Business Analyst (Intermediate) - Health Systems at Discovery Limited

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to:  

The successful candidate will be required to perform but not limited to the following key outputs in respect of the Health Benefit Solutions – DCS portfolio:  

• Run a requirements gathering/JAD workshop to gather new requirements   
• Document business requirement specifications under supervision of a Senior BA   
• Accurately document functional requirements specifications clearly defining project objectives   
• Construct complex process models and can create UML models   
• Execute user acceptance or system testing   
• Resolve requirements conflict through effective stakeholder engagement   
• Present options and recommendations to stakeholders   
• Offer support and guidance to junior business analysts   
• Identify and document project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies   
• Identify and perform process improvement work   
• Perform quality assurance of business analysis deliverables   

  Competencies 

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:  

• Project Management  
• Requirements development  
• Change control  
• Release management  
• Solution development  
• Software Testing  
• Analytical thinking and conflict management  
• Personal organisation and time management skills   
• Business writing skills and presentation and facilitation skills   
• Communication skills (written, verbal/presenting and listening)   
• Stress management skills and negotiation skills   
• Problem Solving  
• Deadline driven  
• Innovative  
• Ability to build relationships with people from all different backgrounds and at different job levels   

Education and Experience  

• Diploma in Business Analysis, BSc Information Systems or am equivalent 3-year IT qualification.  
• 5 years ‘experience as a Business Analyst   
• Certification in UML and BPMN course  
• Experience in PL/SQL   
• Experience in Testing, Process mapping and UML modelling. 
• Requirements analysis experience