Job Description

To interpret the business requirement specification and translate into a detailed system design specification to enable the development of innovative, flexible and efficient solution of a business problem

Hello Future System Analyst,

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team at FirstRand Life Assurance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. 

Are you someone who can:

Analyse and design new functionalities or upgrades that are more complex in nature and require senior expertise (e.g. complex projects, projects that cut across multiple teams, major enhancements to existing systems and general maintenance of existing systems). 

Lead and facilitate sessions with relevant stakeholders to produce functional and system specifications, whilst ensuring functional/ systems requirements represent a common view among end-users. 

Assist with the identification of risks and issues within the project(s) and mitigation strategies and resolve as required.

In consultation with relevant specialists (e.g. Systems Architect or Developer), analyse and design integration files or messages.

Support with the design and update of system configurations (outside of the production environment) as well as write SQL queries, interrogate database tables for analysis purposes and assist in designing database structures

Examine and analyse current system process flows and document changes that may be required on affected systems.

Contribute to optimisation and improvements of IT systems and processes.

Provide guidance and suggestions on appropriate solutions for related projects or initiatives taking into account cost, risk, delivery and feasibility.

Model system designs to meet business objectives, including behavioural and structural diagrams (i.e. Unified Modeling Language (UML) methodology or similar) aligned to international best practices.

Model and design screens for usability, documenting screen flows and designs or alternatively work with UX Specialists to arrive at optimal screen designs.

Interpret and provide system solutions to meet the approved requirement, along with the functional and system documentation.

Participate in designing and co-creating solutions with relevant business stakeholders or subject matter experts.

Interface and engage across all teams and relevant internal and external stakeholders involved in a project as needed.

Assist QA team by reviewing test cases and scenario’s, and assist the QA teams in identifying final system tests to validate that requirements and solution designs have been met.

Attend and actively contribute towards the SA Forum/ Analysis Community of Practice.

Mentor, guide and coach other Analysts in the team, and assist in the upskilling and knowledge sharing efforts required to ensure a successful project build.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

Have a certificate or Diploma in computer science, information systems, or related fields

Have 5+ years of experience in Systems Analysis

You will have access to:

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging Working

Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to

Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

14/02/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.