Systems Analysis Manager & Business Architect

Discovery Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness company in Sandton seeks a Systems Analysis Manager and Business Architect to drive business architecture practices within Global Product Delivery. The candidate will own standards for systems analysis and collaborate closely with Product Owners and Solution Architects. This position looks for individuals with at least 10 years of experience, a strong foundation in systems analysis and business architecture frameworks, and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Expertise in systems analysis methodologies and enterprise architecture.
• Strong understanding of business architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIZBOK).
• Ability to create business capability maps and value streams.
• Familiarity with solution design frameworks and integration patterns.
• Knowledge of product capabilities and architecture in the relevant domain.
• Understanding of Agile delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain standards and tools for systems analysis.
• Influence technology and product roadmaps through architectural insights.
• Develop business capability maps for strategic alignment.
• Lead and develop the Systems Analysis team.
• Partner with Solution Architects for alignment on solutions.
• Drive initiatives to optimize processes and tools.
• Build relationships with Product Owners and Managers.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and governance.

Skills

Executive Leadership

Visionary Thinking

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

TOGAF certification

CBAP certification

SAFe certification

10+ years in systems analysis

2-5 years experience in business architecture

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Vitality Group

Vitality Group, a subsidiary of Discovery Limited is responsible for the expansion of the Vitality Shared-Value Insurance business model beyond South Africa and the UK, serving to fully leverage the assets and intellectual property of Discovery beyond its primary markets. The business forms equity or contractual partnerships with leading global insurers to integrate Vitality and shared value with partner’s insurance and financial services products in the markets where they operate. Vitality Group also operates a business providing wellness solutions to employer groups in the United States. Vitality Health International, a business unit within Vitality Group coordinates and focuses on resource allocation to Discovery’s emerging, global health insurance initiatives. Vitality Group is also responsible for Discovery’s 25 percent equity investment in Ping An Health, the largest comprehensive medical insurer in China.

To date, Vitality Group’s businesses jointly reach more than 20 million lives across 30 markets (Argentina, Austria, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam) as well as our primary markets in South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Key Purpose

The Systems Analysis Manager and Business Architect is a strategic leadership role responsible for owning the Systems Analysis competency and driving Business Architecture practices within Global Product Delivery. This role ensures that product delivery is underpinned by a clear understanding of business capabilities, value streams, and processes, enabling alignment between business strategy and technology solutions. The incumbent defines standards, tools, and ways of working for systems analysis and business architecture, fostering consistency and excellence across the enterprise. Acting as a subject matter expert (SME), the role collaborates closely with Product Owners and Solution Architects to design solutions that deliver business value, while mentoring and developing a high-performing team of Systems Analysts. With a focus on continuous improvement, this role drives innovation and ensures that business architecture principles are embedded into product roadmaps and delivery practices.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Competency Ownership: Define and maintain enterprise-wide standards, methodologies, and tools for systems analysis. Establish governance and best practices for requirements gathering and solution design.
• Strategic Leadership: Shape and evolve the systems analysis function to support organizational strategy. Influence technology and product roadmaps through architectural insights.
• Business Architecture Responsibilities: Develop and maintain business capability maps to align product delivery with strategic objectives. Define and manage value streams that connect business outcomes to product features. Ensure information and data architecture alignment with product requirements. Support business process modeling to optimize workflows and enable automation. Collaborate on roadmaps that integrate business architecture with product delivery timelines. Drive traceability between business capabilities, product features, and technical solutions.
• Team Management & Development: Lead and develop the Systems Analysis team within Global Product Delivery. Act as a mentor and coach, fostering professional growth and capability building.
• Solution Design Collaboration: Partner with Solution Architects and Product Owners to design high-level solutions. Ensure alignment between business capabilities and technical architecture.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to optimize processes, tools, and ways of working. Incorporate emerging technologies and innovative practices into the competency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Product Owners, Product Managers, Architects, and Delivery Leads. Facilitate workshops and discussions to validate solution approaches.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to organizational standards, compliance requirements, and security protocols. Manage risks associated with systems analysis and solution design.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Executive Leadership: Ability to influence at senior levels and drive strategic outcomes.
• Visionary Thinking: Align systems analysis practices with long-term organizational goals.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to engage with cross-functional teams and executives.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive in identifying opportunities for optimization and innovation.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Structured approach to complex challenges.
• Communication: Clear and persuasive communicator, both written and verbal.

Experience:

• Expertise in systems analysis methodologies and enterprise architecture principles.
• Strong understanding of business architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIZBOK).
• Ability to create business capability maps, value streams, and process models.
• Familiarity with solution design frameworks and integration patterns.
• Knowledge of product capabilities and high-level architecture in the relevant domain.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Understanding of Agile delivery practices and SDLC.

Education:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar.
• TOGAF certification (ideal).
• CBAP certification (ideal).
• SAFe certification (preferred).
• 10+ years in systems analysis or related function.
• 2-5 years experience in business architecture.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.