Cape Town: Senior Functional Analyst posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Functional Analyst to support the optimization, configuration, and delivery of IT systems across our retail business. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to ensure systems meet business needs, are properly configured, and deliver value through robust functionality and high-quality user experiences. This role bridges the gap between business and IT, supporting the development lifecycle from requirements gathering to testing and post-implementation support.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years in a Functional Analyst or similar role Essential
  
• Demonstrated experience in functional analysis, system configuration, and user testing Essential
  
• Practical experience in software testing and validation Essential
  
• Understanding of IT support and operations processes Essential
  
• Exposure to various operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.) and internet technologies Essential
  
• Retail and/or financial services sector experience Essential
  
• Experience with vendor engagement and management Essential
  
• Incident management system familiarity (e.g. Jira, ServiceNow) Desirable
  
• Experience working on projects within an SDLC Desirable
  
• Exposure to cloud-based solutions (Azure, AWS, GCP) Desirable
  
• Understanding of change management frameworks Desirable
  
• Foundational knowledge of cloud technologies and core programming concepts Desirable
  
• Exposure to project coordination or Agile project environments Desirable