SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Analytical and Conceptual (Advanced).
• Communication (written and verbal) (Advanced).
• Project Management (Basic).
• Multi-tasking (Intermediate)
• Relationship Building (Advanced).
• UML (Advanced).
• Prototyping (Advanced).
• Test Management (Advanced).
• Agile Methodology (Intermediate).
• Systems (Intermediate).
• Development (Intermediate).
• Technology life cycle (Advanced).
• Business (Advanced).
• Analytical and Conceptual (Advanced).
• Communication (written and verbal) (Advanced).
• Project Management (Basic).
• Multi-tasking (Intermediate).
• Relationship Building (Advanced).
• UML (Advanced).
• Prototyping (Advanced).
• Test Management (Advanced).
• Agile Methodology (Intermediate).

EDUCATION:

• Matric
• Degree / Diploma in IT(Essential).
• Business Analyst course (Essential).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years Business Analyst experience (Essential).
• 1 year Insurance industry experience (Advantageous).
• 4 years UML experience (Essential).
• 4 years Screen Prototyping experience (Essential).
• 4 years Test and Defect Management Tools experience (Essential).

To provide support to the business unit by:

• Acting as a Product Owner between business and the Systems/IT department by breaking down features into user stories and ensuring that user stories are clearly defined and well understood Clarity in communication is an essential component of this function.
• Lead requirement gathering and story mapping workshops with stakeholders.
• Manage, refine and prioritise the product backlog to enable effective planning with the Scrum team.
• Taking ownership of the development process on behalf of the Business by actively participating in all Agile events to help the team achieve its goals.
• Under limited supervision undertakes specialist feasibility analysis, evaluations or business projects.
• Gives feedback on deliver plans and assists with impact analysis.
• May research and prepare reports on related subjects.
• Can move easily to understand different business units.
• Business Analyst Team Leader.
• Collaborate and Plan prioritized deliverables with the manager for Project work and Business As Usual items.
• Quality Assurance of all Business Analysis done to ensure correctness and completeness.