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Boardroom Appointments

Senior Systems Analyst

Boardroom Appointments

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Intermediate position
  • Sandton
  • Posted 04 Jun 2025 by Boardroom Appointments
  • Expires in 27 days
  • Job 2612726 - Ref JHB005088

About the position

The Senior Systems Analyst is responsible for converting large-scale business initiatives into world-class IT solutions. This role focuses on complex projects or programmes that may span across teams or business units, and may also involve smaller initiatives as needed. The incumbent must have deep domain expertise in systems analysis, ideally within the relevant industry, and may be required to mentor and guide junior analysts.
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.

Desired Skills:

  • Senior
  • Systems
  • Analysis

Boardroom Appointments

About the agency

A brief history & description of services: •Boardroom Appointments was founded by our current CEO, Ms. Maria Ferreira in 1989 •Boardroom Appointments is a Level 1 category B-BBEE 135% contributor •Growing team of Specialist Consultants and Contract Managers have placed professionals throughout all levels and industries •We have a clear understanding of Permanent Recruitment & Temporary Employment Services •Dedicated Site Management take care of and ensure legal compliance regarding Labour / Business process Outsourcing (BPO), Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Skills & Training, Payroll & Admin, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Bargaining Councils rulings •Our 26 years of experience, bulging databases, address books and incredible national networks enable us to recruit, place and manage all levels of staff including: CEO’s, Managing Directors, CFO’s, COO’s HR Directors, Production Directors, Call Centre Management, Call Centre Agents (Inbound / Outbound), Supervisors, Information Technology specialists, SAP Consultants, Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Automotive Specialists, Telecommunication Specialists, Locums, Pharmacists, Pharmacist Assistants, Marketing & Sales, Logistics & Distribution and Production Staff including Artisans, Semi-skilled and General Workers. •Our Specialist Consultants cater for each individual clients need; Boardroom Appointments is a strong, well-recognised brand and has formed strategic business partnerships with a multitude of leading blue chip JSE listed companies. We focus on QUALITY and not quantity and strive to find only the best candidates for our clients and save our clients time, effort and energy through a personalised customised service level. Boardroom Appointments provides clients with a range of service offerings. We provide clients with a variety of additional benefits that make our services unlike any other. We have staff transportation facilities, a cross-country network of experience, Contract Managers and a service centre that gives us the ability to handle high volumes of client requests.

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