Systems Analyst

Kaelo; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is looking for an experienced Systems Analyst to enhance their dynamic IT team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will own the entire project lifecycle, translating business needs into effective IT solutions. Responsibilities include developing business and system specifications, collaborating with developers, and ensuring quality control of deliverables. The ideal applicant has a bachelor's degree in IT or a related field and a minimum of 5 years' experience in business analysis within the SDLC. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute strategically and improve business processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in business analysis within the SDLC.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering projects.
• Strong command of analysis tools such as Visio and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to translate high-level business objectives into IT solutions.
• Develop and maintain clear, concise Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) and System Requirements Specifications (SRS).
• Manage the delivery of assigned projects, tracking timelines and scope.

Skills

Business process modelling (BPMN)

Creating wireframes/mock screens

Defining complex system rules

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Visio

Jira

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Systems Analyst to join our dynamic IT team. In this pivotal role, you will do more than just document requirements; you will be the bridge between strategic business needs and technical execution.

We are looking for a professional who thrives on delivery. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle—from eliciting complex business requirements to defining rigorous System Requirement Specifications (SRS) and project managing the delivery to completion. You will work intimately with developers, creating the mock screens, process flows, and logic they need to build the right solution the first time.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the Gap: Partner with stakeholders (internal and external) to translate high-level business objectives into tangible IT solutions.
• Documentation Excellence: Develop and maintain comprehensive Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) and System Requirements Specifications (SRS). Your documentation must be clear, concise, and testable.
• Technical Blueprinting: Create detailed functional requirements, process flows (BPMN), and mock screens/wireframes. You will define explicit business and system rules to guide the development team.
• Developer Collaboration: Work closely with technical teams to ensure the build aligns perfectly with the business intent.

Responsibilities (continued)

• End-to-End Ownership: Go beyond analysis by managing the delivery of your assigned projects. You will track timelines, manage scope, and ensure all milestones are met on schedule.
• Quality Assurance: Provide quality control for deliverables and oversee testing to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Process Improvement: Lead in-depth business process analyses to identify opportunities for automation, cost optimisation, and efficiency.

Strategic Contribution

• Identify innovative solutions and present strategic approaches for management consideration.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to continually enhance our analysis capabilities

Qualifications

Note: The following sections describe the required education, experience, and skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in business analysis within the SDLC.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in business process modelling (BPMN), creating wireframes/mock screens, and defining complex system rules.

Project Management

• Proven track record of leading and delivering projects. Exposure to PMBOK or PRINCE2 is highly advantageous.

Tools

• Strong command of the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and analysis tools such as Visio and Jira.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Additional Information

• Accountability
• Action Orientated
• Collaborative
• Communication Skills
• Writing Skills
• Manage Complexity
• Problem Solving Skills
• Creative Thinking
• Decision Making Skills
• Efficient and Effective Mindset
• Financial Acumen
• Planning and Organisation
• Resilient and adaptive
• Resourceful
• Significance and values orientated