Business Analyst

SAICA has embarked on an exciting transformation to become an insights-driven, technology-enabled, and AI-powered organisation. As part of our journey, we are streamlining processes, enhancing our digital capabilities, and strengthening our focus on su... Formal Education BSc (Computer Science); B.Com (Information systems); or relevant qualification Diploma in business analysis is an advantage User experience design certificate will be an advantage Post graduate qualification will be an advantage Technical/ Legal Certification Knowledge and understanding of: Knowledge and experience in all areas of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Knowledge of behaviour driven design BDD (is an advantage) Knowledge of Agile methodology (is an advantage) Experience Minimum 5 solid years as a Business Analyst Experience in an IT environment Experience & Software Design Minimum of 5 years experience with requirements elicitation, gathering, documentation and management. Practical experience in working in a variety of business areas within IT. Understanding and experience of the various disciplines within IT and how they relate to each other. Knowledge and Skills Business Acumen, Knowledge and understanding of the principles of business, the application thereof, the opportunities within business and the seizure of such opportunities. Information Technology, Understanding of ICT prescribed practices and legislative requirements for data security and information management. Governance and Compliance, Ability to implement and follow governance and compliance procedures. Detail Focused, the ability to attend to finite detail whilst executing outputs to ensure the quality-of-service delivery. Analytical, the ability to analyse situations and to arrive at the best possible solution. Problem Solving, the ability to apply the principles of problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve a problem in the best interest of all stakeholders. Critical Thinking, the ability to conduct disciplined intellectual criticism that combines research,knowledge of historical context, and balanced judgment. Organising, to apply or impose efficient working methods in order to work effectively or make somebody else work effectively. Communication, the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organisation. Project Management, the ability to define, scope, plan and execute projects according to international project management methodology. Computer, the ability to utilise the correct computer software and the relevant functionality applicableto the outcomes required. Interpersonal, the ability to interact with people at all levels in the organisation. Customer/Stakeholder Focused, The awareness of the customer/stakeholder needs, and expectations and the fulfilment of the customer/stakeholder needs and requirements. Motivated, the ability to feel enthusiastic, interested and committed to do something or have the effecton other people. Resilience, the ability to process information, negative and positive, and be able to continue workwithout negative effect. Team Player, the ability to operate within a soundly managed team whilst respecting the diversity ofthe team members. Reliability, the ability to be trusted to do what is expected in terms of work outcome.