ENVIRONMENT:UNDERSTAND and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement as the next Systems Analyst sought by a reputable Retail Group. You will require a 3-year IT tertiary qualification, an Oracle Certification in addition would be preferred, have 5 years relevant IT experience in Oracle EBS (Financials) implementation, an understanding of Oracle database and a database language (SQL experience preferred), Oracle Financials configuration experience across modules, standard Oracle documentation (BR100/MD070) experience, Project Management and experience working on projects or large continuous improvement initiatives. Standby duty will be expected as [URL Removed] current systems solutions and business requirements
- Interpret and provide input to translate complex business requirements into business requirement definitions and specifications.
- Analyse and evaluate required system enhancements.
- Analyse existing systems and interfaces for modification / improvement purposes.
Design new or enhanced systems to accommodate business needs
- Participate in the process design or re-design and translate business / user requirements / processes into a system design.
- Design system enhancements.
- Change systems specifications based on testing problems / changing requirements.
- Design interfaces with other systems.
- Provide input to deployment plans based on designs.
Test proposed solutions
- Develop system test plans for system and integration testing.
- Perform systems testing and integration testing, and feedback results.
Participate in the implementation of new solutions to ensure successful integration into current environment
- Manage the creation and hand-over of the system administration procedures.
- Participate in the post-implementation reviews for completed projects.
- Ensure SME input during the implementation process.
Support current solutions –
- Resolve user queries.
- Ensure the stability of the existing systems environment.
- Provide input to programming support teams.
- Provide functional leadership and guidance.
Collaborate with and support ITS and the business
- Integrate with relevant business and IT stakeholders.
- Provide system input to design of user training material.
- Provide operational support to the business area.
- Provide knowledge transfer and support to team members.
- Support Audit.
Create and maintain documentation
- Develop and maintain all relevant SDLC documentation.
- Document, publish and maintain system design (new system developments and enhancements) and all interfaces with other systems.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3-year IT tertiary qualification.
- Oracle Certification preferred.
- Minimum 5 years relevant IT experience in Oracle EBS (Financials) implementation.
- Will be required to perform standby duties.
- Understanding of Oracle database and a database language (SQL experience preferred).
- Oracle Financials configuration experience across modules.
- Experience in standard Oracle documentation (BR100/MD070).
- Experience working on projects or large continuous improvement initiatives.
- Project Management methodology.
- Retail experience advantageous.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape.
- Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved.
- Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself.
- Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects.
- Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed.
- Listens attentively and checks understanding of the message being received.
- Speaks fluently in team meetings when presenting information.
- Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues in order to enhance performance throughout the organisation.
- Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
- Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change.
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