Business Analyst II (Data projects) - (PERMANENT)

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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the Job:

To ensure that efficient and cost effective business solutions and processes are in place to address business needs/requirements.

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Job Objectives entails:

• To understand the current business environment
• To identify and understand business requirements
• To determine a suitable solution to address business needs/requirements
• To deliver the required solution
• To train business users
• To continuously support the business environment

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Job Objectives:

To understand the current business environment:

• Analyse and understand the current business environment
• Analyse and understand the current business strategies
• Understand the current trends and developments in the industry

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To identify and understand business requirements:

• Work with user departments in the identification and documentation of user requirements
• Assess and document the business implication of user requirements to the business process involved
• Propose and document process improvements where appropriate
• Define business rules and guide the implementation of these rules in the development of the various application systems

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To determine a suitable solution to business needs/requirements:

• Works closely with System Analysts and Project Managers to design and implement solutions
• Provide input on alternatives presented by the technical designers and answer detailed questions regarding the business design
• Engage the most appropriate business representatives to obtain input and agreement on alternatives that are presented

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To deliver the required solution:

• Research, document and prepare business cases on appropriate technologies, which will align with the business strategies of the organisation
• Define scope of solution and ensure understanding of scope by business user
• Review technical solutions and business processes against business requirement specification
• Assist in the identification of data conversion and reporting requirements
• Facilitate and co-ordinate User Acceptance Testing
• Understand, document and escalate project risks
• Liaise with other project areas to co-ordinate interdependencies and resolve issues

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To train business users:

• Render support and facilitate sessions for end-users, including training where applicable

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To continuously support the business environment:

• Maintain an understanding of enterprise business initiatives and objectives, the various line portfolios, and current trends and developments in the technology field
• Assist Senior Business Analyst to monitor portfolio activities

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Qualifications

Essential

• Degree

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Experience

Essential

• 3 years Business analysis in retail processes
• 3 years ERP systems
• 2-3 years Retail industry

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Desirable:

• 2-3 years SAP Master Data
• 3 years Pricing and promotions
• 3 years Procurement

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Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Formal training in business analysis and design methodologies
• Experience in participating in projects
• Solid track record in successful delivery in the BA environment

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Desirable

• Experience in a global business environment is preferred
• Business understanding of the broader retail industry will be advantageous

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