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ICT Specialist (Business Analyst)
Directorate: ICT Solution Development
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 16:00
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Business analyst in the ICT Solution Development directorate. Gathers business needs, writes business cases and maps processes and ICT plans. Suits people with ICT analysis and supervisory experience.
- Main duties: gather and check user requirements, run JAD sessions, map current and future business processes, and prepare business cases for ICT projects.
- Also: assess organisational readiness, research solution options, and develop and review Master Systems/ICT Plans.
- Must have: Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology (NQF level 6).
- Must have: at least 3 years of supervisory experience in business case and business requirement specification (BRS) development, and a valid driver's licence.
- Based in Pretoria, Gauteng. Salary is R932 292 per annum (Level 11), with an all-inclusive package structured under the MMS rules.
- To apply: hand-deliver during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, or email ICTSrecruit85@nda.gov.za. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Computer Science / Information Technology (NQF level 6).
- Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in business case and business requirement specification (BRS) development.
- Job related knowledge:
- Business Process Re-engineering (6 SIGMA).
- Business System Analysis.
- Business Process Modelling (IDEF, BPEL, BPML).
- Functional design and user requirement specifications (UML).
- Business case development.
- Basic finance and accounting.
- Understanding of the Application Development Process (SDLC).
- Working knowledge of BPM Toolsets such as Case Wise or ARIS.
- Job related skills:
- Computer literacy, good grooming and presentation skills, good telephone etiquette, Good organisational skills, good people skills, High level of reliability, Communication skills (verbal and written).
- Team worker skills.
- Facilitation skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Project Management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Teamwork.
- A valid driver’s license.
Duties
- Co-ordinate and manage the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives and goals for ICT programmes/projects within the agreed frameworks.
- Prepare for requirements elicitation.
- Conduct JAD sessions.
- Documents elicitation.
- Review /confirm documented requirements.
- Circulate document for formal sign-off.
- Map business processes and audit business systems.
- Map As-Is business processes.
- Conduct Gap-Analysis.
- Map To-Be business processes.
- Review/Confirm documented processes.
- Prepare business cases for systems development programmes/projects.
- Understand Business objectives.
- Conduct business impact analysis/stakeholder analysis.
- Schedule initial briefing session with all relevant stakeholders.
- Obtain High- Level functional requirements.
- Understand High-Level Business processes.
- Research/investigate solution options.
- Obtain Financials.
- Review/Confirm documented Business Case.
- Circulate Business Case for sign-off.
- Perform transversal business systems analysis.
- Assess Requirements against Transversal System.
- Assess organisational readiness.
- Define transition requirements.
- Prepare solution validation assessment.
- Develop Master Systems/ICT Plans.
- Conduct evaluation of existing ICT environment.
- Perform Gap Analysis between current environments & desired departmental strategic vision.
- Identify, evaluate & recommend future state technologies to modernize ICT environment.
- Draft Master Systems Plan.
- Review/Confirm MSP.
- Circulate MSP for sign-off.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ICTSrecruit85@nda.gov.za
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Enquiries
Ms T Sehoole Tel No: (012) 319 6527
Notes from the department
EE Target: Coloured Male, African Female, Indian Female and persons with disability
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 3 · open the PDF
POST 36/01: ICT SPECIALIST (BUSINESS ANALYST) REF NO: 3/3/1/85/2026 Directorate: ICT Solution Development SALARY: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS). CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria) REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Computer Science / Information Technology (NQF level 6). Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in business case and business requirement specification (BRS) development. Job related knowledge: Business Process Re-engineering (6 SIGMA). Business System Analysis. Business Process Modelling (IDEF, BPEL, BPML). Functional design and user requirement specifications (UML). Business case development. Basic finance and accounting. Understanding of the Application Development Process (SDLC). Working knowledge of BPM Toolsets such as Case Wise or ARIS. Job related skills: Computer literacy, good grooming and presentation skills, good telephone etiquette, Good organisational skills, good people skills, High level of reliability, Communication skills (verbal and written). Team worker skills. Facilitation skills. Presentation skills. Planning and organising skills. Project Management skills. Ability to work under pressure. Teamwork. A valid driver’s license. DUTIES: Co-ordinate and manage the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives and goals for ICT programmes/projects within the agreed frameworks. Prepare for requirements elicitation. Conduct JAD sessions. Documents elicitation. Review /confirm documented requirements. Circulate document for formal sign-off. Map business processes and audit business systems. Map As-Is business processes. Conduct Gap-Analysis. Map To-Be business processes. Review/Confirm documented processes. Prepare business cases for systems development programmes/projects. Understand Business objectives. Conduct business impact analysis/stakeholder analysis. Schedule initial briefing session with all relevant stakeholders. Obtain High- Level functional requirements. Understand High-Level Business processes. Research/investigate solution options. Obtain Financials. Review/Confirm documented Business Case. Circulate Business Case for sign-off. Perform transversal business systems analysis. Assess Requirements against Transversal System. Assess organisational readiness. Define transition requirements. Prepare solution validation assessment. Develop Master Systems/ICT Plans. Conduct evaluation of existing ICT environment. Perform Gap Analysis between current environments & desired departmental strategic vision. Identify, evaluate & recommend future state technologies to modernize ICT environment. Draft Master Systems Plan. Review/Confirm MSP. Circulate MSP for sign-off. ENQUIRIES: Ms T Sehoole Tel No: (012) 319 6527 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ICTSrecruit85@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Coloured Male, African Female, Indian Female and persons with disability