Systems Analyst

Job Description

We’re looking for a seasoned Systems Analyst with a strong process and system-thinking mindset, deep technical expertise, and a passion for driving change. Operating within an Agile environment, you’ll play a key role in shaping the architecture and evolution of our enterprise platforms — enabling innovation, integration, and long-term scalability. If you're a visionary analyst ready to be a catalyst for transformation, we want to hear from you.

As a System Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. Your responsibilities will include gathering and analysing business requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and working closely with development teams to ensure successful implementation. You will also be involved in system design, testing, and optimization, ensuring that solutions meet business objectives. Effective communication with stakeholders and continuous learning to stay updated with industry trends are key aspects of this role.

Hello future Systems Analyst!

As part of our talent team at FNB Points of Presence, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 4+ years’ experience in Systems Analysis, solution design, or platform development within enterprise environments, preferably in the financial services or analytical modelling domain.
• Strong understanding of Java programming and development practices. 
• Experience with data analysis and modelling techniques. 
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of different systems analysis techniques, tools, and methodologies.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficient in communication (verbal, non-verbal, written), stakeholder engagement, and technical presentation.
• Advanced solution design and modelling capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to seamlessly context-switch and work across diverse projects and technologies with agility and focus.
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intermediate SQL skills.
• Advanced knowledge of modelling notations and languages (e.g., BPMN, UML).
• Solid understanding of web services, microservices, and APIs (advantageous).
• Experience with REST, SOAP UI, JSON, XML; ability to interpret XSDs and Swagger documentation (advantageous).
• Technical writing skills (advantageous).
• TOGAF certification (advantageous).
• Programming knowledge or experience (beneficial).
• Familiarity with the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) (beneficial).

Are you someone who can:

• Engage professionally and effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Collaborate across teams and disciplines to achieve shared outcomes.
• Analyse and translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications for platform solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, document, and implement scalable, reusable platform components.
• Drive the evolution of enterprise platforms, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, security policies, and strategic business objectives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., backlog refinement, sprint planning) and contribute to continuous delivery and improvement practices.
• Monitor platform performance, proactively identifying and addressing issues, risks, and opportunities for optimization and innovation.
• Lead system integration efforts, ensuring seamless interoperability across services and applications.
• Develop and maintain high-quality documentation, including solution designs, data flows, interface specifications, non-functional requirements (NFRs), and impact analysis reports.
• Ensure software changes and enhancements align with architectural principles and meet the definition of “ready” for implementation.
• Provide support during production deployments, facilitate post-implementation testing (PIT), and communicate outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee change management processes for go-live initiatives and provide last-line support for production incidents.
• Actively participate in forums and engagements within the Systems Analysis discipline, business units, and broader enterprise.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and skills development within the team, while continuously developing your own expertise

What Success Looks Like

• Collaboration & Influence: Building strong relationships across business and IT, influencing decisions, and championing platform thinking.
• Quality & Governance: Ensuring all solutions meet architectural, security, and operational standards.
• Strategic Impact: Delivering platform solutions that align with enterprise architecture and enable scalable, secure business capabilities.
• Integrated Solutions: Designing customer-centric, strategically aligned solutions that integrate seamlessly across teams and platforms.
• User Satisfaction - Enhancing various user experience through intuitive system design and responsive support.
• Agile Leadership: Driving value through active participation in Agile teams and continuous delivery of high-quality platform features.
• Innovation & Foresight: Identifying and implementing opportunities to modernize platforms and adopt emerging technologies.

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Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

24/03/26