Solution Analyst (Replacement)

Indsafri; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable technology consultancy in South Africa is looking for a skilled Solution Analyst to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders and development teams to ensure alignment between business needs and IT delivery. Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years of experience, a relevant IT degree, and knowledge of Agile methodologies. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ experience in a Solution Analyst, Business Analyst, or Systems Analyst role.
• Strong understanding of SDLC.
• Ability to interpret technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business and system requirements.
• Translate business needs into solution specifications.
• Support solution design by working with architects.

Skills

Solution Analyst experience

SDLC understanding

Requirements gathering

Process mapping

Agile/Scrum knowledge

Communication skills

Experience with JIRA

System integration understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

To analyse business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions by working closely with stakeholders, business analysts, and development teams to ensure alignment between business needs and IT delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document business and system requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical solution specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define solution scope and objectives.
• Support solution design by working with architects and developers.
• Ensure solutions are aligned to enterprise architecture and standards.
• Conduct impact analysis and identify risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Participate in testing, validation, and implementation of solutions.
• Provide support during deployment and post-implementation phases.
• Facilitate communication between business and technical teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–6 years’ experience in a Solution Analyst / Business Analyst / Systems Analyst role.
• Strong understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
• Experience in requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation.
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to interpret technical concepts and communicate them to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
• Basic understanding of system integration, APIs, and data flows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Business Analysis, Agile, or TOGAF) are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment