Business Analyst - Hybrid Contract

Job description:

The Business Analyst is tasked with engaging business stakeholders at various levels of the organization to understand business requirements and processes using effective analytical, communication, and organizational skills; and assisting with developing solutions that meet business objectives within project timeframes. The suitable candidate will work in a project-based module with support and guidance from senior team members/Technical Specialists.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Perform process & system improvements on time and to agreed specifications
• Contribute to the development of the digitalization roadmap, critical tasks, and performance targets
• Interact with business users to understand user requirements, and translate business needs to technical specifications
• Create system specifications to meet users’ requirements
• Preparation and execution of test scripts to verify accuracy of system development, compile user manuals, system training and system set-up
• Creating and maintaining accurate solutions and process design documentation that meets the requirements of operational teams

Qualifying Experience:

• Microsoft Excel Advance, Power BI and/or SQL, Visio, Lucid Chart or similar solutions
• 7 or more years’ experience in business and system improvement (financial systems experience advantageous).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to independently collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge on translating business needs into technical specifications
• Experience in using agile SDLC, scrum framework, six-sigma tools, lean methods, business and data analysis
• Experience in system design (UIs, mock-ups, etc.)
• Experience in report writing
• Based in Johannesburg with hybrid work-from-home functionality

Qualifying Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-orientated and Quality focused
• Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong planning, organizing and time management skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Ability to organize effectively and prioritize own workload
• Must able to work accurately and under pressure

Job title: Business Analyst

Reporting to: Head of department & Technical Specialists

Job type: Temporary position – contract based

Must have own work from home functionality –based in Johannesburg

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

We offer a highly competitive rate of pay her hour depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Applicants are invited to email a detailed CV and a motivational letter, outlining relevant experience.We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.