{"id":15190,"date":"2013-10-09T10:03:04","date_gmt":"2013-10-09T08:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=15190"},"modified":"2016-11-10T14:54:17","modified_gmt":"2016-11-10T12:54:17","slug":"aspen-systems-analyst-job-vacancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/aspen-systems-analyst-job-vacancy.html","title":{"rendered":"Aspen: IT Systems Analyst Job Vacancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES\/ACCOUNTABILITY:<\/p>\n

IT Planning Organising & managing Accountability:<\/p>\n

Responsible for planning and execution of activities for the Group Application & Integration area with direction from the Group IT Application and Integration manager.
\nThis involves participating in activities & evaluations of business & integration
\napplications under the direction of the Group IT Application and Integration
\nmanager.
\nInvolved in aligning deliverables to the ICT strategy and long term objectives to support the evolving business requirements from a Group Application & integration perspective with direction from the Group IT Application and Integration manager.
\nBe part of the business team responsible for the set-up and implementations of the company\u2019s Business Continuity Plan specific to the Group Applications & Integration solutions deployed.
\nManage resources and their contribution to achieve maximum value for Aspen Group and Business Entities in various projects. These are not necessarily be group or direct reports to the function.
\nInvolved in developing, maintaining and implementing policies, standards and processes for Group Applicants and Integration directives.
\nKeep up to date of emerging technology trends and developments and continuously assess External IT trends & Environments.
\nEnsure all application design and data integration solutions are built taking into account reusability an moving away point solutions paradigm of thinking.<\/p>\n

Financial Management Accountability:<\/p>\n

Effective utilization of resources to keep down project cost minimum for business units.
\nProvide input into the Group Business Systems Applications & Integration budget and ensure cost is contained and investments made bring the respective business value to the Aspen business together with Group Application & Integration manager.
\nContinuously drive to reduce operational cost, whilst still providing efficient services and support for the evolving business requirements.<\/p>\n

IT Service Management Accountability (Customers And Stakeholders):<\/p>\n

All queries are followed up and resolved n the agreed timeframe.
\nInternal and external customers are constantly updated as to the progress of their request enhancements or projects in process.
\nA professional attitude is displayed when responding to customers\u2019 needs.
\nHave a desire to help and serve the business stakeholders to meet their needs. This is about listening to IT customers, working with them, understanding their requirements and concerns and focusing on the reasons why they require a particular service.<\/p>\n

IT Service Delivery And Support Accountability:<\/p>\n

Perform the support, enhancements and project delivery for the respective stakeholders.
\nPerform business modeling, requirement analysis, system design, project management system testing, change management & deployment for projects & enhancements.
\nPerform smooth implementation of IT systems in the business.
\nProject manage implementation projects, covering both user resources and IT resources.
\nParticipate in the specification and sources of IT systems.
\nFacilitate Process & business modeling and analysis.
\nEnhance the business operations through IT capacity.
\nSupport the data owners to assess, manage and structure data so it coherent, available, Maintainable and secure to meet the needs of the business.
\nInvestigate and analyze specific business requirements and users needs to establish the suitability of an IT solution. This Involves the delivery of software
\nsolutions, to agree specification that add value to the Aspen business.
\nPlan, Design, Build, Configure & Deploy business solutions as per business requirements defined by different business units.<\/p>\n

Project Management Accountability:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lead or be part of projects from the initiation through to Implementation, working with internal and external staeholders, consultants and other IT specialists.
\nThis entailed being responsible overall for project deliveries working with the Group IT Project Management office at times.
\nInvolve in the developments of strategic business plans that involve the conceptualization of the pan from initial (start-up) to implementation phase.
\nPrepare and present reports on findings of research undertaken so decision could be made if the project is justifiable.
\nThis include:
\nPreparing
\nProject feasibility reports,
\nConducting cost benefit analysis,
\nReturn on investment calculation,
\nAnd ongoing cost calculations,
\nDevelop project estimates and schedules,
\nCreate project proposals and projects briefs to attain prior approval from relevant stakeholders before engaging any project.
\nDevelop integrated project plans, work breakdown structures, implementation schedules, and time\/cost estimates for projects.
\nMonitor project progress to ensure projects are timeously tracked, that projects are within budgets and deadlines\/milestones met.
\nManage project management documentation and report on progress
\nAssogn personnel to projects, taking cognizance of project management principle, specifications, time parameters, health, safety, environmental and legal requirements.
\nPerforms an IT Lead role on projects when required. Be involved in and\/or lead team initiatives, as required, to meet business objectives\/deadlines.
\nTake responsibility and ensure that for all systems development projects the:
\nProject proposal contains time, cost and measurable milestone information.
\nDevelopment proposals are approved in accordance with the authority schedule.
\nActual development costs are monitored against the budget
\nAppropriate documentation maintained.<\/p>\n

