Business Analyst: Planning and Development Ref no. DOTP 08/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to perform business analysis for transversal E-government and ICT programmes/projects.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Information Technology; A Minimum of 5 years experience in Business analysis and in ICT planning.

Recommendation    

• A valid (code B or higher) driving license; Business analysis certification; Experience in digital transformation planning and implementation.

Key Performance Areas    

• Development, management and reporting on WCG Digital Government Strategy and Digital Transformation Plan and outputs; Development of Departmental IT Plans including capability mapping; Develop, support and maintenance of Applications Portfolio Management Strategy roadmap and inventory; Strategic alignment and stakeholder engagement across all spheres of government, as well as across the sector; Co-ordinate and manage the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives and goals for approved ICT programmes/projects.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of  the following: Digital government environment; Business Process Re-engineering; Business Systems Analysis; Business mapping and modelling; Enterprise systems development; Functional design and user requirement specifications; Business case development;Applicable legislation such as the PFMA, Public Service Act and Regulations, SITA Act and Regulations, Access to Information Act, Telecommunications Act, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act etc; Skills needed: Computer literacy (working knowledge of the MS Office suite); Written and verbal communication; Analytical and problem-solving; Strategic thinking and planning; Presentation and workshop facilitation; Negotiation and conflict management; Project management.