521 IT Analysts jobs in South Africa

·    The Systems Analyst must ensure that all system designs are aligned with business objectives, and requirements and ensure that requirements are accurate and complete.

·    Also, must ensure quality delivery, optimum performance and stability of systems and ensure ideal integration of new and existing systems to the broader IT environment.

·    Investigates and analyses business problems to understand their nature, cause, effects, and drivers, using a variety of methods and techniques.

·    Documenting business process requirements through interviews or facilitation sessions.

·    Conducting engagements with key role-players within the various departments to further understand their business processes, needs and challenges.

·    Analyze existing business processes & technology and propose new developments and changes based on business requirements.

·    Develop functional and technical specifications to meet the business needs of clients.

·    Conduct system analysis for new and existing systems.

·    Construct programs including coding, testing, and debugging.

·    Preparing business cases and conducting risk assessments.

·    Conducting playback sessions(presentations) with the Business to ensure that the information extracted from the business documents and through the interview process is accurate and complete.

·    Tertiary qualification in Computer Science and/or Software Engineering and/or Information Systems and/or Information Technology and/or related technical certification in business systems analysis.

·    Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Systems Analyst.

·    A good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

·    Good understanding of systems and software development processes.

·    Good written and verbal communication skills.

·    Integration documentation

·    Experience in systems analysis output documentation

R 90,000.00 - 100,000.00 (South African Rand)

Experience: 8+ years
Start Date: Immediate

Apply only if you possess the following skills within the Insurance and Finance sector:

These skills are mandatory for the role.

Skills

• SQL
• Spark
• Git
• Python,
• machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn),
• Power BI, Qlik, and other interactive visualization tools
  

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join our clients team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in data analysis and be skilled in leveraging various tools and technologies to provide valuable insights. You will be responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing data to help inform business decisions within the insurance and finance sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze large datasets from multiple sources
• Develop and maintain ETL processes
• Utilize Databricks and the Spark Framework for data processing
• Write and optimize SQL queries
• Create and manage scripts for data manipulation and analysis
• Develop data visualizations and reports using Power BI
• Work with AWS to manage and analyze cloud-based data
• Utilize Python for data analysis and automation tasks
• Apply SAS for advanced analytics and statistical modeling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and provide data-driven insights

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Databricks and the Spark Framework
• Strong experience with ETL processes
• Advanced scripting skills
• Expertise in SQL and Python
• Experience with Power BI for data visualization
• Familiarity with AWS for cloud-based data management
• Proficiency in SAS for statistical analysis

Preferred Experience:

• Previous work in the insurance and finance sectors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in data analysis or a similar role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Start Date: Immediate

If you are a detail-oriented data analyst with a strong background in the listed skills and experience in the insurance and finance sectors, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description – BI Analyst (Power BI, Microsoft Environment)

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled
BI Analyst
with extensive expertise in
Power BI
,
MS SQL Server
, and financial data analysis to support the execution of
Client Profitability Tracking and Reporting
for a leading financial institution. The ideal candidate will have experience designing complex dashboards, delivering actionable insights, and working in a
Microsoft technology stack
environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain
  Power BI dashboards
  and reports for client profitability tracking and reporting.
• Work within a
  Microsoft ecosystem
  using
  MS SQL Server
  as the primary data source.
• Translate business requirements into
  data models
  and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with data analysts, finance teams, and business stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely insights.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with
  financial reporting standards
  .
• Optimize data models and queries for performance and scalability.
• Support
  ad-hoc reporting and analysis
  needs.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years
  of experience as a BI Analyst or similar role.
• Expert-level proficiency in
  Power BI
  (DAX, Power Query, data modeling) and
  MS SQL Server
  for data integration.
• Strong knowledge of
  financial data structures, profitability metrics, and KPIs
  .
• Experience in
  banking or financial services
  preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Statistics, or related field.
• Microsoft certifications in Power BI, SQL Server, or Data Analytics would be an advantage.

Job Description – Data Analyst (SQL, Microsoft Environment)

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned
Data Analyst
with strong expertise in
SQL
,
MS SQL Server
, and financial data analysis to support
Client Profitability Tracking and Reporting
initiatives in a
Microsoft technology stack
environment. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing financial datasets, writing queries, and ensuring accurate reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with BI analysts and finance teams to prepare datasets for profitability analysis.
• Write, optimize, and maintain
  complex SQL queries
  on
  MS SQL Server
  for data extraction, transformation, and validation.
• Analyze financial data and support
  profitability reporting
  processes.
• Perform
  data cleansing, validation, and quality checks
  to ensure accuracy.
• Support
  ad-hoc financial analysis
  and develop standard reporting frameworks.
• Document data processes, queries, and reporting standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years
  of experience as a Data Analyst or similar role.
• Expert-level proficiency in
  SQL
  with
  MS SQL Server
  (joins, CTEs, performance tuning, and optimization).
• Experience with
  financial data, reporting, and profitability analysis
  in banking or financial services.
• Exposure to
  BI tools
  such as Power BI or Tableau is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to handle
  large, complex datasets
  efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Statistics, or related field.
• Microsoft certifications in SQL Server or Data Analytics preferred.

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·    Investigates and analyses business problems to understand their nature, cause, effects, and drivers, using a variety of methods and techniques.

·    Documenting business process requirements through interviews or facilitation sessions.

·    Conducting engagements with key role-players within the various departments to further understand their business processes, needs and challenges.

·    Analyze existing business processes & technology and propose new developments and changes based on business requirements.

·    Develop functional and technical specifications to meet the business needs of clients.

·    Conduct system analysis for new and existing systems.

·    Construct programs including coding, testing, and debugging.

·    Preparing business cases and conducting risk assessments.

·    Conducting playback sessions(presentations) with the Business to ensure that the information extracted from the business documents and through the interview process is accurate and complete.

·    Responsible for bridging the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, outlining problems, determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and documents. Helps in guiding businesses in improving processes, services, and software.

·    Experience in process mapping, business case development and IT operational and strategic planning.

·    Experience as a product owner with agile methodology.

·    Lead or participate in multiple projects by completing and updating project documentation; managing project scope; adjusting schedules when necessary; determining daily priorities; ensuring efficient and on time delivery of project tasks and milestones; following proper escalation paths; and managing customer and supplier relationships.

Requirements

·    A Bachelor’s Degree and/or B-Tech in Information Technology and/or Business Analysis Certification.

·    Minimum of 7 years' experience as a Business Analyst.

·    Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing and leading a team.

·    Good written and verbal communication skills.

·    Experience in process mapping, business case development and IT operational and strategic planning.

·    Experience as a product owner with agile methodology.

·    Lead or participate in multiple projects by completing and updating project documentation; managing project scope; adjusting schedules when necessary; determining daily priorities; ensuring efficient and on time delivery of project tasks and milestones; following proper escalation paths; and managing customer and supplier relationships.

Key purpose:

Our Company is looking for a perceptive Business Analyst: Data & Analytics with a high curiosity quotient to join the Supply Chain Intelligence team our company, based at Head Office in Durban.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Drive Continuous Business Improvement initiatives
• In partnership with business users identify continuous business improvement opportunities.
• Identify business improvement opportunities in partnership with business users by developing appropriate Use Cases.
• Support Project-/Product Owner to evaluate and Quantify above mentioned Use Cases by performing a Cost-Benefit analysis.
• Assist functional teams to Streamline Business Processes.
• Develop Data & Analytics Solutions
• Lead and implement cross-functional data & visualisation projects.
• Liaise between business functions and technical teams to deliver analytics solutions.
• Unpack and document business requirements.
• Agree project scope and compile functional specifications.
• Review and analyse technical specification documents.
• Prepare the project plan by engaging all relevant parties.
• Plan for project-related hardware and software requirements by liaising on an ongoing basis with the infrastructure team and external software supplier(s).
• Adhere to ways of working & governance.
• Serve as a liaison between the business and technical consultants.
• Provide post-implementation guidance and support to all end-users.
• Provide Support and Training
• Lead & support RCL FOODS on their digital upskilling journey.
• Work in conjunction with learning team, super users and citizen analysts to deliver and conduct end user training on existing and new data analytics solutions.
• Assist business users in resolving BI related issues.
• Provide clear problem definition and liaise with necessary technical experts / external consultants to resolve technical issues.
• Develop Technical Expertise
• Develop specialist knowledge of the relevant technologies to support.

Qualifications an experience:

• Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or Statistics.
• Minimum of 3 5 years' experience within a similar role, ideally having worked in an FMCG / Supply Chain environment.

Overview

About the job Business Analysts - Data & Analytics

Our Company is looking for a perceptive Business Analyst: Data & Analytics with a high curiosity quotient to join the Supply Chain Intelligence team our company, based at Head Office in Durban.

• Drive Continuous Business Improvement initiatives
• In partnership with business users identify continuous business improvement opportunities.
• Identify business improvement opportunities in partnership with business users by developing appropriate Use Cases.
• Support Project-/Product Owner to evaluate and Quantify above mentioned Use Cases by performing a Cost-Benefit analysis.
• Assist functional teams to Streamline Business Processes.
• Develop Data & Analytics Solutions
• Lead and implement cross-functional data & visualisation projects.
• Liaise between business functions and technical teams to deliver analytics solutions.
• Unpack and document business requirements.
• Agree project scope and compile functional specifications.
• Review and analyse technical specification documents.
• Prepare the project plan by engaging all relevant parties.
• Plan for project-related hardware and software requirements by liaising on an ongoing basis with the infrastructure team and external software supplier(s).
• Adhere to ways of working & governance.
• Ensure effective communication.
• Serve as a liaison between the business and technical consultants.
• Provide post-implementation guidance and support to all end-users.
• Provide Support and Training
• Lead & support RCL FOODS on their digital upskilling journey.
• Work in conjunction with learning team, super users and citizen analysts to deliver and conduct end user training on existing and new data analytics solutions.
• Assist business users in resolving BI related issues.
• Provide clear problem definition and liaise with necessary technical experts / external consultants to resolve technical issues.
• Develop Technical Expertise
• Develop specialist knowledge of the relevant technologies to support.

• Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or Statistics.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience within a similar role, ideally having worked in an FMCG / Supply Chain environment.
• Business principles
• Business process
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Analytics problem methodologies
• Database/warehouse design principles
• AI, Machine Learning & RPA technologies
• SAP R/3 & BW
• Microsoft Power & Azure Platform
• Power BI & DAX (Advanced)
• SQL Skills (intermediate)
• SSIS, SSAS & SSRS
• Tabular Editor

The Organization

The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We're proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment. By joining our passionate and creative team, you can help us achieve our objectives of expanding our pay-TV and SVOD (Subscription Video On demand) subscriber bases, improving advertising sales, spearheading cutting-edge technology, supporting local content and providing an exceptional customer experience.

Join Africa's most loved storyteller

About the Role

Help the businesses to implement solutions in a cost-effective way by determining the requirements of a project or program, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners. Analyze by studying the needs, its business model, its workflows, and its technological systems. Making recommendations to Management that will improve business efficiency. Document requirements and solutions against best practices and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop Business and Process COE
• Build business and process analysis frameworks/practices within MAH
• Establish COE for MAH
• Assist in the development and implementation of a repository
• Provide and incorporate methodology to keep business rules updated at all times
• Implement governance framework
• Implement advanced strategies for gathering, reviewing and analyzing data requirements
• Develop business concepts, capabilities and organizational structures as informed by business strategy – Identify and develop business processes and requirements
• Highlight business rules, data and concepts.
• Provide operational thinking that enables the group to focus on the big picture
• Implement management and control systems and frameworks to ensure alignment between business capabilities and strategic goals
• Conduct Business and Process analysis
• Assess business holistically and develop the business architecture
• Develop and validate both current-state and future-state maps with cross-functional teams and/or customers
• Distill large amounts of complex requirements and data from disparate sources, condense, simplify and clearly articulate the information for the purpose of problem solving
• Assist in defining a set of KPIs that allow management to measure performance of the business as a whole
• Document business requirements
• Document business processes
• Always challenge the status quo to obtain best outcomes
• Eliciting requirements
• Translating and simplifying requirements
• Requirements management and communication
• Prioritize requirements and create conceptual prototypes and mock-ups
• Apply best practices for effective communication and problem-solving
• Researching possible software solutions to increase work efficiency
• Develop business data
• Assist in defining business data architecture
• Assist in continuously refining data architecture
• Clearly map data flows (current and future)
• Build Capability for Business and Process Analysis
• Provide the bridging between business strategy, enterprise architecture
• Business processes (implemented through systems, people and their individual job functions)
• Teach internal teams and countries on frameworks and capabilities
• Provide services to internal teams and country / regional MAH businesses

Qualifications

• BCom Degree or equivalent qualification
• Business and process analysis certification
• Customer Experience knowledge and experience

Required Skills

• Relationship building
• Deadline Driven
• Strong Coordination Skill
• Strong Written skills
• Conflict Management
• Strong Analytical Skill (including use of MS Excel for data analysis)
• Presentation skills (including development of MS PowerPoint documents)
• Report writing- audience Snr Management & Exco

Preferred Skills

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Business and Process Analysis
• Experience with working with African markets would be an advantage
• MultiChoice Product / Service knowledge an advantage
• Excellent understanding of business and process design principles and methodologies and proven track record
• Good overall experience in all areas of the MAH Business would be an advantage