Senior IT Business Analyst

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst to lead complex business and systems projects from concept through implementation. You will identify and implement AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency, automate processes, and enhance decision-making.

You will analyse processes, data, and systems to uncover opportunities for optimisation and drive digital transformation initiatives. You will act as a bridge between business stakeholders, IT teams, and executive leadership,

Qualifications

• 12-15 years experience in Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, or related IT environments.
• Proven ability to deliver business and technology solutions across multiple projects.
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience analysing complex business processes and large datasets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with executive stakeholders.
• Relevant degree in IT, Business, Mathematics, Science, or related field.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and driving business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex business and systems projects from concept through implementation.
• Identify and implement AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and automate processes.
• Analyse processes, systems and datasets to uncover optimisation opportunities.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and recommend innovative technologies.
• Bridge between business stakeholders, IT teams, and executive leadership.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design, testing, training and change management.
• Deliver data-driven insights to enable smarter business decisions.
• Lead project teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Business Analysis

Systems Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Executive Communication

IT Background

Education

IT/Business/Math/Science degree

Tools

SQL

Tableau

C#

.NET

Blazor

Syspro

Job description

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead complex business and systems projects from concept through implementation
• Identify and implement AI-driven solutions that improve efficiency, automate processes, and enhance decision-making
• Analyse business processes, systems, and datasets to uncover opportunities for optimisation
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and recommend innovative technologies
• Act as the bridge between business stakeholders, IT teams, and executive leadership
• Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design, testing, training, and change management
• Deliver data-driven insights that enable smarter business decisions
• Lead project teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• 12-15 years' experience in Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, or related IT environments
• Strong experience delivering business and technology solutions across multiple projects
• Proven project leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience analysing complex business processes and large datasets
• Strong communication and presentation skills with executive-level stakeholders
• Relevant degree in IT, Business, Mathematics, Science, or a related field
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and driving business value

Bonus Points For

• FMCG, Distribution, or Supply Chain industry experience
• Software development exposure
• SQL and relational database knowledge
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban
• Exposure to HTML5, C#, .NET, Blazor, Syspro, or Tableau
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and automation solutions

Why Join?

• Be part of a business investing heavily in digital transformation
• Influence strategic technology decisions and future business direction
• Work directly with senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Opportunity to grow into broader strategic and management responsibilities
• Join a collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking environment

If you are a highly experienced Business Analyst with a passion for innovation, leadership, and digital transformation, we would love to hear from you.