System Analyst at Network Recruitment

Job & Company Description:

My client who is based in the North of Johannesburg is looking for an exceptional systems analyst to join their team. They are a leading custom software development powerhouse with 35 years of industry experience. Their goal is to deliver exceptional value to clients who are highly innovative, are recognised as leaders in their sectors, and can quickly adapt to market changes in order to exploit new opportunities. It means working on a myriad of these exciting projects while staying at the top of your game through regular inhouse and external training. There’s a reason their people are renowned as the best in the business. In this role you will be responsible for manual testing as well as automation testing – specifically on Java.

What is in it for you:

• All the training you want
• Upskill like a boss
• Mentoring
• Tech events galore (like Jozi Jugs, DevConf etc)
• Socio-economic and enterprise development
• High-tech tech
• Monthly awards for staff recognition
• Exciting team building events and lunches
• Chilled atmosphere
• 50% medical aid contribution
• Retirement annuity option
• Financial advisor
• Free vending machine snacks
• Cheap and delicious chow
• Coffee stations with yummy beans and blends
• Kickass canteens
• Games room
• Bar
• Putt putt with a view
• Free eco car wash
• Gautrain shuttles to and from Joburg office
• Sport kits
• Free vitamin B12 and flu injections
• Secure parking
• Annual wellness days with Vitality health assessments

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• BSc in Information Systems, Technology, Finance, Commerce or Analysis
• Minimum 4 years working experience in an Analyst role
• Formal training in business analysis and design methodologies preferred but not required
• Solid track record of successful delivery within enterprise level technical projects
• Solid understanding of SDLC and project environments
• Good understanding of database structures and good SQL skills
• Previous programming experience
• Commercial SQL development experience writing stored procedures or advanced queries
• Good Presentation and Workshop facilitation skills
• Estimation and planning of systems analysis effort for projects
• Systems analysis and elicitation techniques
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills (business writing)
• Able to conceptualise the bigger picture, translate complex concepts into simple business language
• Able to assess, analyse and optimise business processes and requirements
• Compile business systems process and requirements documentation, functional & technical specification documents
• Closely working with business, development team, vendors and testers to ensure requirements are delivered in an expected format
• Good understanding of the release and change management