Delivery-Driven Business Systems Analyst (Contract)

IQbusiness South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

iqbusiness South Africa is seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to join a delivery-focused team within a leading financial services client. This 12-month contract role is open to Cape Town or Johannesburg-based professionals, in a collaborative, delivery-driven environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into system solutions, support agile delivery, and refine backlogs while engaging in integrations and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst in complex organisations.
• Proven experience in financial services; exposure to insurance environments is highly beneficial.
• Strong experience in systems analysis, including integrations, APIs, or digital platforms.
• Hands-on experience with requirements elicitation, process modelling, and systems documentation.
• Experience working in delivery-led, Agile or hybrid environments.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Business Analysis, Information Systems, IT, or related fields.
• Certifications (e.g. IIBA, Agile BA, or equivalent) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyse, and document business, functional, and system requirements across digital initiatives.
• Translate business needs into system specifications, including user stories, integration requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Support system-related delivery across digital platforms, integrations, and technology-enabled change.
• Work closely with developers, architects, and product teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and implemented.

Skills

Requirements elicitation

Process modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Agile / hybrid delivery

Systems analysis

Education

Degree in Business Analysis / Information Systems / IT

Job description

iqbusiness South Africa is seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to join a delivery-focused team within a leading financial services client. This 12-month contract role is open to Cape Town or Johannesburg-based professionals, in a collaborative, delivery-driven environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into system solutions, support agile delivery, and refine backlogs while engaging in integrations and digital platforms.