Systems Analyst

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm seeks a Senior Systems Analyst to support system implementations in South Africa. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in IT projects, strong stakeholder management skills, and proficiency in tools like Jira and Figma. This role involves gathering requirements, supporting testing, and ensuring alignment with technical standards across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years experience delivering complex IT projects.
• Solid grasp of project methodologies (Agile / Waterfall).
• Strong understanding of databases (SAP / Oracle) and IT security.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering and process analysis.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications.
• Support the testing lifecycle and document system handovers.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Documentation skills

SDLC methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in IT, Business Informatics, Engineering

Tools

Figma

Enterprise Architect

Visio

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

SQL

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Analyst to support multiple system implementation projects, operating independently within a structured IT project delivery environment. The ideal candidate will work across departments, engaging stakeholders to translate business needs into clear functional requirements, ensure technical alignment, and contribute throughout the SDLC using defined methodologies and tools.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead requirements gathering, process analysis, and fit-gap assessments through stakeholder workshops and documentation.

Translate business requirements into clear, functional specifications using tools like Figma, Enterprise Architect, and Visio.

Collaborate with architects, developers, and project leaders to ensure adherence to security, infrastructure, and application standards.

Support the testing lifecycle including test script preparation, UAT facilitation, issue resolution, and go-live readiness.

Document system handovers, change requests, and support processes for seamless transition to operational teams.

Candidate Profile :

Degree or diploma in IT, Business Informatics, Engineering or related field.

Minimum 7+ years experience delivering complex IT projects with a solid grasp of project methodologies.

Proficiency in SDLC (Agile / Waterfall), BPMN, and tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, SQL, and Figma.

Strong understanding of databases (SAP / Oracle), web technologies, and IT security / compliance processes.

Excellent communication, facilitation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience in the automotive or manufacturing sector is an advantage.