Job Description

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Matric plus Bachelor's degree/Diploma or Advanced qualifications in Information Technology/Computer Science
• Business Analysis Certification
• TOGAF certification
• JAD Session Facilitation qualification
• Experienced in running Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions for requirement gathering, a methodology that involves the client and/or end user in the design and development of a software application through a succession of collaborative workshops called JAD sessions
• Ability to conduct user requirements gathering sessions with different line function managers and translate the requirements into functional specifications;
• Familiar with functional design documents and how they translate to system functionality;
• Have good documentation skills and ability to complete the following documentation: functional design, detailed design, database design, technical architecture design, test scripts and testing procedures and user training manuals;
• Draw business processes using tools such as Microsoft Visio;
• Engage in formal and informal knowledge transfer;
• Lead a team and manage project delivery;
• Application development/programming experience on a Microsoft platform
• Must have skills and experience in designing and implementing IT solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Run JAD session with all key business stakeholders.
• Assess the relevance and value-add of the respective systems and recommend new solutions and approaches where necessary;
• Liaising extensively with stakeholders (systems and process owners) in the line function
• Analyzing existing systems and business models;
• Mapping and documenting interfaces between legacy systems and new system design processes
• Translating client requirements into specified project briefs;
• Identifying options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability;
• Conducting requirements analysis and preparing specific proposals for modified or replacement systems;
• Presenting proposals to clients;
• Working closely with colleagues, developers, testers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction;

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