Systems Analyst - Store Operation Applications

Our Client is urgently seeking a Systems Analyst for this permanent opportunity. You will have the following experience

Analyse current systems solutions and business requirements

• Interpret and provide input to translate 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 less complex system design
• Design less complex 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 the current environment

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

Support current solutions

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

Collaborate with and support IT and the Business

• Integrate with relevant business and IT teams
• 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

• 3 years IT degree/ diploma
• 3 -5 years of relevant experience
• May be required to perform standby duties
• Strong documentation skills & a detail-orientated acumen.
• Experience working in an agile environment with peers and business counterparts
• Experience and understanding of SQL

Additional Criteria

• Retail experience advantageous
• Knowledge of relevant methodologies (ability to translate business requirements into systems requirements"
• Administer application and provide technical expertise/documentation in the development lifecycle and execution of Store Inventory Management Systems.
• Ensure that applications are maintained and remain fit for purpose
• Relevant problem-solving skills
• Collaborating with Business, Systems Analysts, Developers, Project Leads, and IT team to ensure solutions are viable and consistent
• Assist with system checks and quality assurance.
• Ability to perform Standby
• Understanding of ITIL Principles
• Knowledge of the IT landscape, including a systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies
• 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
• Looks beyond symptoms to uncover the root causes of problems to be solved
• Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
• Clearly defines objectives and translates them into workable activities
• Anticipates potential obstacles and their impact on the accomplishment of goals and timelines and proposes/ take corrective action where required
• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments and keep the appropriate people informed
• Listens attentively and checks to understand the message being received.
• Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly.
• Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit to
• Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues in order to enhance performance throughout the organisation.
• Anticipates change and continuously remains prepared for change
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to adapt to change