IT Business Analyst (2-Year Contract)

IT Business Analyst (2-Year Contract)

Location: Cape Town (Hybrid – occasional on-site presence required)

Salary: R499,265 – R700,000 per annum (Negotiable based on experience and qualifications)

Employment Type: Fixed-Term (2 Years)

About the Company

A leading institution is seeking an experienced IT professional to provide strategic and operational leadership within its Information & Communication Technology Services (ICTS) department. The organisation is committed to innovation, excellence, and digital transformation, with a strong focus on governance, compliance, and strategic ICT alignment.

About the Role

The IT Business Analyst will play a key role in enabling digital transformation through high-impact IT projects. You’ll work within the IT Governance Services Division, engaging with diverse stakeholders and ensuring that business needs are effectively translated into functional solutions. The position is hybrid, with occasional on-site presence required.

Why Join Them?

• Be part of a globally respected university ranked in the top 1.4% worldwide
• Play a role in meaningful, future-focused digital initiatives
• Work in a culture that values development, collaboration, and purpose
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work setup
• Earn a competitive salary of R499,265 – R700,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyse, and document business, user, and system requirements
• Translate requirements into clear functional and technical specifications
• Support feasibility studies, impact analysis, and solution design
• Collaborate through all stages of the SDLC
• Facilitate testing, training, and implementation processes
• Maintain project documentation and analysis artefacts
• Encourage continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

Requirements

• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in IT, Information Systems, or Business Analysis
• OR NQF Level 5 Business Analysis certification with at least 8 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years in a business analysis role within a large enterprise
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of SDLC and project management lifecycles
• Familiarity with business analysis methodologies and documentation standards
• Competent in data modelling and business process design
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and modelling tools (e.g., Visio, UML)
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Experience in the higher education sector (preferred)
• Project management certification (preferred)