Latest Jobs at The Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives    

• To understand the current business environment:
• Analyse and understand the current business environment
• Analyse and understand the current business strategies
• Understand the current trends and developments in the industry

To identify and understand business requirements:

• Work with user departments in the identification and documentation of user requirements
• Assess and document the business implication of user requirements to the business process involved
• Propose and document process improvements where appropriate
• Define business rules and guide the implementation of these rules in the development of the various application systems

To determine a suitable solution to business needs/requirements:

• Works closely with System Analysts and Project Managers to design and implement solutions
• Provide input on alternatives presented by the technical designers and answer detailed questions regarding the business design
• Engage the most appropriate business representatives to obtain input and agreement on alternatives that are presented

To deliver the required solution:

• Research, document and prepare business cases on appropriate technologies, which will align with the business strategies of the organisation
• Define scope of solution and ensure understanding of scope by business user
• Review technical solutions and business processes against business requirement specification
• Assist in the identification of data conversion and reporting requirements
• Facilitate and co-ordinate User Acceptance Testing
• Understand, document and escalate project risks
• Liaise with other project areas to co-ordinate interdependencies and resolve issues

To train business users:

• Render support and facilitate sessions for end-users, including training where applicable

To continuously support the business environment:

• Maintain an understanding of enterprise business initiatives and objectives, the various line portfolios, and current trends and developments in the technology field
• Assist Senior Business Analyst to monitor portfolio activities

Qualifications    

• B. Degree

Experience    

• 3 years Business analysis in retail processes
• 2-3 years Retail industry
• 3 years working on IT4IT/Enterprise IT type of projects, IT Infrastructure/API/Integration

Knowledge and Skills    

• Formal training in business analysis and design methodologies
• Solid track record in successful delivery in the BA environment
• Experience in a global business environment is preferred
• Business understanding of the broader retail industry will be advantageous
• Understanding of IT infrastructure management , networking & data center