ICT Specialist (BUSINESS Analyst)

Overview

ICT business analyst needed by the Department of Agriculture in Pretoria to coordinate business needs analysis and requirements elicitation for ICT projects.

Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Computer Science / Information Technology (NQF level 6).
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in business case and business requirement specification (BRS) development.
• Job related knowledge: Business Process Re-engineering (6 SIGMA).
• Business System Analysis.
• Business Process Modelling (IDEF, BPEL, BPML).
• Functional design and user requirement specifications (UML).
• Business case development.
• Basic finance and accounting.
• Understanding of the Application Development Process (SDLC).
• Working knowledge of BPM Toolsets such as Case Wise or ARIS.
• Job related skills: Computer literacy, good grooming and presentation skills, good telephone etiquette, Good organisational skills, good people skills, High level of reliability, Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Team worker skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure. Teamwork.
• A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Co-ordinate and manage the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives and goals for ICT programmes/projects within the agreed frameworks.
• Prepare for requirements elicitation.
• Conduct JAD sessions.
• Documents elicitation.
• Review /confirm documented requirements.
• Circulate document for formal sign-off.
• Map business processes and audit business systems.
• Map As-Is business processes.
• Conduct Gap-Analysis.
• Map To-Be business processes.
• Review/Confirm documented processes.
• Prepare business cases for systems development programmes/projects.
• Understand Business objectives.
• Conduct business impact analysis/stakeholder analysis.
• Schedule initial briefing session with all relevant stakeholders.
• Obtain High- Level functional requirements.
• Understand High-Level Business processes.
• Research/investigate solution options.
• Obtain Financials.
• Review/Confirm documented Business Case.
• Circulate Business Case for sign-off.
• Perform transversal business systems analysis.
• Assess Requirements against Transversal System.
• Assess organisational readiness.
• Define transition requirements.
• Prepare solution validation assessment.
• Develop Master Systems/ICT Plans.
• Conduct evaluation of existing ICT environment.
• Perform Gap Analysis between current environments & desired departmental strategic vision.
• Identify, evaluate & recommend future state technologies to modernize ICT environment.
• Draft Master Systems Plan.
• Review/Confirm MSP.
• Circulate MSP for sign-off.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ICTSrecruit85@nda.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms T Sehoole Tel No: (012) 319 6527

Notes

EE Target: Coloured Male, African Female, Indian Female and persons with disability To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB:Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. OTHER POSTS