IT System Analyst (Reitz, Free State)

Top Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Reitz; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced IT System Analyst in Reitz, Free State. The role involves planning and designing applications, ensuring system compatibility, and providing ongoing support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science and a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role. Knowledge of NAV and BC is essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar role required.
• Extensive experience with core software applications.
• Understanding of basic Accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and designing new applications.
• Meet with decision makers to define business requirements.
• Conduct research on hardware/software for purchasing.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

National Diploma/BTech in information systems

Tools

NAV

BC

Job description

About the job IT System Analyst (Reitz, Free State)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the planning, design of new applications and enhancements to existing applications.
• Meet with decision makers, system owners, and end users to define business requirements and system goals, and identify and resolve business system issues.
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house and 3rd party computing systems.
• Review and analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
• Assist in the deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing applications.
• Conduct research on hardware and software products to support purchasing decisions and justify recommendations.
• Create system models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmers.
• Coordinate and conduct in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
• Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.
• Ongoing system support to business
• Handling of financial reconciliations and enquiries
• Root cause analysis and reporting

REQUIREMENTS

• Batchelors degree/National Diploma/BTech in computer science, information science, management information systems
• 5+ years experience working in a similar tole
• Experience in overseeing the design, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products.
• Extensive experience with core software applications, including NAV & BC.
• Understanding of basic Accounting principles
• Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Be willing to relocate to the Free State at own expense