SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST
The Agricultural Research Council
2024/08/21   Central Office Hatfield


Job Reference Number: ARC-CO-016/01
Department: 01 - CENTRAL OFFICE
Industry: Professional
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
The ARC-Central Office (ARC-CO) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Hatfield, Pretoria.
Job Description
  • Oversees business simulations, information analysis and modelling.
  • Oversees the overall design, development, implementation, integration, and testing of the Information.
  • Management System capabilities (i.e., ERP, Business Analytics / Power BI, etc.).
  • Responsible for all modelling processes (processes and data).
  • Provides for guidance and control to ensure data integrity and quality, including consistency with business policies and procedures.
  • Provides for identifying shared data, fixing acceptable meanings to these data, and assuring consistent interpretation throughout the enterprise.
  • Responsible for analysis and effective translation of user requirements into a User Requirements Specification.
  • Negotiate scope & time scales with the business users and developers/vendors.
  • Act as liaison and provide problem resolution between customers, vendors, IT & business.

Project Management

  • Deliver required project inputs according to time, quality, and budget requirements.
  • Ensure progress is accurately communicated and expectations of various stakeholders are managed effectively.                         

Product development     

  • Actively participate in our culture of continuous development and innovation by contributing ideas for new feature and functionality.             

Operational            

  • Participate in the quality system and effectively apply the company’s procedures, policies, and practices.
  • Oversee/Quality Check Data Migration routines, reviewing outputs against quality standards and continually looking for process improvement
Job Requirements

 

  • Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management, or other relevant discipline.
  • 5 years working knowledge of ERP Technologies e.g., Microsoft, SAGE, etc.
  • A formal Business Analysis qualifications or Certification will be an advantage.
  • Extensive proven experience as a business analyst.
  • Familiarity with BI Technologies e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Oracle BI.
  • Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative.
  • Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude.

Enquiries: Mr Mkhululi Gawula, Tel (012) 427- ()12) 427 - 9909

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS :03 SEPTEMBER 2024

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act. Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.

NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees.

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.