Solutions Analyst
George, Western Cape (office based position)
Relocate to the beautiful Garden Route and join an innovative company that offers career growth.
Job Overview:
Are you passionate about technology and excited by the opportunity to drive change?
As a Solutions Analyst, you’ll be part of our client’s Digital Transformation team, helping them find and implement cutting-edge software solutions to improve their business operations. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has an eye for detail, and loves learning about new tech tools and how they can make a real impact.
In this role, you’ll work with different teams across the company, from sales to customer service, to understand their needs and challenges. You’ll then research potential software solutions, evaluate how well they meet their requirements, and help ensure a smooth implementation. It’s not about developing the technology yourself-it’s about finding the best tools out there and working with their internal teams to make them fit seamlessly into our environment.
A typical day could involve meeting with business units to discuss their goals, comparing software options, documenting your findings, and collaborating with the IT and software teams to make sure the chosen solutions align with their digital transformation objectives. Your work will directly contribute to smarter business decisions, improved processes, and a more innovative company culture.
Why join them?
This role offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful
projects that transform how they work. If you’re proactive, analytical, and eager to build a career in digital transformation, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
? Identify Business Needs: Partner with various teams to understand their goals and
challenges, ensuring that new technology solutions align with our company objectives.
? Analyse Needs & Solutions: Dive into current business processes and systems, identifying
areas where technology can make a difference by increasing efficiency and solving specific
pain points.
? Research & Recommend Technology Solutions: Explore, evaluate, and recommend third-
party software options that fit our needs. You’ll assess factors like scalability, ease of
integration, and long-term viability.
? Document Requirements: Gather, organize, and clearly document business needs and
translate them into technical requirements, making sure everyone is on the same page.
? Translate Business Needs into Technical Solutions: Work closely with the tech teams to
ensure that the software solutions address our business goals effectively.
? Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Coordinate with teams across the
business-including IT, Data & AI, and Operations-to make sure solutions are implemented
smoothly and effectively.
? Report on Project Progress: Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the progress of
ongoing projects, highlighting any challenges and successes
Requirements:
? Educational Background: Industrial Engineering/ Data Science/ Computer Science/ BComm or a related field.
? Experience Level: 1-3 years of experience in a role involving technology evaluation, business analysis, or digital transformation-preferably within a tech-driven or innovation-focused environment.
? Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical teams.
? Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels and the
ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
? Analytical Mindset: A knack for problem-solving, with the ability to look at business
processes and figure out how to make them better with the right technology.
? Organised & Detail-Oriented: The ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and
maintain attention to detail, especially when documenting requirements or reporting to
stakeholders.
? Tech-Savvy: Comfortable researching, understanding, and evaluating different software
tools and technology trends.
Desired Skills:
- solutions analysis
- technology evaluation
- Business Analysis
- digital transformation
- Requirements Gathering
- Work Analysis
- Process Modelling
- Business Requirements
- data science
- industrial engineering
- computer science
- problem solving skills.
Desired Work Experience:
- 1 to 2 years Business Analysis
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
About The Employer:
Innovative company in the financial field with legs in 5 other countries. Offering career prospecs as the company is growing. Team focussed environment.
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical Aid
- Provident Fund