Business Analyst

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Analyst to develop system specifications and manage the implementation process. The ideal candidate will have experience in tracking systems performance, understanding business requirements, and stakeholder communication. This full-time position requires 3 years of business analysis experience and an NQF 7 qualification in Information Technology.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ business analysis experience (preferably in a financial environment).
• 5 years’ systems experience in a commercial environment.
• Experience with SDLC in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Track systems performance pre and post implementation.
• Evaluate business needs and develop specifications.
• Manage communication with stakeholders regarding data issues.

Skills

Business analysis

Systems implementation

Stakeholder communication

Education

NQF 7 in BCom Information Technology

Job description

Overview

• Developing systems specifications for enhancements and amendments by evaluating business needs, identifying solutions, drafting specifications to address business needs and checking for business alignment as required.

Responsibilities

• Tracking systems performance and managing that the systems perform at the required speed and efficiency prior and post implementation
• Understanding the organization's business and business requirements and how these relate to the business systems on an ongoing basis.
• Developing recommendations on new systems requests and requirements.
• Evaluating the systems, identifying risks and opportunities, developing recommendations that guide the selection and implementation process and participating in the decision-making process as required.
• Maintaining communication with impacted stakeholders by explaining data issues, explaining impact of data issues on the business, communicating the plan to address the data issues and providing regular feedback on an ongoing basis
• Developing and improving business processes by engaging business owners and understanding business operations, proposing business process improvements and mapping business processes as required.
• Managing the maintenance of the system and software through tracking implementation of service pack updates as required
• Defining data and information requirements by engaging with stakeholders, collecting and structuring requirements and communicating to solution and/or information architects as required
• Managing and performing testing of solutions by conducting and overseeing testing, implementing corrective action based on results and securing approval
• Compiling accurate reports through sourcing relevant data from the internal and external systems, analyzing the data (for accuracy and compliance with report requirements), and submitting these to the identified users as required

Qualifications & Skills

• NQF 7 in BCom Information Technology or similar is required
• 3 years‘ business analysis experience is required (preferably in a financial environment)
• 5 years’ systems experience in a commercial environment
• Must have experience with systems change and implementation process (SDLC) in a structured environment experience across multiple projects is required
• Must have experience in a medium sized business environment
• Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.