Junior Business Analyst - Johannesburg, South Africa - SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd

Description

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Job description:

A Business Analyst focused on analyzing business processes, identifying business opportunities, investigating system and process-related problems while recommending and implementing improvements, generating reports and developing solutions for our different department as in line with their particular requirements. He / She will also have to:

• Collect and summarize data in preparation for statistical and analytical reports i.e. KPI reports, daily and weekly reports etc.
• Interpret, evaluate, connect data, and integrate business analyses and projections for reporting purposes.
• Analysis and design of business processes and functionality.
• Plan system document requirements and be the custodian of all system related documents for both Developers and Business Intelligence
• Test system changes before implementation (quality assurance).
• Provide continuous system training (revision for current employees and system on-board training for new employees)
• Assisting developers with the understanding of the design and requirements.
• Assisting in user interface and wireframes design.
• Assisting in defining test strategies and performing functional / regression testing.
• Ensuring issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved.
• Ensuring that the business conditions for the product have been met.
• Developing end user business documentation for software enhancements, modifications and interfaces.
• Undertake duties as directed and requested by the Business Intelligence Manager to support the delivery and implementation of projects.
• Provide assistance with project documentation, i.e.: SOP's, process mapping, method statements, test methods, requirements and functional specifications, change requests, case studies, reports, etc.
• Prepare written responses to routine enquiries.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Travelling to other segments within the business within South Africa.
• Training and deploying new software versions and enhancements.

Qualifying Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in a related field
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in business analysis
• Knowledge of Microsoft BI Products (Power Pivot or Power BI, SQL Server, SSAS)
• Experience in setting up scope/functional specification documents
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or similar

Qualifying Attributes:

• Ability to set up project schedules and manage accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Detail-orientated and Quality focused
• Ability to organize effectively and prioritize own workload and meet deadlines
• MS Office advanced proficiency - Outlook, MS Word, Excel, Power BI, Visio
• Must able to work accurately, under pressure, in order to meet strict deadlines
• Attention to detail, and able to think creatively outside the box
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be fluent in English

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.