442 Senior technical lead Jobs and Work in Gauteng

Adapt IT (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of Adapt IT Holdings Proprietary Limited and a market leader in developing specialised vertical market software and digitally-led business solutions that assist clients across targeted industries to Achieve More by improving their customer experience, core business operations, business administration and enterprise resource planning.

Introduction

The purpose of the senior business analyst role is to lead, coordinate and oversee analysis and designs related to development projects which include analysing user requirements, designing and documenting the solution. Senior business analysts are responsible for the definition of business requirements and specifications which are used to build applications as part of the system. They are responsible for ensuring that the developed software conforms to the documented requirements. The role requires collaboratively working with clients and other stakeholders to understand their needs and goals and translate these needs into requirements. The role also requires mentoring and guidance to junior analysts.

Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE

Functional specifications

Analyse end user needs and liaise with clients to document requirements for software development.
Document the requirements, including the business rules and processes.
Notify product owners when general requirements surface in requests for local software development.

Design of solutions

Prepare specifications, wire frames, flow chart (business process model and notation) and test plans.
Consider the impact of implementing a design on the system and on division resources.
Make recommendations on solutions and designs to the benefit of the division.
Ensure that the integration between the subsystem modified and other Integrator sub systems stays intact.
The above responsibilities should be carried out in liaison with colleagues.
Collaborate with the team to generate and contribute to designs and solutions.
Prepare quotations (if the development is to be client funded), based on the effort estimation.

o The quotation must include functional specifications and business requirements in a clear and unambiguous manner and must be presented to the product owner.
o Once the product owner approves it will be sent to the client for signoff or acceptance.

Verification and Documentation of Developed Software

Unit verification of developed or modified software modules.
Modify existing user documentation to reflect new or changed functionality.

Client communication

Ongoing communication with clients with reference to :-

oThe status of requested quotations, tasks or incidents.
oQuotations awaiting acceptance.
oFollow up on the sign-off of the requirements document.
oFollow up on the final sign-off documentation.

Skills development

Mentor and train business analysts to develop and improve their business analysis skills.
Suggest improved analysis methodologies and tools to advance requirement gathering and requirements definition within Adapt IT Education.
Provide guidance and support to peers ensuring that project deliverables are met in the required time and budget estimations.
Acquire thorough knowledge of systems assigned and business practices that is addressed by these systems.

Opportunities & lead generation

Ongoing communication with clients with reference to:-

oThe status of requested quotations, tasks or incidents.
oQuotations awaiting acceptance.
oFollow up on the sign-off of the requirements document.
oFollow up on the final sign-off documentation.

Identify business opportunities through engagement with clients.

Mentorship / Training

Provide mentorship and guidance to business analysts.
Perform internal training for to business analysts as required.
Ability to mentor and assist others, and to lead internal training sessions.
Mentor junior resources on specialised knowledge.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software development, or a related field.
5 years business analysis experience in a business environment.

Key Competencies
Technical Skills

Thorough understanding of requirements gathering

Strong analytical skills.
Preparing test cases and test plans.
Skilled in writing documentation.
Database design / Entity Relationship Modelling.
Ability to facilitate and lead workshop skills.
Conduct business process mapping / engineering.
Extensive knowledge and experience of various business analysis or UI/UX analysis methodologies and process modelling.
Extensive knowledge of feasibility studies and preparation of business cases.
Understands how to be involved at a strategic level in business processes.

Sector Knowledge

Thorough understanding of business processes used within the tertiary education sector.
Detailed understanding of the ITS Integrator system functionality.
Understanding of applicable ITS Integrator technologies.
Strong communication / client interaction skills.
Ability to mentor & coach others.
Understanding of applicable ITS Integrator technologies.
Thorough understanding of requirements gathering.
Extensive knowledge of feasibility studies and preparation of business cases.

Interpersonal interactions

Uses effective interpersonal and communication skills to gain acceptance of and commitment to plans, ideas and initiatives.
Shares important and relevant information.
Gains the cooperation, trust and support of others.
Seeks a win/win solution with the minimization of a compromise.
Communicates in a positive manner resulting in action.
Focuses energy on finding solutions rather than blaming others.
Acknowledges others’ contributions.

Living the Values

Ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, regulations, standards and governance requirements.
Treating all people fairly and consistently, and with dignity and respect.
Being ethical, honest and sensitive in all dealings.
Taking corrective action to address inappropriate decisions or actions.

Leading Self

Taking ownership for own performance and decisions and their impact on the business.
Set and achieve goals, consistently complies with quality standards, and meets deadlines.
Demonstrating tenacity and resilience even when faced with obstacles.

Demonstrate positivity, mental toughness and stability during stressful periods and periods of low activity.
Seeking opportunities for personal feedback, learning and development.
Mature individual with high level of emotional intelligence with the ability/capacity to be aware of, control, and express emotions.
Handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
Self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others.
Ability to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team.
Admit to errors and takes corrective action to avoid repetition.
Approach own work with dedication and a high sense of responsibility.

Managing Change

Constructively challenging the status quo to improve performance.
Creating an appropriate sense of urgency for change.
Actively engaging others in the vision and purpose of change and influencing the change process.
Maintaining focus and seeing change through to completion.
Recognising and celebrating progress in implementing change.

Business Focused Collaboration

Sensitive to the cost of implementing a proposed solution.
Strives to find and implement the solution that delivers value in terms of client business requirements.
Builds rapport and constructive relationships with clients.

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