The South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent vacancy for a Technical Business Analyst, based in Mount Edgecombe.

Autolab a division of the South African Sugar Association, has a permanent opportunity available for a Technical Business Analyst based in Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu- Natal

Autolab develops and supports trusted IT solutions for the sugar industry in Southern Africa and Kenya, facilitating high efficiency in managing plant operations, enhancing effective planning, decision-making, and strategizing, and guaranteeing the accuracy of cane payment, factory weighbridge, and technical performance information.

This position requires strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. The role focuses on overseeing and implementing technical business projects and solutions, as well as managing the compilation, revision, or updating of all technical documentation.

Key Performance Areas:

• Business needs identification



• Managing the system development life cycle (SDLC) process



• Project Management



• Change Management and User Adoption



• Technical documentation



• Technology/Continuous improvement

Desired Skills:

Technical Proficiency:

• Experience with programming languages (e.g., C#, .Net Core, SQL), web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks like Angular), and understanding of software development methodologies and tools.



• Analytical Skills



• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capability to analyze complex business processes and translate them into technical requirements



• Communication Skills



• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders



• Project Management



• Experience in planning, executing, and tracking projects, along with knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)



• Business Acumen



• Understanding business processes and objectives, and the ability to align technical solutions with business goals



• Interpersonal Skills



• Strong relationship management and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams



• Attention to Detail



• Precision in documenting requirements and technical specifications, and thoroughness in testing and validating solutions

Continuous Learning

• A willingness to stay updated with the latest technology trends and advancements,and the ability to adapt to changing business and technical environments

Desired Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a software development environment as a Business Analyst or Technical/Systems Analyst

Desired Qualification Level:

• A completed BA/BSC Degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market related

Benefits of joining Autolab/SASA Team:

• Work in close collaboration with the rest of their highly skilled team



• Exposure to desktop applications, cloud, portals, databases



• Formal software engineering best practice

Application Procedure:

Please provide comprehensive information when submitting your CV as this will assist with the short-listing process. If possible, indicate your current total guaranteed remuneration package and any variable benefits.

Autolab will contact applicants who appear to best fit their requirements with a request that they provide a more detailed CV and furnish copies of their academic records.