Specialist Systems Analyst (R832B) - Closing Date : 13 May 2025

South African Medical Research Council; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Medical Research Council is seeking a Specialist Systems Analyst for a five-year contract. The role involves systems requirements analysis, user training, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in systems development and support.

Qualifications

• 4 years relevant experience in a system development and support environment.
• Hands-on configuration experience of package or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Conducting systems requirements analysis and identifying system-based solutions.
• Providing support and analysis of system support calls/requests.

Skills

Business Systems Development

User Requirements Elicitation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

Honours Degree in Information Systems

Tools

SQL

XML

Linux Command Line

Job description

SAMRC - STRATEGY, PROJECT MANAGEMENT and BUSINESS ANALYSIS OFFICE (CAPE TOWN)

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation's health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research.

It further aims to promote equity, career development, and progression.

The organisation prides itself on six values: pioneering, partnering, excellence, respect, integrity, and citizenship.

SPECIALIST SYSTEMS ANALYST 5 (Five) - Five-year Contract Position (1 post)

The South African Medical Research Council's Strategy, Project Management and Business Analysis Office (SProMBA) requires a suitably qualified Specialist Systems Analyst with experience in business systems development and support.

The duties of the position include conducting systems requirements analysis, identifying system-based solutions, writing functional specifications, system configuration, testing, development, and participating in projects professionally, efficiently, and service-orientated.

The position requires a hands-on approach to systems implementation, second-line production support, and training.

Responsibilities:

• Eliciting user requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, and delivery of new or revised functionality in accordance with the SDLC.
• Participation in projects (module implementation, new upgrade releases, and rollout).
• Providing support and analysis of system support calls/requests and issue management.
• Refinement of business systems solutions.
• Training users on software usage.
• Engagement with stakeholders on systems, processes, and business requirements.
• Supporting project deliverables and milestones for multiple projects.

Core Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree / BTech (NQF level 7) in Information Systems / Computer Science or related field.
• Four years relevant experience in a system development and support environment.
• Participation in the design, development, and implementation of systems.
• Hands-on configuration experience of package or ERP systems.

Advantageous:

• Honours Degree (NQF level 8) in Information Systems or Computer Science.
• Experience in the public sector and/or research administration processes.
• Configuration skills and experience in Converis, Pentaho, or Web Development.
• Hands-on SQL and/or XML experience.
• Familiarity with command line in Linux.
• Knowledge of data migration/integration methods and tools.
• Experience with portal or web-based system implementation.
• Understanding of object-oriented databases.

Terms & Conditions:

The SAMRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.

In accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups. Applicants must specify race, gender, and disability status.

Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended).

For inquiries, contact the HR Recruitment Office before the closing date. Salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.

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