Business Analyst

Senwes; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural services company is seeking a Business Analyst to gather and analyse business requirements, manage IT projects, and ensure quality assurance. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, experience in project management, and be able to conduct effective training sessions. This role is critical for supporting system enhancements and improving business processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying areas for improvement in existing systems.
• Proven ability to manage IT-related business projects.
• Strong documentation and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse business specifications.
• Lead and coordinate IT-related business projects.
• Conduct training sessions for new system functionalities.

Skills

GAP analysis

Communication

Project management

Quality assurance

Documentation skills

Job description

Overview

Senwes is seeking the services of a Business Analyst to gather and analyse business specifications, manage IT-related projects, ensure quality assurance, and oversee documentation and training initiatives.

Business Requirements/Specifications

• Identify areas for improvement in existing systems (GAP analysis).
• Communicate gaps in existing systems with senior personnel.
• Recommend improvement initiatives to business stakeholders.
• Propose new system development ideas based on business needs.
• Communicate business requirements to development teams (serve as liaison between business and technical teams).
• Assist with screen design and provide recommendations.
• Compile formal business requirement specifications.

Project Management

• Lead and coordinate IT-related business projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Monitor and report on project timelines, risks, and progress to stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular project meetings and maintain project documentation.
• Ensure resource alignment and adherence to project plans.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure successful implementation and change management.

Documentation

• Support documentation efforts for new and existing system developments.
• Develop and maintain process flows and business requirement documentation.
• Guide teams on appropriate documentation formats and standards.

Training

• Conduct training sessions and demonstrations for new system functionalities.
• Support change management by equipping users with adequate training material and system understanding.

Quality Assurance

• Test and validate system enhancements and bug fixes.
• Perform quality checks on new system developments and integrations.
• Review screen designs, data flows, and process completeness.
• Report findings and suggest enhancements for system accuracy and efficiency.