Business Analyst

Description

• Manica Group Namibia will soon celebrate our 100th year footprint in the logistics industry, with our purpose focused on providing Simplified Cargo Movement solutions
• As a critical link in this industry, we are committed to being quality conscious, transparent and results driven
• We take pride in our people and their continued efforts to being committed, reliable and professional
• We are intentional about creating a culture of being respectful, appreciative, and fair
• We are an equal opportunity employer and are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the position, Business Analyst
• The position will be based in Walvis Bay, Namibia
• Primary Purpose: To ensure the successful execution of projects by analysing business processes, identifying business needs, opportunities for improvement, and facilitating effective communication between stakeholders

Duties

• Identify and analyse existing business processes and workflows
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and analyse business requirements
• Translate business needs into clear, concise technical specifications
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to gather input and feedback from stakeholders
• Act as a liaison between business units, IT, and/or external vendors to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including business cases, process flows, and user stories
• Identify potential risks and issues related to projects and business processes
• Assist with developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address identified risks
• Conducting impact analysis to determine how process and system changes will affect the organisation
• Contribute to the drafting of change management plans and strategies
• Assist in the creation of training material and user guides, including facilitating training where required

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Business Administration or related
• An Honors or master’s degree is an added advantage
• Professional certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) will be an added advantage
• 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within a PMO or project-driven environment.
• Good technical knowledge on ERP systems, (Acumatica preferred)
• Experience with working on digital transformation projects
• Good knowledge & understanding of OHSE systems and requirements
• Exposure to the logistics industry is desirable
• Familiarity with project management software and the software development life cycle

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted