The System Analyst is responsible for managing, optimizing, and integrating various software systems within an organization. This role involves analyzing business processes, identifying opportunities for system improvements, and ensuring seamless communication and data flow between different applications. The System Analyst plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between Business Needs and technology solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the organization's strategic objectives.

SYSTEM DESIGN AND ANALYSIS

• Elicit and document detailed system requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Design and model system components, processes, and data structures to meet specified requirements.
• Create system specifications, including flowcharts, diagrams, and documentation for both internal and external developers and other stakeholders
• Evaluate existing software systems to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Analyse business processes and user requirements to recommend and implement system enhancements.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate the functionality and reliability of integrated systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including BA, IT, finance, planning, and operations, to identify issues and gaps in systems and integrations
• Work closely with business users across the brands to understand their needs and provide technical solutions.
• Ensure consistency across the group with regards to processes and data interpretation and integration
• Collaborate with software developers and architects to align integration solutions with overall system architecture

• Be involved in the end-to-end process of identifying, evaluating, and implementing technology solutions that address business challenges.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, and ensure successful deployment.
• Maintain detailed documentation of integration processes, configurations, and data mappings.
• Create user guides and training materials for stakeholders involved in the integrated systems across the business
• Implement monitoring tools and processes to proactively identify and address system and integration issues.
• Perform routine maintenance and updates to keep systems and integrations running smoothly.
• Provide training to end-users on new system functionalities, processes and integrations
• Offer ongoing support and troubleshooting for system and integration-related issues escalating to third party service partners where necessary.

• Design and plan integration solutions to ensure effective communication and data flow between different applications.
• Configure and customize software systems to meet integration requirements.
• Collaborate with external (or internal) development teams to implement custom connectors or middleware for seamless integration.
• Define data mapping and transformation rules for integrating data across diverse systems.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy during the integration process.

• Market Analysis: The ability to conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the industry.
• Data Analysis: Understanding and using data analytics to make informed decisions and assess the effectiveness of business development strategies.
• Business Process: Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• SAP: Strong Understanding of SAP Business One
• Shopify: Understanding of Shopify
• Systems: Familiarity with the various other software systems and platforms used across Ares
• Data Analysis: Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence.
• Attention to Detail Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Analytical: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Integrations: Knowledge of integration technologies, APIs, and middleware solutions.
  

Perks & Benefits

• You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands
• Gym & Showers
• Personal Trainer
• Yoga
• Pension Fund
• Medical aid with Gap cover
• Staff Allocation (R10 000 Retail Value per annum).
• Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)
• Healthy Lunch subsidy
• Company performance incentive scheme
• Long-service incentives
• Holistic Employee Wellness programme
• The group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture.