With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
Work as part of a DevOps team, leverage specialist analysis & testing tools, frameworks, techniques and practices to elicit, define and organize business requirements. Translate & document business requirements into user stories & specifications (Full Stack, Cross System) detailing integration points, business & associated risk / opportunities to be realised. And following this analysis, work collaboratively within squads during design & delivery activity including assuming responsibility for manual application testing processes, frameworks & outcomesJob Description
Key Critical Skills & Responsibilities:
Analytical Skills:
Ability to analyze complex data and business processes.
Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address issues effectively.
Communication Skills:
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders clearly.
Technical Proficiency:
Understanding of IT systems and software development lifecycle (Advantageous to know Agile principles and practices).
Understanding of business analysis methodologies and tools.
Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Attention to Detail:
High level of accuracy in documenting requirements and analyzing data.
Ability to write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
Assist in the preparation of user manuals, training materials, and other documentation.
Perform testing and quality assurance to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
Team Collaboration:
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders.
Adaptability:
Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
Qualifications & Experience:
Tertiary degree i.e. Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) or Bachelor of Technology (BTech) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) with major in Information Systems or Informatics or Computer Science or Statistics, Data Science, etc.
4 years or more of experience in business analysis.
Proven track record of working on complex IT projects.
Understanding of financial services and credit risk management principles is advantageous
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Information TechnologyAbsa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised