Business Analyst

SAICA has embarked on an exciting transformation to become an insights-driven, technology-enabled, and AI-powered organisation. As part of our journey, we are streamlining processes, enhancing our digital capabilities, and strengthening our focus on sustainability in the accounting profession. This transformation presents an opportunity for you to grow and contribute to SAICA’s vision in a redefined, future-fit role. We are looking for enthusiastic, skilled professionals who are eager to innovate, embrace data-driven decision-making, and help shape the future of the profession. Purpose of the job The Data and Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing data architectures and technology solutions that align with the organization's strategic goals. This role ensures that the IT systems, data flows, and infrastructure are optimized to support the organization's operations and services to its members. The Data and Solutions Architect will work closely with cross-functional teams to create robust, scalable, and secure data solutions while addressing both immediate and long-term needs in support of organizational growth and member satisfaction. Key/main outputs Output 1: Business Analysis

• Participate and give input into the formulation and ongoing implementation of the SAICA business architecture • Work with Senior Management to identify business needs, challenges and opportunities; • Execute organizational goals by analyzing the identified business needs, developing and recommending initiatives to meet those needs • Contribute to the organization’s financial objectives by recommending and implementing initiatives that will help reduce costs and increase revenue • Understand and document business and functional systems requirements for all the affected business units within SAICA (Use cases, sequence diagrams and BDD user stories) • Produce low fidelity user experience designs and mock-up screens. • Perform business process analysis and re-engineering • Identify gaps and provide possible solutions to process inefficiencies • To demonstrate an understanding of software development methodologies, databases, services, and systems • Be able to liaise with the technical implementation teams • Facilitate and participate in functional and user acceptance testing in conjunction with the QA team • Document change request forms for systems/applications that are on the live environment • Work with various business owners in coming up with optimal solutions that will deliver their requirements • To be able to liaise with external Information Technology (IT) vendors. Output 2: Project Management Alignment

• Work closely with the Project Manager to manage the progress of projects against objectives, highlighting roadblocks as soon as they arise and taking ownership for high-quality timely delivery • Manage own tasks to ensure that they are delivered within specified project timelines. Output 3: Risk Management Alignment

• Responsible for identifying risks that will be managed by PMO Output 4: Business Process Optimisation/Re-Engineering

• Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in business processes and operating systems across the organization • Use data and business insight to ensure pace of progress and quality of analysis are maintained in line with the expectations of Senior Management • Document business processes in line with the SAICA Business Architecture. Output 5: Change Management

• Work closely with the Change Manager to implement change, provide problem-solving, and facilitate decision-making and consensus-building across business functions. • Support organisation-wide change management strategy to build a common organisational understanding of business objectives Output 6: Embrace and drive organisational transformation

• Actively contribute to cost containment efforts by identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies, optimising resources, and ensuring value-driven decision making in daily activities.
• Support SAICA’s transformation into an insights-driven organisation by leveraging data and analytics to enhance decision-making, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement in your area of work.
• Effectively utilise digital tools and technology to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve service delivery. Stay informed about new and emerging technologies relevant to your role.
• Adopt and embrace AI-driven tools and automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in job-related tasks, while continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes through innovative technology solutions.
• Identify and support SAICA’s management of risks related to sustainability, including environmental risks, regulatory changes and social risks and integrating them into business continuity and risk management plans.