We are a JSE listed company looking for a Systems Analyst to plan and control the computer system analysis and development for assigned area; serve as Project Leader on major projects; confer with and advise use departments; evaluate user requests and needs, estimate cost and time of implementation and recommend program methodology to be followed, assuring programming compliance with established documentation standards; provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning existing computer programs and systems.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Systems Analyst<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Plan and control the computer system analysis and development for assigned area; confer with and advise use departments; evaluate user requests and needs, estimate cost and time of implementation. Knowledge and Abilities:<\/strong> Advanced principles and techniques of systems analysis, design and programming. Ability to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Coordinate, oversee, analyse and maintain computer systems.
\nLocation: <\/strong>Hyde Park<\/p>\n
\nDuties & Responsibilities:<\/strong>
\nKey Performance Areas<\/p>\n
\nServe as Project Leader on major projects; evaluate project requirements and time lines; provide guidance and direction to assigned personnel and coordinate project phases.
\nAssist in system studies in programming for various applications; recommend program methodology to be followed, assuring programming compliance with established documentation standards.
\nAnalyse problems outlined by users and potential users of data processing; study existing systems and procedures and the introduction of potential data processing systems.
\nDevelop detailed data flow charts of existing system, documenting the work process according to installation standards; assist with the development of system objectives and comprehensive plans to organize work methodology; establish controls to assure desired output in new and modified applications.
\nAssist department staff by advising on applications development and the best approach to system design relative to software capabilities and hardware features; review or determine application proposals and requirements as required.
\nProvide technical support, assistance and information to users; train users in system operations as necessary; coordinate communication and activities with users to review and analyse user problems and needs; provide work direction to assigned programmers.
\nCompile information and data and prepare various reports related to computer systems and functions; document system software and hardware as necessary.
\nPerform other duties as assigned.
\nMaintain regular attendance.<\/p>\n
\nKnowledge of:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAdvanced principles of internal system maintenance.
\nAnalysis project coordination requirements.
\nDatabase structures, on-line applications and system capabilities of the District.
\nDatabase telecommunications design.
\nProgramming languages such as COBOL and Job control language concepts.
\nPrinciples and concepts involved in computer programming and maintenance.
\nStructured programming practices and techniques.
\nProgramming and computer operation documentation.
\nInterpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
\nTechnical aspects of field of specialty.<\/p>\n
\nDirect and coordinate major analysis and programming projects.
\nProvide technical guidance and recommendations concerning existing computer programs and systems.
\nApply principles and techniques of computer programming to specific problems and processes.
\nResearch, analyse and recommend new system software and hardware.
\nWrite or modify programs to meet user needs.
\nCode data into machine language.
\nInitiate procedural modifications.
\nDemonstrate proficiency in appropriate program languages.
\nAnticipate system space capacity requirements.
\nProvide assistance to other data processing personnel regarding technical problems.<\/p>\n