Analyst Business Pretoria East

AGC Recruitment • Other • Pretoria, Johannesburg, Gauteng, Gauteng, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 1d ago

Introduction

Our client is an innovative company in Pretoria East and is looking for a Software Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate will be working with a dynamic team providing business solutions tailor-made to meet their clients' needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Analyse business requirements to determine system feasibility and recommending improvements.
Identifying and recommending possible technological solutions to business problems.
Defining project requirements and developing solutions.
Planning and facilitating user design sessions.
Documenting interaction with business.
Facilitate knowledge transfer by presenting results of all analysis and deliverables to project teams.
Document decisions and the supporting reasons for the action made at each design meeting.
Identify and communicate project and design risks.
Manage tasks according to prescribed project priorities and provide progress reports on projects.
Responsible for the creation or review of user documentation for assigned projects.
Provide regular progress reports and updates on tasks and job estimates to supervisor and project management as necessary.
Provide support for business needs by running custom reports.
Troubleshoot software applications and document technical resolutions for research tickets.
Handle tough technical problems and data issues.
Provide post-implementation support.
Testing new releases of software to ensure they meet customer needs.
Performing research to identify new technology solutions for future problems.
Maintaining the integrity of databases by creating backup copies and performing regular maintenance tasks such as updating security permissions or removing obsolete data.

Desired Experience & Qualification

The ability to elicit and document functional requirements, write specifications and use cases, and design user interface requirements for applications.
Possess a working knowledge of software technology, computer programming experience, and broad business knowledge. They may also require the ability to develop business process models.
Demonstrate a positive attitude even under high pressure and stressful situations.
Adapt readily to change.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage teams, resources, processes, and time to achieve a target result within the stipulated timeframe.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Serve as a seam between two groups: The software developer and the end-user. Have strong interpersonal skills to manage a relationship with both parties.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office applications, Windows, MS SQL – for developing ad-hoc queries.
Excellent attention to detail for a high degree of consistency and accuracy. It is also vital to ensure that products meet with acceptance criteria.
Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team to deliver solutions.
Troubleshooting complex software applications.