Strategic Business Analyst - Higher Ed PMO

UWC; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) seeks a qualified Business Analyst on a permanent basis to lead analysis of business needs and translate them into effective technology solutions in support of strategic and operational initiatives. You will elicit requirements, analyze processes, and serve as the link between stakeholders and technical teams.

Reporting to the Manager: ICS Project Management Office, you will deliver regular updates, manage risks, develop functional specs, and support

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Systems or Computer Science or an NQF 7 equivalent qualification with at least 5 years relevant IT Business Analysis experience
• BABOK framework knowledge and certification or demonstrated exposure
• Excellent communication and writing skills; ability to translate business needs into requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements elicitation, analysis and documentation using various methods (interviews, workshops, document analysis)
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and ensure alignment with project plans
• Act as liaison between business units and technical teams; maintain relationships and manage risks and issues
• Develop test plans and support user acceptance testing; produce training and user guides as required

Skills

Business Analysis

BABOK

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Communication

Education

IS/CS degree

NQF 7 BA qualification

Job description

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) seeks a qualified Business Analyst on a permanent basis to lead analysis of business needs and translate them into effective technology solutions in support of strategic and operational initiatives. You will elicit requirements, analyze processes, and serve as the link between stakeholders and technical teams.

Reporting to the Manager: ICS Project Management Office, you will deliver regular updates, manage risks, develop functional specs, and support