IT Governance and Risk Management:<\/p>\n

Comply with IT Governance and Project Governance Standards in place.
\nAssess Application and integration risks and construct remediation plans to overcome these.
\nComply to quality assurance processes in place for applications in the different business units.
\nDevelop and maintain policies for group applications and integration area.<\/p>\n

HR Training and Development Accountability:<\/p>\n

Identify development and training needs of self and team when necessary:
\nStaff performance is monitored against standards and regular feedback is provided.
\nPerformance discussions are held to identify learning requirements.
\nTraining or solutions are provided for developmental needs.
\nProvide ongoing assessment and feedback of development.<\/p>\n

Requirements:<\/p>\n

EDUCATION:
\nMatric\/Grade 12
\nDegree\/Diploma in IT
\nSupply chain Management
\nApplication Integration Experience
\nTOGAF
\nProject Management Certificate
\nITIL Foundation
\nEXPERIENCE:
\nTroubleshoot and diagnose environment\/application\/database\/and related problems together with remediation plans.
\nDevelop and architect solutions that solve related business & system Problems and generate maximum value.
\nGood Communication Skills.
\nCore competencies in systems infrastructure.
\nSystems development, demand planning tools and best practices.
\nUnderstanding of supply chain management, applications & integration concepts & master data management solutions together with financial integration.
\nExperience in Forecasting techniques, statistical & forecast data models, historical data analysis are desired.
\nKnowledge on technical and system architecture concepts, supply chain management related integration, experience of scripting, scripting, databases, SQL and
\nExtract-Transform-Load (ETL) tools is desired
\nSelf driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with aggressive deadlines.
\nMust have good interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
\nKnowledge of SDLC, Project Management, Testing Processes, IT Implementation, Information Management.
\nIn depth knowledge of systems\/data integration.
\nExperience in IT Service Management service Delivery and Service Support.
\nDemonstrate ability to work both independently and in a tem orientated, collaborated environment.
\nShift priorities and timelines though analytical and problem solving capabilities.
\nEffectively able to prioritise and execute task in a high pressure environment
\nAble to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
\nHave both a strategic and pragmatic operational perspective.<\/p>\n

COMPETENCY SKILLS:
\nStrong customer focus.
\nGood communication and written skills.
\nGood interpersonal skills.
\nIn debt level of analytical and planning skills.
\nStrong problem solving ability.
\nGood listening skills.
\nVerbal communication skills.
\nExcellent time management skills.
\nExcellent project management skills.
\nDynamic presenter and facilitator.
\nCOMPETENCIES \u2013 ATTRIBUTES:
\nIntegrity and honesty.
\nCustomer focused.
\nPersistence.
\nPatience.
\nLogical & lateral thinking.
\nAccuracy and attention to detail.
\nSelf-development orientation.
\nDedication.
\nSelf- Confidence.
\nInrerpersonal sensitivity.
\nAssertiveness.
\nAttention to detail.
\nConfidentiality.
\nInformation seeking.
\nPersuasive, encouraging and motivating.
\nAbility to facilitate relations between business and the technology departments.
\nKNOWLEDGE:
\nBroad knowledge of software applications.
\nKnowledge in a windows environment.
\nKnowledge of Microsoft applications.
\nPharmaceutical Industry knowledge.
\nInternal policy and procedure.
\nSystems knowledge.
\nBAAN\/SAP\/ERP.
\nSupply chain management architecting\/designing and implementing.
\nDemand management implementations architecting\/ designing and implementing.
\nForecasting implementations architecting\/ designing and implementing
\nERP implementations and rollouts.
\nDemand management business support and improvement
\nConsulting.
\nSupply chain best practice
\nData Analytics.
\nJust enough.
\nDemand management .
\nData Integration and Warehousing.
\nWork and Coding with Microsoft SQL server
\nWork and Coding with Microsoft SQL analysis services
\nWork and Coding with Microsoft SQL reporting services
\nSSIS \u2013 Visual Basics.
\nCubes and cube structures.
\nWeb-sphere ESB.
\nWeb-sphere Portal.
\nWeb-sphere Worklight
\nWeb-sphere.rules and BPM
\nERP systems
\nWORK CONDITIONS:<\/p>\n

Overtime may be required to meet deadlines.
\nSitting in meetings for extended periods of time.
\nPhysical able to participate in training sessions, presentations and meetings.
\nSome travel may be required to meet clients, stakeholders, personal and\/or management off-site.<\/p>\n

Salary: Market Related
\nType: Permanent
\nAA Position: No
\nWork Level: Management
\nBranch: Gauteng – JHB North<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click here to apply online<\/a><\/p>\n

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