Business Analyst

Office Of The Valuer-General; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Pretoria seeks a Business Analyst for a three-year fixed-term contract. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing business needs, conducting project evaluations, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. Candidates must have a relevant national diploma or BTech and significant experience in business analysis. High proficiency in SQL is required, along with excellent communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive salary package and is open to SA Citizens/Permanent Residents.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in business analysis and systems development.
• Strong working knowledge of business process modeling and analysis.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough meetings with impacted business units.
• Evaluate project requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Research and review business processes and IT advancements.

Skills

High proficiency in SQL

Proven analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Business Analysis

Experience in generating process documentation

Education

National Diploma / BTech (NQF 7) in IT or related studies

Tools

Microsoft Visio

PowerBI

Job description

CONTRACT TYPE : Three Year Fixed Term ContractSALARY : R per annum (Level 11) an all-Inclusive salary packageCENTRE : OFFICE OF THE VALUER-GENERAL (PRETORIA)DUTIES : Conducting thorough meetings with impacted Business units to comprehensively understand project requirements, ensuring that the project aligns with the Business unit needs and objectives.

Evaluating the feasibility of project requirements by assessing available organizational resources, constraints, and potential challenges, ensuring that proposed solutions are executable.

Effectively communicating and presenting solutions to stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner, bridging the gap between technical details and non-technical stakeholders.

Researching and reviewing up-to-date business processes and new IT advancements to make systems more modern.

Serving as a liaison and mediator between various stakeholders involved in a project or process, facilitating communication, resolving conflicts, and ensuring alignment of goals.

Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems.

Providing support and insights throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial analysis and requirements gathering to implementation, testing, and post-implementation support.

Perform post implementation business systems and impact evaluation.

REQUIREMENTSFormal Qualifications : A minimum of National Diploma / BTech (NQF 7) in IT, Computer Science / Financial Information Systems / Commercial related studies with a major in information systems, business analysis, data modelling and analysis or management. Job-Related Work Experience : 3-5 years of experience in business analysis and systems development.

High proficiency in SQL and database management.

Proven analytical abilities. Experience in generating process documentation and reports. Excellent communication skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Job-Related Knowledge : Strong working knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications, including Visio. Proven ability to manage projects and user testing. High proficiency in technical writing. Business Process Re-engineering. Business Systems Analysis. Business Process Modelling (IDEF, BPEL, BPML). Functional design and user requirement specifications (UML).

Business case development.

Basic finance and accounting. Understanding of the Application Development Process (SDLC, Agile). Working knowledge of BPM Toolsets. ICT legislation, policies and standards. Financial Management Business Process Management Business Analysis. Knowledge Data Management. ICT Supply Management practices. Information System Security. Project Management Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, MODAF, GWEA). Testing methodologies. Corporate Governance of ICT Development Methodologies. Implementation and Integration Methodologies. Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) products Open Source Software (OSS) products.

Technical competencies : Business Analysis. Leadership competencies : Collaboration Other (advantageous) : Experience in the use of PowerBI is a plus, extensive experience in data visualization. Experience working with agile methodologies is highly beneficial.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. Refilwe Noge : NOTE : All Race and Gender groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Office of the Valuer-General requests applicants to attach comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications and identification document / permanent residency / work permit. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Reasonable accommodation shall apply for People with Disabilities (including where a driver's license is a requirement). Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates within three months after the closing date of the post. If by then you have not been contacted for an interview you were not successful in your application IMPORTANT : Office of the Valuer-General is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote retrospectivity in the Office of the Valuer-General through the filling of posts. We reserve the right not to fill a position. All applicants must be SA Citizens / Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and / or competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by Office of the Valuer-General. The Office the Valuer-General reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security screening and the appointment is subject to a positive pre-employment security screening result. Applicants must declare any / pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, note that the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. CLOSING DATE : 14 November

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