Senior Systems Analyst

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Stable work environment in Queenstown

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Analyst to join our IT department in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will bridge business needs and technical solutions, analyzing complex problems, designing system specifications, and overseeing implementation of enhancements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, deep IT systems knowledge, and excellent communication to liaise between technical teams and business stakeholders across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, BA, or related field.
• 5+ years as a Systems Analyst or Business Analyst in IT.
• Ability to analyze complex business problems and propose IT solutions.
• Strong SDLC and project management understanding.
• Excellent documentation and requirements gathering skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed system specifications and functional designs.
• Evaluate existing IT systems, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions.
• Develop process flows, data models, and user stories to document system requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure the accurate implementation of system designs.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide training and support to end-users.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation for system changes and project updates.

Skills

Systems analysis

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / related field

Tools

SQL

SDLC

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Analyst to join their IT department in Queenstown . This role is crucial for bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring that our IT systems effectively support organizational objectives. You will be responsible for analyzing complex business problems, designing system specifications, and overseeing the implementation of new or enhanced IT solutions. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of IT systems, and excellent communication abilities to liaise between technical teams and business stakeholders in the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into detailed system specifications and functional designs.
• Evaluate existing IT systems, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions.
• Develop process flows, data models, and user stories to document system requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure the accurate implementation of system designs.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide training and support to end-users.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation for system changes and project updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Analyst or Business Analyst in an IT environment.
• Proven ability to analyze complex business problems and propose effective IT solutions.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and project management methodologies.
• Excellent documentation skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and system specifications.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with database concepts is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A stable and supportive work environment in Queenstown .
• Contribution to impactful projects that enhance organizational efficiency.