System Analyst jobs in South Africa

The Business- and System Analyst will drive Subtropico’s growth and digital transformation by analysing processes and translating business needs into practical solutions. This role suits an analytically minded problem-solver, ideally with an Industrial Engineering background, who enjoys improving operations across different parts of the business. The role will play a central role in supporting the expansion of new business units, services, and business models as the Group grows.

• Business Process Analysis & Improvement
  • Review and document key business processes across Finance, HR, Operations, and new initiatives, ensuring outputs are clear and actionable.
  • Identify inefficiencies, manual steps, and process gaps, and propose improvements that reduce workload and increase efficiency.
  • Contribute to designing fit-for-purpose operating models that can scale with the business.
  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of process documentation and recommendations.
• Systems & Operational Support
  • Translate business needs into clear operational and system requirements.
  • Support implementation, testing, and adoption of new systems or digital tools, ensuring that it meets business needs.
  • Help ensure processes and systems are practical, usable, and aligned with operational realities.
  • Deliver analysis outputs that are accurate, understandable, and support decision-making.
• Internal Stakeholder & Initiative Coordination
  • Act as a coordination point between business units, IT, and external service providers.
  • Support planning, tracking, and execution of smaller cross-functional initiatives, managing dependencies and timelines.
  • Communicate effectively and provide clear documentation, process guides, and decision summaries.
  • Build positive engagement and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders.
• New Business Units & Business Models
  • Support operational setup of new business units, services, or platforms.
  • Assist in defining processes, roles, data requirements, and system touchpoints.
  • Help identify risks, gaps, and scaling considerations early in new initiatives.
  • Contribute to the successful day-to-day operationalisation of new initiatives.
• Problem Solving & Decision Support
  • Apply structured problem-solving to business and operational challenges.
  • Use data and basic reporting (primarily Excel) to inform recommendations.
  • Take increasing ownership of initiatives, supporting decision-making and performance improvements.
  • Contribute to defining performance measures or basic KPIs where relevant, supporting operational effectiveness.

• 2–4 years’ experience in business analysis, process improvement, operations analysis, or consulting/implementation environments.
• Experience supporting system rollouts, operational change, or cross-functional initiatives is advantageous.
• Exposure to complex operations, transformation-focused organisations, or agricultural/commodity-based environments is beneficial but not required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred) or a related analytical field such as Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, or Information Systems.

• Business process analysis, end-to-end process mapping, and documentation.
• Identification of process inefficiencies, control gaps, and scalability constraints.
• Translation of business requirements into clear operational and functional specifications.
• Support for system implementations, including rollout, testing, user adoption, and stabilisation.
• Basic data analysis using Excel; exposure to dashboards and reporting tools is advantageous.
• Documentation of workflows, procedures, and operating models.
• Understanding of how systems, data, and processes interact in an operational context.
• No coding or advanced system configuration skills required.

• Structured, logical problem-solving approach.
• Comfortable working in dynamic and evolving environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across stakeholder groups.
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with a strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to influence and collaborate without formal authority.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Retirement benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications
• A positive and collaborative work environment

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to recruit@subtropico.co.za.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications close on 13 February 2026.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the application closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.