Specialist Systems Analyst

South African Medical Research Council; Cape Town; In loco; ZAR 749.000 - 915.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The South African Medical Research Council is seeking a Specialist Systems Analyst to drive requirements analysis, design and implementation across business systems. The role demands hands-on configuration, testing, and end-user training with a service‑orientated approach.

Contract duration is 5 years with a remuneration of R 831,798 per annum. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s or BTech in Information Systems/Computer Science and at least four years of related experience.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Systems/Computer Science or related field.
• Four years of relevant experience in system development and support.
• Involvement in design, development and implementation of systems.
• Hands-on configuration experience of package or ERP systems.

Mansioni

• Elicit user requirements, analyze, design, develop, test and deliver new or revised functionality per SDLC.
• Participate in module implementations, upgrades and rollouts.
• Provide support and analysis of system issues and requests.
• Refine business systems solutions for improved operations.
• Train users on software usage to enhance performance.
• Engage with stakeholders on systems, processes and requirements.
• Support project deliverables and milestones across multiple projects.

Conoscenze

SQL

XML

ERP configuration

Linux command line

Data integration

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree/BTech in IS/CS

Honours degree (advantageous)

Strumenti

Converis

Pentaho

Web development

Descrizione del lavoro

The South African Medical Research Council’s Strategy, Project Management and Business Analysis Office (SProMBA) requires a suitably qualified Specialist Systems Analyst with experience business systems development and support. The duties of the advertised position include conducting systems requirements analysis, identifying system-based solutions, writing functional specifications, system configuration, testing development and participating in projects in a professional, efficient, and service-orientated manner. The position requires a hands‑on approach to systems implementation and second line production support and training.

Responsibilities:

• Eliciting user requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, documentation and delivery of new or revised functionality in accordance with the SDLC.
• Participation in projects (module implementation, new upgrade releases and rollout).
• Providing support and analysis of system support calls/requests and issue management.
• Refinement of business systems solutions.
• Training users how to use software effectively in their operations.
• Engagement with stakeholders on systems, processes and business requirements
• Support project deliverables and milestones for multiple projects

Duration:

• 5-year contract

Remuneration

• R 831,798 per annum (cost to company)

Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree / BTech (NQF level 7) in Information Systems/ Computer Science, or related field.
• Four years relevant experience in a system development and support environment.
• Participation in the design, development and implementation of systems.
• Hands‑on configuration experience of package or ERP systems.

Advantageous:

• Honours Degree (NQF level 8) in Information Systems or Computer Science.
• Experience in the public sector and/or research administration processes.
• Configuration skills and experience in Converis, Pentaho, or Web Development.
• Hands‑on SQL and/or XML experience
• Familiarity with command line in Linux
• A sound knowledge of data migration/integration methods and tools
• Prior experience on a portal or web-based system implementation
• Understanding of object-oriented databases

Closing date:

• 12 October 2026

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