System Analyst (12 Months Fixed Contract) - Information & Technology, Head Office Reitz

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented IT Systems Analyst to join our Information & Technology (I&T) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and analyzing specific systems.The systems analyst will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring solutions meet organizational goals and improve overall efficiency.

The systems analyst will support the business by understating their requirements and advising them as to how these are currently provided by the system and/or engaging I&T for the enhancement or maintenance of the system to ensure effective solutions are provided to business.

The right person will have a background in data and systems analysis and be self-motivated and passionate about problem solving.

About you

If you are willing to join us on our journey, are a team player that copes well in a challenging environment, are self-motivated and for whom attention to detail comes naturally. If you are eager to learn and bring a positive attitude, then you will fit well in with our diverse team.

Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or related field

3+ years of experience as a Systems Analyst or similar role

Experience in system administrations tasks such as the following:

Coordination of systems changes / software builds into production

Good communication skills in both Afrikaans and English

Experience liaising with third parties to ensure effective resolution of system issues

Experience with Structured Query Language or similar.

Experience in the Agriculture industry, specifically grain and field crop sector.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with business units to understand processes, workflows, and requirements.

Analyze and document existing systems and business requirements.

Contribute to the design of new or enhanced IT solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity

Develop detailed functional and technical specifications.

Liaise with developers, network engineers, and project managers to deliver system solutions.

Assist the testing team in the testing and validation procedures.

Monitor and evaluate system performance after implementation.

Provide training and support to end users and produce relevant documentation.

Assist in project planning and implementation, ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance.

Skills

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Knowledge of Agile or Waterfall project methodologies.

Familiarity with ERP systems, databases, and enterprise applications.

Proficiency in systems analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., UML, BPMN).

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms.

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Other Information

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