Systems Analyst - Logistics Systems

Introduction

Understand and translate requirements into less complex quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through basic support and continuous improvement.

Job description

Analyse current systems solutions and business requirements

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

Design minor enhancements to systems to accommodate business needs

• o Participate in the process design or re-design and assist in translating business/user requirements/processes into less complex system design
• o Design simple system enhancements
• o Change systems specifications based on testing problems/changing requirements
• o Design simple interface enhancements with other systems
• o Assist in providing input to deployment based on designs

Testing of proposed solutions

• o Assist in developing system test plans for system and integration testing
• o Assist in performing systems testing and integration testing, and feedback results

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

• o Assist with the creation and hand-over of the system administration procedures
• o Participate in the post-implementation reviews for completed projects

Support current solutions

• o Resolve less complex user queries
• o Ensure the stability of the existing systems environment
• o Provide input to programming support teams
• o Provide functional input

Collaborate with and support IT and the Business

• o Integrate with relevant business and IT teams
• o Participate in system input to design of user training material
• o Provide less complex operational support to the business area

Create and maintain documentation

• o Develop and maintain all relevant SDLC documentation
• o Document, publish, and maintain system design enhancements and all interfaces with other systems

Minimum requirements

• 3 years IT degree/ diploma
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Will be required to perform standby duties

Additional Criteria

• Knowledge of relevant methodologies (ability to translate business requirements into systems requirements
• Develops familiarity with IT terms and acronyms
• Displays an innate willingness to learn and keep abreast of current methodologies and technologies
• Effectively uses existing procedures, processes, and tools to identify and solve routine problems
• Manages time effectively to accomplish what needs to get done
• Knows the status of own work at all times
• Listens attentively to those who interact with them.
• Records and presents basic written information clearly.
• Works well with people from diverse backgrounds
• Balances personal needs with those of one's team
• Recognizes and adopts positive aspects of change
• Responds to change with appropriate sense of commitment and enthusiasm