IT Business Process Analyst II

Woolworths; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in South Africa is seeking a Business Analyst to facilitate business requirements and translate them into solutions. The role includes developing business analysis approaches, leading workshops, and contributing to testing. Ideal candidates should have a relevant qualification in IT or Business and experience in Agile methodologies. This is a permanent position located in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Retail Clothing business, Buying, Planning & Product Development Systems.
• Experience with Agile frameworks and Business Analyst roles.
• Results-oriented with good planning and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Business Analysis Approach based on project context.
• Lead the definition and review of business processes.
• Facilitate Business Requirements Workshops to define system requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Agile methodologies

Data analysis

Effective communication skills

Education

Relevant 3-year qualification in IT or Business-related field

Business Analysis qualification

Job description

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

This role is responsible for facilitating and defining business requirements and translating them into effective business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop a Business Analysis Approach: Determine applicable BPA approach based on project context.
2. Lead the definition and review of business processes: Understand current processes, define future processes, and document them.
3. Facilitate Business Requirements Workshops: Plan and execute sessions to elicit and define system requirements, develop Business and Functional Requirement Specifications, and contribute to System Requirement Specifications.
4. Contribute to Testing and Training Materials: Assist in testing to ensure systems meet requirements, coordinate and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Qualifications

• Relevant 3-year qualification in Information Technology or Business-related field.
• Faculty Training Institute Business Analysis qualification is advantageous.

Additional Criteria

• Understanding of Retail Clothing business, Buying, Planning & Product Development Systems.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, and Business Analyst roles within Agile frameworks.
• Proven stakeholder relationship management and influencing skills.
• Expertise in process modelling, gap analysis, and requirements engineering.
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.
• Research skills related to technology trends and best practices.
• Data analysis skills to identify trends and present solutions.
• Results-oriented with good planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build relationships and adapt to new work environments.

This job is active and accepting applications.