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Business Analyst
PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE
As part of the Business Analysis team, to assist the Corporation in implementing fit-for-purpose and fit-for-use cost-effective technology solutions by eliciting and analysing business systems and data requirements, compiling documentation for business solutions, facilitating the approval of business and system requirements, participating in system testing and business process mapping.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, MEASURES & INTERFACES
- Facilitate and/or participate in workshops and Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions with stakeholders to determine, analyse and interpret business requirements.
- Collaborate with other Business Analysts to map Business processes as required by ECIC.
- Develop Business Requirements Document (BRS), inclusive of functional and technical functional specifications.
- Document Business Cases.
- Develop a test plan and associated test cases.
- Coordinate and participate in User Acceptance Testing.
- Project management and administration (includes project governance documentation)
- Analyse risks associated with business processes and ICT projects
- Obtain project-related sign-off from the relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the implementation of the overall ICT projects.
- Participate and train end-users
- Be a liaison between end-users and technical/ development teams.
- Manage the end-to-end planning and successful deployment of solutions and facilitate software release implementation.
- Analyse client operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities for improvements.
- Analyses the feasibility of, and develops requirements for, new systems and enhancements to existing systems; ensures the system design fits the needs of the users.
- Assesses client needs utilising a structured requirements process (gathering, analysing, documenting, and managing changes) to assist in identifying business priorities, and may advise on options.
- Analyse and understand project scoping, plans and allocated activities.
- Execute allocated activities according to the project plan.
- Identify and manage issues and risks.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on project allocated activities.
- Continually verify the requirements and advise against implementations that do not advance business objectives
- Participate in application support and troubleshooting of business application issues.
Key Measures
- Aligned business processes.
- Improved system functionality
- Accuracy of business requirements
- Project Risk Management
- Project Governance
Key Interfaces
- All Operations functions
- ECIC key stakeholders (internal and external)
- Staff of the Corporation
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree/ B- Tech in computer science or information technology/ information systems/ Process Engineering.
- A certificate in Business Analysis will be advantageous.
- A project management certificate will also be advantageous.
- A minimum of 3 years of Business Analysis experience/ business process management, and business process engineering/reengineering.
- Proven experience in requirements gathering, systems design and process mapping.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
The incumbent should have demonstrated the following competencies:
- Proven proficiency in business analysis;
- Broad understanding of system development lifecycle (SDLC) and modeling methodologies;
- Document writing (Process Flow Diagrams, Business Requirement Specifications, Impact analysis document, and Functional Specification);
- Unified modeling Language (UML) skills;
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
- Problem-solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;
- Facilitation – Ability to manage productive meetings
- Project management knowledge and experience;
- Testing principles and processes;
- System Change management skills;
- Decision-making and innovation skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
- Microsoft Office Suite inclusive of Microsoft Visio.
- Ability to foster good relationships with other areas of the business and at all levels.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
The incumbent is required to have the following Behavioural competencies:
- Problem Solving: Demonstrates adequate problem-solving skills and appropriately applies proven solutions.
- Business Acumen: Develops and uses a strategy to target own time (and time of others) on a portfolio of customers to maximize revenue and profitability.
- Delivery: Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised and organised action plans; ensures plans are safely and successfully implemented.
- Conflict Resolutionr solutions in which all parties can benefit.
- Team Participation: Consistently offers relevant input to team discussions as issues are being clarified and solutions are being developed.
- Flexibility: Available to work more than ordinary business hours.
APPLICATIONS
Closing Date: Monday, 18 July 2025
NOTE: It is ECIC’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets.
Data Protection
Personal information collected and processed for purposes of recruitment will be protected from unauthorised access and improper use or disclosure.
Declaration and Informed Consent
By submitting your application for the advertised role, you give ECIC permission to process your personal information and you acknowledge that you understand the purpose for which it is required and for which it will be used. Furthermore, you declare that all personal information supplied to the ECIC for the purposes of recruitment is accurate, up to date, not misleading and that it is complete in all respects.
Economist – Country Risk & Industry Analysis
ROLE OF THE ECONOMIST
- Daily, apply analytical tools necessary to identify, assess, manage and monitor country / industry risks; and implement and maintain the ECIC underwriting engines to comply with international best practice.
- Compile country/ industry/ sector reports as well as providing inputs to publications that identify trade and investment opportunities for the benefits of South African exporters and investors.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, MEASURES & INTERFACES
- Research, analysis, interpretation and preparation of reports summarising economic data.
- Apply risk assessment methodologies and models for country, industry/ sector and pricing.
- Independently investigate and prepare political, economic and industry briefs/reports of countries in which ECIC would have political and commercial risk appetite.
- Conduct debt sustainability analysis on countries and make recommendations to key committees.
- Compile country and industry risks assessment reports, that enable effective decision making.
- Monitor and manage country/sector risk exposure limits as well as single obligor limits, in line with the Corporation’s risk appetite.
- Liaise with the other Business Units and management on operational issues and evaluation of project insurance applications.
- Work with Senior Economists and contribute to key publications.
- Prepare quarterly economic strategy reports. This includes South African and global economic write-ups. This must be presented to clients, executives and at strategic Board meetings.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, MEASURES & INTERFACES
Key Measures
- Technical reports writing
- Strategic ad hoc research & analysis
- Interaction with internal & external clients & stakeholders
Key Interfaces
- All Operational functions
- ECIC key stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Econometrics, Commerce, International Studies, Business Sciences, Political Sciences or any relevant field with subjects in Economics or Econometrics as majors. Minimum 3 years’ experience is required in the field of economic research, country risk analysis and/or industry/ sector analysis in a business, academic or financial environment.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
The incumbent should have demonstrated the following competencies:
- Economic research & International relations research
- Data analysis,
- Report writing,
- Risk analysis
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to use own initiatives.
- Ability to prioritize own tasks effectively
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to forge relationships with other areas of the business and at all levels;
- Problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
The incumbent is required to have the following Behavioural competencies:
- Problem solving: Demonstrates adequate problem-solving skills and appropriately applies proven solutions.
- Delivery: Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised and organised action plans; ensures plans are safely and successfully implemented.
- Conflict resolution: Identifies and pushes for solutions in which all parties can benefit.
- Team participation: Consistently offers relevant inputs to team discussions as issues are being clarified and solutions are being developed.
- Flexibility: Available to work more than ordinary business hours.
Closing Date: Monday, 18th July 2025
NOTE: It is ECIC’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets.
Data Protection
Personal information collected and processed for purposes of recruitment will be protected from unauthorised access and improper use or disclosure.
Declaration and Informed Consent
By submitting your application for the advertised role, you give ECIC permission to process your personal information and you acknowledge that you understand the purpose for which it is required and for which it will be used. Furthermore, you declare that all personal information supplied to the ECIC for the purposes of recruitment is accurate, up to date, not misleading and that it is complete in all respects.
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