{"id":36240,"date":"2026-05-20T12:02:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/senior-it-business-analyst\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:03:10","slug":"senior-it-business-analyst","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/senior-it-business-analyst\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior IT Business Analyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE:<\/p>\n<p>Strategic Business Analysis &amp; Advisory<\/p>\n<p>\tLead enterprise-wide business analysis initiatives aligned to organisational strategy.<br \/>\n\tTranslate strategic objectives into business requirements and actionable solutions.<br \/>\n\tProvide expert advisory services to executive management and the Project Management Office.<br \/>\n\tConduct cost estimation, budget management, benefit definition, and roadmap development.<br \/>\n\tWrite business cases, project concepts, proposals, and business models.<br \/>\n\tIdentify opportunities for innovation, optimisation, and digital transformation.<br \/>\n\tContribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and benefits realisation processes.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements Elicitation &amp; Management<\/p>\n<p>\tLead complex requirements gathering engagements using appropriate methodologies (e.g., workshops, interviews, process mapping).<br \/>\n\tDefine and document functional and non-functional requirements.<br \/>\n\tEnsure requirements are traceable, prioritised, and aligned to business value.<br \/>\n\tManage scope changes and maintain a controlled requirements baseline.<br \/>\n\tFacilitate stakeholder validation and sign-off processes.<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Relationship Management<\/p>\n<p>\tConduct end-to-end business process reviews and gap analyses.<br \/>\n\tDevelop \u201cas-is\u201d and \u201cto-be\u201d process models.<br \/>\n\tRecommend process optimisation and automation opportunities.<br \/>\n\tEnsure alignment with governance, compliance, and risk frameworks.<br \/>\n\tSupport business process re-engineering initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Governance, Methodologies and Frameworks<\/p>\n<p>\tPromote best practices in business analysis methodologies and tools.<br \/>\n\tContribute to the development of frameworks, templates, and standards.<br \/>\n\tStay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.<br \/>\n\tSupport risk identification and mitigation planning within projects.<br \/>\n\tContribute to audit readiness and governance reporting.<br \/>\n\tEnsure documentation standards and quality assurance processes are maintained.<\/p>\n<p>Solution Design &amp; Validation<\/p>\n<p>\tCollaborate with solution architects, developers, and vendors to design fit-for-purpose solutions.<br \/>\n\tEvaluate solution options through feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.<br \/>\n\tSupport system configuration, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and deployment activities.<br \/>\n\tEnsure solutions meet defined requirements and deliver intended benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Qualifications:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tB Degree or B Tech in a relevant or equivalent qualification and field.<br \/>\n\tRecognised Business Analysis certification (e.g., CBAP \/ Diploma in Business Analysis or equivalent).<\/p>\n<p>Work Experience:<\/p>\n<p>External Candidates:<\/p>\n<p>\tSpecialist \u2013 8 years of work experience, 4 years of business Analysis experience.<\/p>\n<p>Internal Candidates:<\/p>\n<p>\tManager \u2013 6 years working experience, 3 years of business Analysis experience.<\/p>\n<p>Other\u00a0Experience in:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tAgile methodologies (Scrum, backlog management, sprint planning, inception phases).<br \/>\n\tSystems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in complex enterprise environments.<br \/>\n\tUML and BPMN modelling (essential).<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.tcta.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n<p>tcta.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/tcta.mcidirecthire.com","_company_name":"TCTA (Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority)","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.tcta.co.za\/","_company_tagline":"Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) is a state-owned entity charged with financing and implementing bulk raw water infrastructure projects. 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TCTA is a state-owned entity, established in terms of Government Notice No 2631 in Government Gazette No 10545, dated 12 December 1986. 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