Job Description

Senior Systems Analyst - 12 Month Contract

Project & Technical Analysis

• Analyse and design functionalities or upgrades, particularly those of greater complexity.

• Facilitate design sessions to develop functional/system specifications.

• Identify project risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with system architects and developers to design:

  • Integration files or messages (e.g., web services, XML, flat files, APIs)

  • System configurations (excluding production environments)

  • SQL queries and database structures

Process & Requirements Analysis

• Analyse and document current system process flows.

• Propose cost-effective, feasible solutions aligned to business objectives.

• Model system behaviour and structure using UML 2.5 and ERDs.

• Assist in system screen design or collaborate with UX specialists.

• Translate business requirements or user stories into functional/system documentation.

• Run analysis end-to-end where requirements are not pre-defined.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with architects, QA, product owners, analysts, strategists, and vendors.
• Work with cross-functional project team members and external/internal stakeholders.

• Review test cases and validate system outcomes against requirements.

Agile & Continuous Delivery

• Participate in Agile environments with frequent deployments (monthly or more).
• Actively contribute to daily stand-ups and the Systems Analyst Community of Practice.

• Perform sanity/acceptance testing to validate solution delivery.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead systems analysis efforts at the programme/project level.

• Mentor and support the development of junior analysts.

Domain Expertise: Cross-Border Payments & Finsurv

• Solid experience with cross-border payment platforms, including SWIFT.

• Familiarity with ISO20022 standards (PAIN, PACS, CAMT) and SWIFT MT series.

• Understanding of SAMOS, RTGS, and other cross-border market infrastructures.

• Up-to-date knowledge of payment modernisation and regulatory compliance.

• Experience in Finsurv, Balance of Payments reporting, and exchange control.

• Exposure to SARB integrations and Forex systems.

General Responsibilities

• Promote business profitability through IT solutions.

• Ensure all requirements and artefacts are complete, signed off, and kept current.

• Deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines and project expectations.

• Participate in all relevant team and stakeholder sessions.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in IT, Business Systems or a related field.

• CBAP certification preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant systems analysis experience.

• 4-5 years of domain experience in Payments and Forex.

• Proficiency in UML and Use Case development.

• Knowledge of Forex IT infrastructure and incident/change management.