Junior Systems Analyst – Leverage Point

DISCIPLINE: Information Technology

Date last written (if known): 06 September 2022

SUB-DISCIPLINE: Information Systems

CONTRIBUTION: Junior

LOCATION: Gaborone

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Information Systems Team is responsible for supporting the design and development of both custom and core product software features. Business Analysts work with domain experts to solicit and identify business requirements, address usability concerns, and document solutions.

As a member of the Information Systems Team, the Junior Business Analyst supports the team members throughout the project lifecycle. They play an integral part of the product analysis, design and implementation process. Under the direction and guidance of Senior Business Analysis & Project Managers, you will aide in documenting both business requirements and comprehensive solutions for several projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

• Under the direction of Supervisor.
• Development of Business Requirement Specification documents, Technical Specification Document, ERD Models, Test Cases, Training Manuals, and all related documents per project requirements.
• Provide documentation support for requirements gathering; process analysis; gap analysis; design of new functionality; and product testing.
• Develop periodic project progress reports for the Project Manager.
• Manage written communications between stakeholders and internal business units.
• Manage and maintain content management and control processes and tools.
• Assist with the daily management of operational functions of the Project Team, including preparation and minutes for standing meetings, reporting processes, information flow.
• Provide support to developers, database administrators and other experts as maybe seen necessary

IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Define project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases and elements; assisting project teams; active participation as project team member
• Assist in monitoring project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; recommending actions

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS/MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or any related field

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies
• Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data