Systems Analyst II

Our client in the retail industry based in Cape Town are currently seeking the skills of a Systems Analyst II Main job function Analyse current systems solutions and business requirements o Interpret and provide input to translate business requirements into business requirement definitions and specifications o Analyse and evaluate required system enhancements o Analyse existing systems and interfaces for modification / improvement purposes Design new or enhanced systems to accommodate business needs o Participate in the process design or re-design and translate business / user requirements / processes into less complex system design o Design less complex system enhancements o Change systems specifications based on testing problems / changing requirements o Design interfaces and solutions with other systems o Adhere to the change request process o Complete peer review of team change requests submissions o Provide input to deployment plans based on designs Testing of proposed solutions o Develop system test plans for system, regression and integration testing o Perform systems testing and integration testing, and feedback results o Assist business and external stakeholders with functional and integration testing of solutions and changes for sign-off Participate in the implementation of new solutions to ensure successful integration into current environment o Manage the creation and hand-over of the system administration procedures o Participate in the post-implementation reviews for completed projects Support current solutions o Attend to user queries, incidents and requests as per ways of working o Ensure the stability of the existing systems environment in line with agreed SLAs o Provide input to development/programming and technical support teams o Provide functional guidance o Complete peak checks and reporting during peak periods Collaborate with and support ITS and the Business o Integrate with relevant business and IT teams o Provide system input to design of user training material o Provide operational support to the business areas o Provide knowledge transfer and support to team members o Collaborate with 3 rd party service providers for operational, technical and functional support Create and maintain documentation o Develop and maintain all relevant SDLC documentation o Document, publish and maintain system design (new system developments and enhancements) and all interfaces with other systems o Update standby and support manuals Qualifications IT Diploma/Degree Criteria · 3 - 5 years relevant IT experience · Will be required to perform standby duties on rotational basis Retail experience advantageous · SQL and relational database knowledge is required · Working knowledge of various system integration formats · Able to work independently on less complex projects and improvements · SDLC and testing methodology knowledge · Supply chain knowledge/understanding advantageous · Takes ownership, accountability and is self-motivated · Attention to detail · Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape · 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 root causes of problems to be solved · Synthesises data from different sources to identify trends · Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects · Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed · Prepares clear, well-structured presentations using a variety of tools and techniques · Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly · Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit · Convinces others by identifying benefits for all; looks for ways to increase the value of the partnership for all parties · Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures · Actively seeks out positive spin-offs of change and investigates ways in which change can be used · Anticipates change and continuously remains prepared for change · Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.