IT Business Analyst - East London at Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC)

Job Summary

The Corporation in its digitisation drive, is looking for an individual who will bridge the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and line function operations through information and business systems environment analysis to identify possible gaps and opportunities for improved efficiency in business operations.

The incumbent will be responsible for undertaking analysis of business requirements, interpreting operational needs and technical business solutions, to improve business operations by implementing new technologies and producing functional specifications for any new changes to technology applications.

The incumbent will manage the interface between Business, Systems, IT and Service Provider(s) on existing systems and guide new system implementation requirements. This will include building working relationships across teams and Business Units to enhance ICT related work delivery, collaboration, and innovation, analysing business processes and workflows to identify business improvements and/or automation opportunities.

The role includes collaborating with clients and stakeholders to understand and gather business requirements and compile detailed Functional Requirements Specification documents that are ready for vendor engagement, request for quotations or applicable ICT systems procurement processes. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in information and technology, computer science, or a related field. 
• Minimum of five (5) years work experience within an ICT environment with at least two (2) years in a business analyst or application support role. 
• An understanding of application development, database and system design. 

This is a permanent position, and the successful candidate will be subjected to signing of a performance contract and verification of qualifications. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advertisement, please regard your application as unsuccessful.