ICT Specialist (Business Analyst) REF NO: 3/3/1/85/2026

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**Overview** This role is for an ICT Specialist (Business Analyst) within the Department of Agriculture (DOA). The specialist will be responsible for coordinating and managing the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives, and goals for ICT programmes and projects. Key aspects include preparing business cases, performing transversal business systems analysis, and developing Master Systems/ICT Plans. **What you will do** * Co-ordinate and manage the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives and goals for ICT programmes/projects within the agreed frameworks. Prepare for requirements elicitation. Conduct JAD sessions. Documents elicitation. Review /confirm documented requirements. Circulate document for formal sign-off. Map business processes and audit business systems. Map As-Is business processes. * Conduct Gap-Analysis. Map To-Be business processes. Review/Confirm documented processes. Prepare business cases for systems development programmes/projects. Understand Business objectives. Conduct business impact analysis/stakeholder analysis. Schedule initial briefing session with all relevant stakeholders. Obtain High- Level functional requirements. Understand High-Level Business processes. * Research/investigate solution options. Obtain Financials. Review/Confirm documented Business Case. Circulate Business Case for sign-off. Perform transversal business systems analysis. Assess Requirements against Transversal System. Assess organisational readiness. Define transition requirements. * Prepare solution validation assessment. Develop Master Systems/ICT Plans. Conduct evaluation of existing ICT environment. Perform Gap Analysis between current environments & desired departmental strategic vision. Identify, evaluate & recommend future state technologies to modernize ICT environment. Draft Master Systems Plan. Review/Confirm MSP. Circulate MSP for sign-off. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Computer Science / Information Technology NQF level 6. * Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in business case and business requirement specification BRS development. * Job related knowledge: Business Process Re-engineering 6 SIGMA. Business System Analysis. Business Process Modelling IDEF, BPEL, BPML. Functional design and user requirement specifications UML. Business case development. Basic finance and accounting. Understanding of the Application Development Process SDLC. Working knowledge of BPM Toolsets such as Case Wise or ARIS. * Job related skills: Computer literacy, good grooming and presentation skills, good telephone etiquette, Good organisational skills, good people skills, High level of reliability, Communication skills verbal and written. Team worker skills. Facilitation skills. Presentation skills. Planning and organising skills. Project Management skills. Ability to work under pressure. Teamwork. A valid driver’s license. **Who should apply** Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Computer Science / Information Technology (NQF level 6), coupled with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in business case and business requirement specification (BRS) development. Applicants should possess strong job-related knowledge in areas such as Business Process Re-engineering (6 SIGMA), Business System Analysis, Business Process Modelling (IDEF, BPEL, BPML), functional design, user requirement specifications (UML), business case development, basic finance and accounting, and an understanding of the Application Development Process (SDLC). Working knowledge of BPM Toolsets like Case Wise or ARIS is also required. Furthermore, candidates must demonstrate strong computer literacy, excellent grooming and presentation skills, good telephone etiquette, strong organisational and people skills, high reliability, effective verbal and written communication, teamwork, facilitation, planning, and project management skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure. A valid driver’s license is essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/ict-specialist-business-analyst-ref-no-3-3-1-85-2026-department-of-agriculture-land-reform-and-rural-development Source: myjobmag

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