Business Analyst (IT Dev)

Job Title

Business Analyst (IT Dev)

Organizational Structure

Compsol -> CS IT

Job Type

Permanent

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Location

Gqeberha - Port Elizabeth, EC ZA (Primary)

Travel

No Travel Required

Job Description

The Business Analyst (BA) role is critical in driving continued growth and success in our business.The BA is required to seek, develop and help implement strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity.  They will be responsible for analysing data to inform business decisions and find technological solutions to business needs.

Key Responsibilities. 
 
•    Partner with stakeholders across business units to develop analysis and documentation in a collaborative way, communicating effectively and efficiently with operational, managerial, and executive teams
•    Evaluate, analyze, and communicate systems requirements on a continuing basis, and maintain systems processes, including the delivery of monthly status reports to all appropriate parties
•    Author and update internal and external documentation, and formally initiate and deliver requirements and documentation
•    Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems
•    Develop meaningful and lasting relationships with partners for optimized systems integration, and respond to questions and concerns from managers and executives with supporting research and recommendations
•    Drive awareness of requirements across business units and identify substandard systems processes through evaluation of real-time data
•    Serve as thought leader for technical business processes, developing systems prototypes that promote increased efficiency and productivity on multiple levels
•    Create and implement precise management plans for every project, with attention to transparent communication at all levels
•    Perform, evaluate, and communicate thorough quality assurance at every stage of systems development
•    Determine and develop user requirements for systems in production, to ensure maximum usability  
•    Background in Financial Systems is advantageous

 

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
•    A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or Business Administration.
 

Experience:
•    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in analytics and systems development
•    High proficiency in SQL and database management
•    Strong working knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications
•    Experience in generating process documentation and reports
•    Being familiar with Agile methodologies would prove advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

•    Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work in a dynamic team
•    Analytical mindset
•    Good written and verbal communicator in English with a positive attitude 
•    Able to deliver accurate work within required deadlines
•    Self-motivated and able to work independently and productively 
•    Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills 
•    Pro-active and takes on responsibility
•    Solution focused
•    Willingness to learn new tools and applications.

 

Market related salary and benefits available 

Closing Date

15/8/2025

Please note that as part of this application process you will be required to attach a copy of your CV (MS Word/PDF) as well as certified copies of your qualifications. Please ensure to attach your most updated versions of these documents as they will be used for shortlisting purposes.