Johannesburg: Senior Business Analyst posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define project objectives and procurement requirements.
  
• Identify and document technical and functional requirements for Network Infrastructure, Security, Applications, and other technology domains.
  
• Facilitate requirement-gathering sessions using techniques such as workshops, interviews, and surveys.
  
• Develop business cases, feasibility studies, and impact assessments for technology-related procurements.
  
• Establish project scope, priorities, and success metrics based on stakeholder input.
  
• RFP Preparation & Procurement Coordination
  
• Lead the end-to-end drafting and preparation of BRS, RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs for technology procurements.
  
• Work closely with technical teams, legal, finance, and procurement departments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  
• Define evaluation criteria, scoring methodologies, and vendor selection processes.
  
• Ensure alignment of RFPs with industry standards, regulatory compliance, and university policies.
  
• Engage with potential vendors for pre-bid meetings, clarifications, and proposal reviews.
  
• Analyze vendor proposals and conduct comparative assessments based on functional, technical, and cost criteria.  
  
• Participate in vendor negotiations and contract finalization processes.
  
• Support the onboarding and performance evaluation of selected vendors.
  
• Maintain a centralized repository of RFP documents, vendor responses, and contract agreements.
  
• Develop standardized templates and documentation processes for technology procurement.
  
• Ensure thoroughness, consistency, and clarity in all procurement-related documents.
  
• Provide process models, requirements documentation, and decision-support diagrams.
  
• Monitor RFP progress, enforce compliance, and manage modifications where required.
  
• Assess risks related to procurement, technology adoption, and vendor performance.
  
• Work with cybersecurity and IT governance teams to align technology acquisitions with security best practices.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (NQF level 7).
  
• Diploma in Business Analysis (advantageous).
  
• 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in technology procurement and RFP management.
  
• Strong understanding of Network Infrastructure, Security, Applications, and related technology domains.
  
• Experience in drafting RFPs, managing procurement processes, and vendor evaluations.
  
• Proficiency in requirement analysis, business process documentation, and stakeholder management.
  
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management related to IT procurement.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.