Lead System Analyst

Old Mutual; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in South Africa is seeking a Systems Analyst to evaluate current systems and collaborate with developers. The role involves requirements analysis, documentation, data collection, and application software development. Candidates should hold a degree or equivalent and demonstrate strong analytical and application development skills. This is a full-time position with opportunities for personal capability building.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate current systems, identifying requirements.
• Document interfaces between new and legacy systems.
• Collaborate with developers to produce new systems.
• Conduct research using primary data sources.
• Document 'as is' and 'to be' processes for system migrations.
• Collect business requirements through various methods.
• Coordinate requirements management during project life.
• Contribute to application software development roadmaps.

Skills

Adaptive Thinking

Analytics Software

Application Development

Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis

Computer Literacy

Database Reporting

Data Compilation

Data Controls

Data Modeling

Data Recovery

Evaluating Information

Gaps Analysis

IT Architecture

Requirements Development

User Requirements Documentation

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Examines and evaluates current systems and identifies requirements. Documents interfaces between new and legacy systems. Collaborates with developers to produce new systems. Validates changes by testing programmes.

• Data Collection and Analysis

  Conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.

• Analysis of "As Is" and "To Be"

  Document "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required.

• Business Requirements Identification

  Collect business requirements using a variety of methods, such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis, to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.

• Requirements Management

  Coordinate the identification and elicitation of requirements; conduct analysis of those requirements for completion and alignment; document and manage requirements throughout the life of the project; and coordinate the verification of the end deliverable.

• Application Software Road Map

  Contribute to and maintain a roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.

• Database Specifications

  Contribute to the approval process for database specifications to ensure all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.

• Enterprise Infrastructure Modernization

  Participate in the development of architecture blueprints for related systems.

• Horizon Scanning

  Explore and develop a basic understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.

• Application Software Development

  Develop existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new routine applications to meet customer requirements.

• Documentation and Backup

  Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard, and back up files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.

• Personal Capability Building

  Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills

• Adaptive Thinking
• Analytics Software
• Application Development
• Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis
• Computer Literacy
• Database Reporting
• Data Compilation
• Data Controls
• Data Modeling
• Data Recovery
• Evaluating Information
• Gaps Analysis
• IT Architecture
• Requirements Development
• User Requirements Documentation

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Business Insight
• Cultivates Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes

Education

• NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

17 November 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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