Strategic IT Business Analyst | PMO Lead

University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Western Cape is seeking a qualified Business Analyst on a permanent, full-time basis to analyze business needs and translate them into technology solutions in support of strategic initiatives.

The role entails eliciting, documenting and validating requirements, analysing processes, and serving as the link between stakeholders and technical teams while providing management with regular updates and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Systems or Computer Science or an NQF 7 equivalent qualification with relevant IT BA experience.
• Recognised industry related Business Analysis certification.
• Demonstrable BABOK framework knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering and validate business needs.
• Document and validate business requirements; translate into tech solutions.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders and technical teams; provide updates.
• Develop requirements specifications and test plans; support UWC project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk management.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Requirements Elicitation

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

NQF 7 equivalent qualification

Job description

The University of the Western Cape is seeking a qualified Business Analyst on a permanent, full-time basis to analyze business needs and translate them into technology solutions in support of strategic initiatives.

The role entails eliciting, documenting and validating requirements, analysing processes, and serving as the link between stakeholders and technical teams while providing management with regular updates and risk assessments.