Business Analyst Forestry

Recruiter:

Indipath Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000170/Petu

Date posted:

Monday, May 20, 2024

Location:

Merebank , South Africa

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager IT Forestry, the purpose of this position will be to

evaluate, implement, design and build IT business solutions and manages resources in their area of responsibility, ensure that system application solutions fit business process needs, develop solutions to support smooth operations and improve business efficiency, automation and productivity and to competently work with and understand data for reporting purposes. This role requires a high level strategic understanding, as well as being able to get into the detail.

POSITION INFO:

Profile Requirements

Relevant IT / Business Degree or equivalent
Code 08 / EB License

Experience

6 – 10 years’ experience in a systems development environment in a specialist, supervisor or senior role, of which 5 years should be as a systems analyst in a manufacturing, or complex business environment.
Experience in Advanced Delphi programming and SQL(Structured Query Language)
Knowledge of Oracle or equivalent databases as well as Web development and mobile
app development skills are required.
Understanding of Weighbridge operations, Plantation management, Forestry valuation
and GIS systems would be advantageous.

Key Performance

Design, implement and maintain effective programs and initiatives to provide IT solutions for Forestry as well as supporting business processes.
Optimize business performance by enhancing the alignment between business processes and FORTES, in conjunction with business process owners
Undertake complex process analysis, design and proposal creation, which includes technical process problem solving in relation to the current, as well as the future business environment
Conduct unit tests, integration tests and develop module functional documentation.
Conduct Go-live preparation and Go-live support.
Act as the key specialist point of contact in problem solving and investigations related
to incidents in the Forestry related arena.
Ensure system integration and business continuity by effectively managing projects
Engage in liaison with stakeholders such as the Finance department, suppliers, direct
line management, etc. to ensure correct system applications and development.
Engage with external specialist consultants and other in-house developers for
implementing cross functional solutions.
Ensure 24/7 uptime of systems within area of responsibility.
Provide after-hours support when required.
Assist the organization to capitalize on new opportunities, focusing on digitalization,
automation, and optimization of resources.
Ensure effective management of risk and good corporate governance in the business
area.
Take ownership of change in own section, remove obstacles and obtain buy-in.
Build and maintain sound relationships and a network of contacts in pursuit of
organizational goals.
Ensure legal compliance in area of responsibility.
Ensure best practices (expressed through practices, managing change,
benchmarking, implementing, refining and improving practices).
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement that create value to the business.
Continuously analyze, develop and re-engineer processes to ensure quality outputs
and optimal departmental processes.

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