Systems Analyst

Paracon; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Paracon is seeking a Systems Analyst to collaborate with users in Cape Town to analyse processes and design computer-based solutions. You will gather requirements, evaluate systems and contribute to design, QA, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure robust solutions.

The role requires a Computer Science degree with 5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of APIs, web services, cloud tech, and software development methodologies, reporting to the ICS PMO for project delivery.

Qualifications

• Computer Science Degree at NQF Level 7 with 5 years relevant experience.
• Understanding of software development, design and methodologies.
• Experienced in systems analysis, project management, system documentation.
• Experience with SOAP/REST API, Web Services and Cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system users to analyse and understand needs.
• Design computer-based solutions aligned with user expectations.
• Perform system evaluations and requirements gathering.
• Contribute to cost/benefit analysis and QA activities.
• Develop and participate in system testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical skills

SOAP/REST API

Web Services

Cloud technologies

Programming languages

Database management

Networking

Education

Computer Science Degree

Job description

Location: Bellville, Cape Town (On average 4 times per week, or as the project demands

Requirements:

• The resource must be based (live) in Cape Town or have family in Cape Town for relocation purposes.
• The resource will report to the ICS Project Management Office for the duration of the project.

Systems Analyst Job Specification

Collaborating directly with system users as a means to analyse, gather and understand their systems and process needs. Design and maintain computer-based solutions in line with user expectations.

• Computer Science Degree at NQF Level 7, including Industry recognised certifications or Accreditations in a similar field, with 5 years relevant experience.
• Understanding of software development, design and methodologies
• Highly experienced in systems analysis, project management, system documentation
• Experience with SOAP/REST API, Web Services and Cloud technologies skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborating directly with system users as means to analyse, gather and understand their systems and process needs.
• Design computer-based solutions in line with user expectations. These include:
• Perform system evaluations
• Systems and Systems Integration Requirements gathering
• Systems Solution Design
• Cost & Benefit Analysis of the solutions
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Develop and participate in system testing and troubleshooting

Skills Required

• Analytical skills
• Technical knowledge (programming languages, database management systems, information technology hardware, networking)