Business Analyst Job Vacancy in South Africa at Sanlam in Bellville

Job Title: Business Analyst
City: Bellville
Division: Sanlam
Job Category: IT
Business Unit: Sanlam Investment Cluster
Position Type: Permanent
Education Required: Not Indicated


One of the largest businesses within the Sanlam Group, Sanlam Employee Benefits (SEB) specialises in the provision of risk, investment and administration services to institutions and retirement funds. Focused on meeting the unique needs of its diverse clients, SEB assists companies in creating and delivering customised employee benefits solutions, including the collection of premiums and communication to fund members.

Key Responsibilities

•Business and process analysis as well as impact assessment
•Supporting the business with regards to business and process improvement
•Delivering quality, integrated, comprehensive and detailed Business Requirement Specification documents
•Dealing with vendors and developers in delivering and supporting the solutions
•Primary link between business owners, product managers, IT, Training and users
•Transfer of knowledge to users, trainers and peers
•Post implementation support to business
•Assist in the continuous development and improvement of the business analysis framework (effective process and standards)
•Assisting with SDLC processes, standards and improvements thereof.
•Analyse business or systems problems and facilitate solution exploration (problem analysis)
•Specification/ obtain consensus on scope where requirements are extracted from multiple departments/divisions (Facilitate JAD sessions)
•Identify and communicate impacts, risks and issues timeously
•Ensure the integrity of the solution in accordance with the business requirements
•Participate in testing
•Guide the preparation of or prepare software manuals and guides with the change manager
•Create training material
•Responsible for test scripts, business scenarios and testing

Minimum Requirements

•Grade 12
•Business/Systems Analyst diploma and/or relevant qualification.

Competencies

Technical Competencies:
•A minimum of 1 - 2 years experience in a business/test analyst role.
•Previous experience in the Employee Benefits industry will be advantageous.
•Comprehensive knowledge of business analysis and UAT test methodologies
•High level understanding of IT environment and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
•Knowledge of relevant methodology and tools (ARIS)

Behavioural Competencies:
•Analytical and a strong ability to organise and prioritise
•Takes responsibility and is accountable for the work done.
•Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English & Afrikaans
•Results focused and displays energy when performing tasks
•Solid project and time management skills
•Innovative and demonstrates initiative
•Ability to perform well under pressure
•Good interpersonal skills
•Ability to collaborate and pull information together
•Proactive and a team player
•Facilitation skills
•Client Service Orientation

Deadline: 17/05/2012

Apply to:

http://www.sanlam.co.za/wps/wcm/connect/sanlam_en/Sanlam/Careers/Current+Vacancies/