IT Business Analyst (ACRN) - Harare or Johannesburg
Role Description : Evaluate business processes, understand business problems or opportunity to identify and capture relevant business (e.g. functional and non-functional) requirements, document As-Is and To-Be Process models.
Drive business improvement across the mining value chain by evaluating and optimizing end-to-end processes through comprehensive analysis to support strategic transformation. Act as a key liaison between stakeholders, technical teams, and end users. Leading requirement reviews, facilitating workshops, developing test-cases and conducting user acceptance testing to ensure solutions align with the end-to-end mining value chain for the business needs. Deliver timely, relevant updates to decision-makers through structured reporting frameworks, enabling informed and agile decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate business processes, proactively identify requirements, and pinpoint opportunities for improvement to design and implement effective solutions.
- Facilitate continuous review and refinement of business requirements to align with evolving operational needs.
- Maintain awareness of emerging trends and best practices in business analysis within the mining sector.
- Lead stakeholder engagements through structured meetings and presentations to communicate insights and proposed strategies.
- Conduct thorough requirements analysis, document findings, and clearly articulate recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Extract key insights from stakeholder discussions and translate them into actionable reports.
- Collaborate closely with clients, technical experts, and management to ensure alignment and shared understanding.
- Validate that proposed solutions effectively address business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
- Strategically prioritize initiatives based on their impact and relevance to business goals.
- Act as a bridge between users and stakeholders to facilitate clear communication and mutual understanding.
- Track project milestones and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
Industry Expertise
Comprehensive knowledge of the mining value chain, from extraction at the pit through to final product delivery at the port.Proficient in mining recovery processes, reconciliation practices, and production accounting standards related to mineral beneficiation.Skilled in applying short interval control methodologies to support agile decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and drive profitability.Requirements
Skill level : Experienced (>5 years). Mining experience preferred.
Education : BSc. / Beng. / BTech Technical (STEM) Degree or equivalent experience. (BTS) with Mining experience.Exposure to : BPMN, BABOK, SAFe for Teams and Design thinking training.Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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