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  • Posted: Feb 11, 2026
    Deadline: Feb 22, 2026
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  • RCL FOODS is a leading African food producer in South Africa with a market capitalisation of R13 billion and employing more than 20 000 people in operations across South and Southern Africa. We manufacture a wide range of branded and private label food products which we distribute through our own route-to-market supply chain specialist, Vector Logistics. ...
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    IT Business Analyst (Inbound)

    The business analyst assumes the role of delivering an effective and sustainable solution for the RCL FOODS IT Systems/Applications. The Business Analyst will be responsible for supporting and developing capabilities within the Sourcing, Inbound & Manufacturing areas of the business units. The Business analyst is responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the business unit & Functional areas, namely:

    • Sourcing & Procurement (Vendors, Services masters).
    • Materials management (Material Master Data & Configuration).
    • Inventory management (MRP, Stock Count & Adjustments).
    • Production Planning (BOM’s, Process order management).
    • Extended Warehouse Management

    The Business Analyst is to deliver with the business while still adhering to the IT framework across all the application areas.

    Minimum Requirements    

    • Degree in Information Technology.
    • Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience within the relevant business function or information technology environment.
    • ERP Applications with specific reference to Materials Management, Inventory Management and Production.
    • Has had experience in or has had been a lead in projects in the above-mentioned areas.
    • Valid Code E drivers' license.
    • Relevant systems Exposure or certification for ERP system.
    • Exposure Best of breed systems would be advantageous.

    Duties & Responsibilities    
     The Business analyst is needed to:

    • Work with the business to identify opportunities for improvement in business operations, processes and systems.
    • Engage with Business during projects to establish, understand and document detailed Business requirements. 
    • The Business analyst is involved in the design or modification of business systems or IT systems – assist in determining the project scope and agree a scope definition document as well as functional & technical specification document and ensure that full sign off is achieved prior to implementation.
    • The Business analyst adapts with new technology and identifies opportunities for growth or process improvement.

    Maintain a high-quality standard in IT delivery:

    • The Business analyst documents the functional specification and verifies technical design of the system in conjunction with a developer or system specialist.
    • Interacts with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand their problems and needs.
    • Participates in the design or modification of business systems or IT systems – assist in determining the project scope.
    • Ensures that all tests are conducted and documented according to the standards agreed in agreed Ways of working. 
    • Managing issues professionally and escalating where appropriate. 
    • Ensures that IT programs/initiatives are consistently implemented and managed from an ITGC, TCO & Sustainability perspective.
    • Manage Help desk activities including the tracking of Change requests and ensuring their timely resolution. 
    • Responsible for documenting the testing required, the results verification and acquiring the relevant release sign-off. 
    • Ensures continuing operational quality by documenting bug fixes and enhancements. 

    Sustain and Improve operation effectiveness:

    • By understanding the business process needs, the business analyst can review external developments & trends which can be turned into new opportunities for the business. Taking advantage of new technologies (AI, Process Automation etc)  or best of breed solutions.
    • Understands/defines and supplies solutions to mitigate process or system-based gaps.
    • Assist in improving and streamlining business processes and preparing business process documentation.Support the Applications Manager in identifying IT application solutions to address key Business requirements within functional area.
    • Report on system non-compliance by users to the Applications Manager.
    • Identify and highlight business risk to the Applications Manager as a result of non-compliance. Recommend compensating controls to the Applications Manager.

    As the Business Analyst, the job holder is expected to:

    • Plan and co-ordinate within the project team for delivery of targets/Projects.
    • Cross Skill team Members (where appropriate).
    • Engage with Key stakeholders to develop and grow our partnering within the function.
    • Ongoing learning and skill development to ensure sustainable growth, while staying abreast of the latest functionality, technologies, and applications.

    Deadline:22nd February,2026

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to RCL Foods on rcl.erecruit.co to apply

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