Business Analyst

Our client is looking to recruit a Business Analyst.

The incumbent will be part of a dynamic team working on enterprise software systems. The Systems Analyst Team Lead will provide technical and team leadership through coaching and mentorship.

Skills and Experience

Qualification Required:

• Matric Certificate with Math (Math Literacy is not sufficient);
• Relevant Degree in Industrial Engineering or Computer Science;
• Certifications: Financial accounting, Management accounting or Supply Chain management.

Experience Required:

• Five (5) + years’ experience as an ERP system Support Analyst or Business Analyst;
• Five (5) + years’ experience implementing ERP and other software solutions;
• Working experience of JD Edwards ERP solutions or other Major ERP solutions;
• Experience documenting business requirements;
• Experienced in configuration of ERP solution and 3rd party applications;
• Experience in training end users;
• Experience in supporting solution post-implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide team efforts towards successful project delivery;
• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits (Agile – Scrum methodology);
• Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team;
• Provide recommendations in assessing new ICT projects and initiatives to support and enhance our existing business solutions;
• Assist with software design and documentation (Functional and architecture);
• Collaborate with other Software Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts and Test Analysts to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain business applications;
• Assist with Change and Release management;
• Work with the team in the migration of legacy applications to current technologies;
• Develop, refine, and tune integrations between applications;
• Analyze and resolve technical and application problems;
• Assess opportunities for application and process improvement and prepare documentation;
• Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget;
• Research and evaluate a variety of software products;
• Assist in troubleshooting software application issues;
• Perform ad hoc duties as and when required within reasonable job scope.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability and aptitude to continuously search for enhancements and innovation;
• Dynamic (ability to learn other technologies and take on different responsibilities);
• Logical thinker (strong troubleshooting skills);
• Uses own initiative and can work independently;
• Internally motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment;
• Strong communication skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders;
• Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems and processes;
• Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented and service-oriented application development techniques and theories.