Senior IT Business Analyst | Digital Transformation | Stellenbosch
Network IT · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Overview
A leading FMCG and distribution company in Stellenbosch is looking for a seasoned Senior IT Business Analyst to drive digital transformation and unlock business value. You will lead complex projects, implement AI driven solutions, and bridge the gap between business stakeholders and IT. This is a strategic role for someone with 12 to 15 years of experience who thrives on innovation and wants to shape the future of business systems.
About the role
As a Senior IT Business Analyst, you will play a strategic role in shaping business systems and leading digital transformation initiatives. You will work closely with executive leadership, IT teams, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for optimisation and innovation.
Key duties include:
- Lead complex business and systems projects from concept through implementation.
- Identify and implement AI driven solutions to improve efficiency, automate processes, and enhance decision making.
- Analyse business processes, systems, and datasets to uncover opportunities for optimisation.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives and recommend innovative technologies.
- Act as the bridge between business stakeholders, IT teams, and executive leadership.
- Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design, testing, training, and change management.
- Deliver data driven insights that enable smarter business decisions.
- Lead project teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
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Requirements
- 12 to 15 years of experience in Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, or related IT environments.
- Strong experience delivering business and technology solutions across multiple projects.
- Proven project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience analysing complex business processes and large datasets.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with executive level stakeholders.
- Relevant degree in IT, Business, Mathematics, Science, or a related field.
- Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and driving business value.
- Bonus: FMCG, Distribution, or Supply Chain industry experience.
- Bonus: Software development exposure, SQL, and relational database knowledge.
- Bonus: Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
- Bonus: Exposure to HTML5, C#, .NET, Blazor, Syspro, or Tableau.
- Bonus: Strong understanding of AI technologies and automation solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex business and systems projects from concept through implementation.
- Identify and implement AI driven solutions that improve efficiency, automate processes, and enhance decision making.
- Analyse business processes, systems, and datasets to uncover opportunities for optimisation.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives and recommend innovative technologies.
- Act as the bridge between business stakeholders, IT teams, and executive leadership.
- Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design, testing, training, and change management.
- Deliver data driven insights that enable smarter business decisions.
- Lead project teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Job details
- Organisation
- Network IT
- Location
- Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (12+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a senior role, so your CV should clearly show your experience leading complex projects and driving digital transformation. Highlight any work you have done with AI, automation, or data analysis, as these are key for this job. The company values innovation and continuous improvement, so mention times you have introduced new technologies or improved processes. Since you will work with executives, demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management skills. If you have FMCG or supply chain experience, make sure that stands out. Also, note that applications are through the Pnet portal, so ensure your profile is up to date.
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