Job Openings Senior Systems Analyst

About the job Senior Systems Analyst

Senior Systems Analyst - 12 Month Contract
Project & Technical Analysis
  • Analyse and design functionalities or upgrades, particularly those of greater complexity.

  • Facilitate design sessions to develop functional/system specifications.

  • Identify project risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.

  • Collaborate with system architects and developers to design:

    • Integration files or messages (e.g., web services, XML, flat files, APIs)

    • System configurations (excluding production environments)

    • SQL queries and database structures

Process & Requirements Analysis

  • Analyse and document current system process flows.

  • Propose cost-effective, feasible solutions aligned to business objectives.

  • Model system behaviour and structure using UML 2.5 and ERDs.

  • Assist in system screen design or collaborate with UX specialists.

  • Translate business requirements or user stories into functional/system documentation.

  • Run analysis end-to-end where requirements are not pre-defined.

Stakeholder Engagement
  • Interface with architects, QA, product owners, analysts, strategists, and vendors.
  • Work with cross-functional project team members and external/internal stakeholders.

  • Review test cases and validate system outcomes against requirements.

Agile & Continuous Delivery
  • Participate in Agile environments with frequent deployments (monthly or more).
  • Actively contribute to daily stand-ups and the Systems Analyst Community of Practice.

  • Perform sanity/acceptance testing to validate solution delivery.

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Lead systems analysis efforts at the programme/project level.

  • Mentor and support the development of junior analysts.

Domain Expertise: Cross-Border Payments & Finsurv

  • Solid experience with cross-border payment platforms, including SWIFT.

  • Familiarity with ISO20022 standards (PAIN, PACS, CAMT) and SWIFT MT series.

  • Understanding of SAMOS, RTGS, and other cross-border market infrastructures.

  • Up-to-date knowledge of payment modernisation and regulatory compliance.

  • Experience in Finsurv, Balance of Payments reporting, and exchange control.

  • Exposure to SARB integrations and Forex systems.

General Responsibilities

  • Promote business profitability through IT solutions.

  • Ensure all requirements and artefacts are complete, signed off, and kept current.

  • Deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines and project expectations.

  • Participate in all relevant team and stakeholder sessions.

Qualifications

  • Degree or Diploma in IT, Business Systems or a related field.

  • CBAP certification preferred.

Experience

  • 10+ years of relevant systems analysis experience.

  • 4-5 years of domain experience in Payments and Forex.

  • Proficiency in UML and Use Case development.

  • Knowledge of Forex IT infrastructure and incident/change management.


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