Our client based in Durban North is looking for an IT Business Analyst with sound knowledge of SDLC.

Main Purpose of Job:

• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Perform functions related to the effective, accurate and timeous development of new systems from inception through to testing and implementation.
• Project Management:  Perform basic project management duties to assist in the delivery of IT projects.  Regularly report on the progress of projects to allow the IT Manager to manage project delivery.
• Business Process Design:  Investigate, document and analyse core business processes.  Based on previous activities, provide recommendations for improving the business processes and document the “To Be” processes.

SDLC:

• Use various methods to develop and document of end user requirements for new systems.
• Monitor developments efforts to ensure that development efforts are in line with end user requirements.
• Test delivered components to ensure:
• Data is processed appropriately and accurately
• Previously identified system errors were resolved
• The components adhere to the requirements
• The usability of components, where applicable, conform to acceptable standards
• Monitor and report on the progress of development efforts to ensure products are delivered on-time and as required.
• Maintain the various development and testing environments to ensure they are ready for testing of newly developed functions.
• Train end users on newly developed functionality and assist in the development of training materials, including training videos.

Project Management:

• Monitor progress of IT projects and report back to the IT Manager on project progress.
• Assist in the development of project timelines, project documentation and project progress reporting.
• Assist in the collection and reporting of project financial progress against project budgets

Business Process Design

• Where applicable, document existing business processes where Management have identified opportunities for improvement.  Present the documentation to Management for verification.
• Analyse documented processes for opportunities for improvement.
• Develop remediation plans to resolve control and operational deficiencies and assist in the implementation of improvements.
• Monitor adherence to newly implemented processes by the business to ensure new processes are adopted and maintained.  Where relevant adjust processes to further improve process flow.

Other Duties

• Assist in regular IT Department duties where needed: support end users, answer queries, attend meetings, prepare for store openings, and attend store openings.
• Assist in the preparation, filing and storage of departmental documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of IT policies and procedures, IT checklists and other IT materials.