Cape Union Mart is a leading retail company specializing in outdoor apparel, equipment, and accessories. With a commitment to delivering quality products and exceptional customer experiences, we are seeking a skilled Technical Business Analyst to join our dynamic IT Division.
Position Overview:
The Technical Business Analyst will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions within the IT Division. This individual will collaborate with various stakeholders to understand requirements, document processes, and provide valuable insights to drive efficient and effective technology solutions.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to gather and document business requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of objectives.Analyse and define complex business processes, identifying opportunities for process improvements and technology enhancements.Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications for development teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Create functional specifications, user stories, use cases, and process flow diagrams to facilitate clear communication between business and technical teams.Participate in project planning, estimation, and resource allocation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, providing guidance and support throughout the development lifecycle.Conduct thorough requirement reviews to identify potential issues, conflicts, and dependencies, and propose viable solutions.Collaborate with QA teams to validate that delivered solutions meet business requirements and perform user acceptance testing when necessary.Assist in data analysis and reporting, identifying trends and insights to inform strategic decision-making.Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the retail and IT sectors.Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.Proven experience (3-5 years) as a Technical Business Analyst in a complex IT environment, preferably within the retail industry.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.Proficiency in documenting requirements, functional specifications, process flows, and user stories.Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management principles.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.Knowledge of retail business processes, preferably within the outdoor and apparel sector, is advantageous.Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing project requirements.Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects that drive business growth.Professional development opportunities and training.Application Process:
If you are a proactive and results-driven Technical Business Analyst with a passion for delivering impactful technology solutions, we encourage you to apply.
Please note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.
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