Systems Analyst at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

As systems analyst you work with the team (mainly the Business Analyst and Architect) to analyse and produce logical and technical specifications down to component and data design level. You are responsible for Systems Integration Specifications and Interface design.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Technical design of applications based on requirements documentation, aligned with architectural guidelines.

• Logical system design (Independent of Technology) and create Use Case Realisation Documentation and a Logical Data Model 

• Create System Integration Specifications including Entity, Sequence and Process diagrams

• Design and document web services

• Analyse existing landscape for services that can be reused

• Analyse and document Non-Functional Requirements.

• Provide input to Functional specifications as required

• Provide input into Quality Management Plan

• Assist with quality reviews 

• Provide input to software development plans

• Provide input to the scoping and estimation process.

Qualification

• Grade 12

• Computer Science degree, IT Diploma or equivalent in experience

• Any secondary qualifications with emphasis on technical related areas such as systems design, Object Orientation methodology and SOA methodology will be a strong advantage

Experience

• 5 years relevant experience in systems analysis and design

• Object-Orientation and UML

• Microsoft SQL server

• Service integration testing tools (e.g. SoapUI/ Postman) is essential.

• REST and SOAP based services, JSON and XML

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be an advantage

Knowledge

• Understanding of the SDLC Methodology

• Relevant programming languages

• Problem Analysis and Problem Solving Techniques

• Impact Analysis Techniques

• Documentation Frameworks, Tools and Standards

• Understanding of Project Management Principles

• Understanding of Cloud vs OnPrem deployments and pros and cons of each

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical specifications
• Analysis and design of systems and components
• Business Requirements Definition
• technologies

Personal Attributes

• Organisational savvy - Contributing through others
• Manages complexity - Contributing through others
• Plans and aligns - Contributing through others
• Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
• Customer focus - Contributing through others
• Drives results - Contributing through others
• Collaborates - Contributing through others
• Being resilient - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

• The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

Closing date: 2 November 2021

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity.  This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.  The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.