Architecture Systems Analyst (Trainee) at The Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives    
Perform architecture analysis for projects and IT initiatives

•  Run EA Repository queries for specific IT project and initiatives
•  Perform impact analysis on solutions / data classifications / capabilities in the EA Repository and produce outputs
•  Perform adhoc updates to the EA Repository content as and when required
•  Do analysis of the SOLDOC Interface Library on Interface Specifications (IFS’s)
•  Share analysis outputs with relevant consumers (architects, BA’s etc.) and track progress on subsequent tasks.
•  Assist with data collection processes for the EA Repository and work closely with the EA Repository Manager to update the repository.

Assist with quality assurance on the EA Repository and Interface Repository

•  Ensure that the data and documentation in the Interface Library is of a high quality
•  Perform adhoc quality checks of the Interface Library
•  Perform quality checks of the EA Repository models as requirements arise
•  Assist architects to resolve ARIS quality issues

Qualifications    

• Postmatric qualification in IT (diploma or better)  essential
• Diploma or Degree qualification in Information Systems  desirable

Experience    

• 6 months working experience with enterprise architecture modeling tools or data modeling tools  essential
• 6 months publishing analysis reports to stakeholders  essential
• 1 year working experience within the IT industry  essential
• 6 months retail industry business processes and systems  desirable
• 6 months working experience with ARIS  desirable
• 6 months administering architecture repository tools  desirable
• 6 months ability to perform analysis on architecture repository tools  desirable

Knowledge and Skills    

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail  essential
• Strong organizational skills  essential
• Excellent teamworking and interpersonal skills  desirable
• Strong communication and relationship building skills  desirable
• Development of engaging presentation materials  desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  desirable
• Good facilitation skills  desirable