Business Analyst_Centurion

Pro Tem; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 902,000; Full time

Job summary

An established technology consulting firm in Pretoria is looking for a Business Analyst for a 24-month contract. The successful candidate will assist in implementing effective technology solutions and will be responsible for requirements gathering, documentation, and project governance. Ideal candidates have a degree in IT or related field, with at least three years of experience in business analysis and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Business Analysis and process management.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering and process mapping.
• Understanding of SDLC and modeling methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops and JAD sessions to determine business requirements.
• Develop Business Requirements Document (BRD) including specifications.
• Coordinate and participate in User Acceptance Testing.

Skills

Business analysis proficiency

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Facilitation skills for managing meetings

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or B-Tech in computer science or related fields

Business Analysis certification

Project management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Job description

VACANCY : BUSINESS ANALYST – CENTURION (R902K)

24 MONTH CONTRACT

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE

As part of the Business Analysis team, to assist the Corporation in implementing fit-for-purpose and fit-for-use cost-effective technology solutions by eliciting and analysing business systems and data requirements, compiling documentation for business solutions, facilitating the approval of business and system requirements, participating in system testing and business process mapping.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, MEASURES & INTERFACES

• Facilitate and/or participate in workshops and Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions with stakeholders to determine, analyse, and interpret business requirements.
• Collaborate with other Business Analysts to map business processes.
• Develop Business Requirements Document (BRD), including functional and technical specifications.
• Document Business Cases.
• Develop test plans and associated test cases.
• Coordinate and participate in User Acceptance Testing.
• Manage project governance documentation and project administration.
• Analyse risks associated with business processes and ICT projects.
• Obtain project-related sign-off from relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the implementation of ICT projects.
• Participate in and train end-users.
• Act as liaison between end-users and technical/development teams.
• Manage end-to-end planning and deployment of solutions, including software release implementation.
• Analyse client operations to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assess the feasibility of new systems and enhancements, ensuring design fits user needs.
• Utilise structured requirements processes to gather, analyse, document, and manage changes, helping to identify business priorities.
• Understand project scoping, planning, and activities.
• Execute activities according to the project plan.
• Identify and manage issues and risks.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on project activities.
• Verify requirements continually and advise against implementations that do not support business objectives.
• Participate in application support and troubleshooting.

Key Measures

• Aligned business processes
• Improved system functionality
• Accurate business requirements
• Effective project risk management
• Strong project governance

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or B-Tech in computer science, information technology, information systems, or Process Engineering.
• Business Analysis certification (advantageous).
• Project management certification (advantageous).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Business Analysis, business process management, and reengineering.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, system design, and process mapping.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

The candidate should demonstrate:

• Proficiency in business analysis
• Understanding of SDLC and modeling methodologies
• Ability to write documents like process flow diagrams, BRDs, impact analysis, and functional specifications
• UML skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Facilitation skills for managing meetings
• Knowledge of project management and testing principles
• System change management skills
• Decision-making and innovative thinking
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio
• Ability to build good relationships across business levels

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Problem-solving skills
• Business acumen
• Delivery focus
• Conflict resolution skills
• Team participation
• Flexibility to work beyond regular hours