Data Analyst
Parvana Strategic Sourcing
- Claremont, Cape Town
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with stakeholders to assess system functionality and identify requirements for a seamless transition to SaaS.
- Lead the gathering of requirements and drafting of specifications, ensuring clear alignment with business needs.
- Conduct user acceptance testing to validate new functionalities and ensure they meet stakeholders' expectations.
- Enhance data analytics and visualisations to provide actionable insights and improve decision-making.
- Analyse data trends and patterns to uncover valuable insights for the organisation.
- Assist in evaluating and onboarding implementation service providers to ensure smooth transitions.
- Contribute to improving operational processes and developing scalable solutions to drive efficiency.
- Maintain open communication with stakeholders to keep them informed of progress and address any concerns.
- Participate in visioning, planning, and issue triaging sessions to shape the future direction of projects.
- Document business and user requirements to ensure clarity and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering collaboration and understanding.
- Engage in user acceptance testing and feedback sessions to refine and improve solutions.
- Conduct stakeholder interviews to gain insights into operational needs and requirements.
- Collaborate closely with the development team to ensure solutions meet business objectives and user needs.
- 7 years' of business analysis experience, with proficiency in basic database concepts.
- Strong business analysis skills, adept at gathering requirements and drafting specifications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation abilities.
- Systematic thinker, able to articulate ideas clearly in both written and verbal formats.
- Willingness to travel to diverse locations within South Africa and neighbouring countries.
- Comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders and working in purpose-driven environments.
- Self-directed and adaptable, capable of thriving in corporate and remote settings.
- Experience with data visualisation tools.
- Enthusiasm for social impact initiatives, with confident yet teachable interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and resilient in challenging circumstances.
- Effective communicator, proactive in seeking assistance and respectful of cultural diversity.
- Collaborative, team-oriented, and adaptable to changing roles and environments.
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