Business Analyst - Cape Town - Hybrid-12 month contract

SUMMARY:
Business, Analyst, Cape, Town, Hybrid, 12, month, contract

POSITION INFO:

We are recruiting for a Senior Business Analyst - This is a 12 month contract- Hybrid position.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.
• Develop practical solutions independently.
• Be process oriented.
• Translate business needs into effective solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in business process modelling and requirements gathering.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for business data analysis, processes and scenario modelling, solution, design, testing and validations.
• Evaluates business projects and advises on the optimisation of resources and profitability of projects or resources.
• Assesses plans, operating records and any other related material.
• Researches and prepares reports on related subjects.
• Maybe in any discipline in the organisation or a combination of disciplines. e.g. Marketing, Supply, Logistics, Pricing, Human Resources et cetera

• Process and Data Mapping: Perform detailed analysis, documenting processes, and mapping data intricacies.
• Analyse As-Is "Week in the Life of" (WILO) processes, identifying and resolving gaps.
• Develop Activity-level Business Process Maps and RACIs for both As-Is and To-Be states/processes. Gap Analysis: Identify and bridge the gaps between existing and new functionality.
• Define Activity RACI and compare As-Is and To-Be processes to identify gaps and change impacts.
• Map As-Is Processes and WILO to User Stories, providing input for High-Level Design.
• Craft a comprehensive strategy or case-for-change document for the project.
• Requirements Definition: Define detailed requirements for system implementation based on the gap analysis.
• Testing: Ensure thorough testing of implemented solutions.
• Lifecycle Involvement: Be fully engaged in the Software Development Life Cycle, embracing both agile and hybrid methodologies.
• Assess current system-based processes, identifying opportunities for simplification.
• Explore technology-enabled opportunities and the development of new processes.
• Monitor process compliance, identify trends and issues, and implement actions to enhance compliance

Qualification and Experience

• Degree with 2 to 4 years related experience.
• Advanced Business Analysis certification.
• Experience with similar work which would stem from process reengineering, mergers and acquisitions, digital transformations, etc.

Competencies:

• Keen attention to detail
• Organised, structured, and proactive
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
• Unquestionable integrity and a sense of urgency
• Positive, professional, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Agile approach, adapting quickly to change
• Well-versed in BABOK tools and techniques

• Business and Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Business Processes and project requirements definition
• Business Processes and management of budget
• Project and resource management

Personal Attributes

• Decision quality
• Contributing independently
• Interpersonal savvy – Contributing independently
• Optimises work processes
• Contributing independently
• Plans and aligns – Contributing independently