Business Analyst: Road System Development, Ref No. DOI 46/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform business analysis function for transversal E-government and ICT programmes/projects for Road Systems. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree) or higher qualification in Information Systems and/or Engineering (B.Eng); A minimum of 6 years experience in Information Technology; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Proven experience in translating business requirements into system requirements; Proven experience in compiling business and IT systems documentation; Proven experience in using or managing cloud services such as MS Azure; Proficiency with UI/UX software; Exceptional writing, verbal communication and presentation skills; Experience in/or exposure to design and construction of large engineering projects; Ability and willingness to travel and work remotely.

Key Performance Areas  

•  Co-ordinate and manage the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives and goals for approved E-government and ICT programmes/projects within the agreed frameworks. Map business processes and audit business systems.
• Prepare business cases for E-government, networking and systems development programmes/projects. Perform transversal business systems analysis.
• Perform post implementation business systems and impact evaluation.
• Develop a Provincial Master System and IT Plans.
• Contribute to the project specifications and ensure that the appropriate tasks are performed at the appropriate level of quality.
• Ensure that the strategies and policies are implemented and adhered to.
• Ensure that the appropriate strategies and policies are in place and if/when not provide the necessary expertise to the Policy and Strategy Unit.
• Actively contribute expertise to the project team in all areas of business analysis. Liaising with developers to resolve system issues;
• Perform any ad hoc duty that may be assigned by Supervisor/Management;
• Preparing technical and monthly progress reports, presenting at regular progress meetings and explaining technical concepts to management and non-technical teams across the Branch;
• Manage the process of escalating service blockages.

Competencies  

•  Proven knowledge of the following: Business Process modeling and re-engineering;
• Business Systems Analysis;
• Business Modelling; Enterprise systems development;
• E-government and ICT best practices;
• Functional design and user requirement specifications; Business case development;
• Product development;
• Basic finance and accounting;
• Market segmentation and the theory of marketing Outsourcing; 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;
• Process flow development, data mapping, data migration, testing, training, change management & analytics. skills in the following:
• Exceptional written and verbal communication;
• Conflict and people management; Well-developed innovative problem solving, analytical, strategic thinking and planning.