Job Opportunities at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

Job Summary

• We are looking for a dynamic individual who will be the link between our Retail Umbrella Fund business objectives and our systems.  The ideal candidate for this position is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and accustomed to working in a technological environment with multiple integrated systems.  The successful incumbent will be responsible for translating business needs to IT solutions, by supporting and ensuring the successful completion of analytical and testing tasks of our software products

Job Responsibilities

• Understand requirements of the area and the minimal viable product. 
• Lead the thinking, analysis, and solution design for business problems.
• Identify, prioritise, and plan work in collaboration with the Product Owner, business stakeholders and Tech Lead
• Get buy-in from and communicate with stakeholders
• Analyse integration and system requirements
• Understand and communicate system impact / dependencies on other IT systems
• Formulate required specs, diagrams and documentation of high-level test scenarios
• Work with the team to ensure requirements are understood
• Work with testers and business to ensure that test coverage is complete
• Manage project implementation, where applicable
• Facilitate and run grooming sessions
• Assist in helping the team function
• Coaches’ other BAs and assists in the onboarding of team members
• Makes an impact beyond their own team (e.g. other teams in Retail IT)
• Collaborate with other analysts in IT to ensure consistency of solutions and re-use of solutions, where possible
• Be the liaison between business and IT
• Participate in the monthly weekend releases, assisting the team verify the systems 
• Assist with testing which includes creating test cases, facilitation of business user testing and managing any change requests
• Assist with production support
• Help identify and raise issues that affect the technology space
• Improve the function of the technology area as a whole and contribute towards the internal Business Analyst community

Skills / Competencies and Experience

• Relevant industry experience
• At least 3-5 years business analysis experience in a technical role 
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle complexity and work in complex integrating systems 
• Understand and have experience in Agile methodologies, especially Scrum
• Understanding of SQL and database design 
• UML or other diagramming techniques (Data/Sequence/Process/Context etc.) and business analysis frameworks and methodologies
• Understanding of APIs and Web Services
• Good conceptual thinking and critical analytical skills
• Good communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills  
• Disciplined and methodical approach to work
• Ability to get things done, be accountable and self-manage
• Good leadership skills
• Planning, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a team with a positive, friendly and respectful attitude
• Have an interest in global IT trends, and be willing to learn new skills

 
Education

• Technology or Business Analyst qualification
• Strong academic performance

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JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Assistant role requires someone who can support the COO both professionally and personally. There is extensive diary, meetings and approval management and co-ordination which best suits someone who is both process-orientated and adaptable to changing demands as each day is busy and variable. There are also extensive responsibilities with regular Board meetings, travel and other arrangements which this role will be accountable for.

• The successful candidate will need to exercise good judgement and have an aptitude for problem-solving with a flexible, pragmatic and considered approach. Strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organisational skills are essential. A track record of managing highly confidential matters, logistics and travel arrangements is important, as is the capability to manage a busy calendar, arrange and prioritise meetings, and proficiently complete administrative tasks.

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• A high level of flexibility required in approach and working hours in line with the Executive PA deliverables
• Track record of process-driven approach and organisational skills 
• Ability to adapt quickly to new and changing situations and requirements
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally
• Track record of managing highly confidential matters
• Track record of arranging logistics, travel, diary and calendar management
• Independent working approach 
• Measured and considered in approach to challenges
• Values-driven
• Attention to detail 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Advanced Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Word and Excel  
• Ability to prioritise competing demands in an effective and efficient manner
• Responsive to urgent and important new work requirements 
• Planning and excellent time management skills 
• Proactive and independent working style 
• Maintain professionalism when dealing with internal and external stakeholders 
• Ability to manage conflicting demands 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• This is a senior Personal Assistant role and experience of at least ten years in a similar role together with a completed diploma or professional qualification is advantageous.