Systems Analyst

Job description

Analyse current systems solutions and business requirements

•  Interpret and provide input to translate complex business requirements into business requirement definitions and specifications
• Analyse and evaluate required system enhancements
• Analyse existing systems and interfaces for modification / improvement purposes

Design new or enhanced systems to accommodate business needs

• Participate in the process design or re-design and translate business / user requirements / processes into a system design
• Design system enhancements
• Change systems specifications based on testing problems / changing requirements
• Design interfaces with other systems
• Provide input to deployment plans based on designs

Testing of proposed solutions

• Develop system test plans for system and integration testing
•  Perform systems testing and integration testing, and feedback results

Participate in the implementation of new solutions to ensure successful integration into current environment

• Manage the creation and hand-over of the system administration procedures
•  Participate in the post-implementation reviews for completed projects
•  Ensure SME input during the implementation process

Support current solutions

• Resolve user queries
• Ensure the stability of the existing systems environment
• Provide input to programming support teams
• Provide functional leadership and guidance

Collaborate with and support IT Department and the Business

• Integrate with relevant business and IT stakeholders
•  Provide system input to design of user training material
• Provide operational support to the business area
• Provide knowledge transfer and support to team members

Create and maintain documentation

• Develop and maintain all relevant SDLC documentation
• Document, publish and maintain system design (new system developments and enhancements) and all interfaces with other systems

Minimum requirements

• Minimum 3 years IT qualification
• Minimum 5 years relevant IT experience
• May be required to perform standby duties

Additional Criteria

• Experience or understanding of warehouse management systems - knowledge of Highjump/ Körber Warehouse Management Software system is advantageous
• Understanding of database and a database language; ability to write and modify complex T-SQL.
• Experience working on projects or large continuous improvement initiatives
• Project management methodology Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape
• Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings
• Appropriately derives and organises the essence of information to draw solid conclusions
• Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
• Anticipates potential obstacles and their impact on the accomplishment of goals and timelines and propose/ take corrective action where required
• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
• Prepares clear, well-structured presentations using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Speaks fluently in team meetings when presenting information.
• Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues in order to enhance performance throughout the organisation.
• Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change