| Job title: | Business Systems Analyst |
|---|---|
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Emp type: | Full-time |
| Industry: | Education |
| Salary type: | Monthly |
| Location: | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, GP |
| Job published: | 24-04-2026 |
| Job ID: | 73649 |
| Contact name: | Vuyo Sepitla |
| Phone number: | +27650622653 |
| Contact email: | vuyo@geotech.co.za |
Job Description
Job Title:
Business Systems Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Analyse, document, test, and implement business and technical requirements for new and enhanced system functionality
- Automate solutions and manual/manual-heavy processes wherever feasible
- Document end-to-end business process flows as part of requirements documentation, including As-Is and To-Be processes
- Design and implement solutions that are automated and not constrained by legacy ways of working
- Maintain user stories and related documentation in line with Agile methodology
- Produce solution overviews and detailed design diagrams to support implementation
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to deliver effective solutions
- Perform quality assurance on implemented solutions, including test pack preparation and support for User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Provide analysis and implementation support for both new and existing solutions
- Conduct structured handovers of requirements to multiple development teams (internal and external)
- Conduct structured handovers of requirements to relevant business stakeholders and teams
- Perform and document gap analysis where required
- Conduct and document impact assessments and feasibility studies where required
- Translate business requirements into clear system and functional specifications
- Engage with business stakeholders to deliver training on business processes and provide ongoing support as needed
- Compile all project-related documentation and obtain required approvals and sign-offs
- Support integration and optimisation of new and existing systems to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the group
- Facilitate requirements workshops, maintain focus and structure, and guide discussions toward clear outcomes, ensuring decisions and actions are accurately captured
Additional Experience & Requirements:
- Experience working on projects following an Agile project methodology
- Extensive understanding of IT software products and software development lifecycle processes
- Experience in software testing and test case execution
- Experience working on process re-engineering initiatives and optimisation projects
- Competent in workshop facilitation techniques and stakeholder engagement sessions
- Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with business partners by understanding their needs, goals, motivations, and engagement drivers
- Formal training or courses in IT Software Development or IT Software Products (advantageous)
Qualifications and Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, or Computer Science (advantageous)
- Formal Business Analysis training
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Business and/or Systems Analyst on software development and process re-engineering projects