Purpose Statement

• To lead a Business Analysts team, prioritize and oversee work within the BSC Operational System Support client-facing departments, and provide subject matter expertise and actionable insights to influence decision-making. Ensure delivery within contracted timelines, aligned with the objectives, plans, processes, and standards of the Operational System Support Department.

Experience
Minimum/Ideal:

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience as an Business Analyst in an operational environment.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in leading a team in a fast-moving environment.

Function specific experience: 

• Experience in identifying, quantifying, and providing solutions for business challenges using data or technology.
• Experience and knowledge of the ETL (extract, transform, load) data flow.
• Experience in handling complex projects.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational in Grade 12 National Certificate
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A Relevant Professional Qualification in Business Analysis or Data Analysis

Knowledge

• People/team leadership practices and principles
• General operations management practices and principles and stakeholder and client management
• HR principles and processes.
• Client service principles and practices.
• Liaising with 3rd party providers

Function specific knowledge: 

• Proficiency in Amazon Connect for monitoring capabilities and identifying improvement areas through reporting and dashboards
• Operational Process mapping skills
• Ability to drive an environment of innovation and identify opportunities for process automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Proficient in agile project management and Jira.

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Presentation Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Project Management Skills (Methodolgy Specific)
• Reporting Skills