Business Analyst

Reference: 9148 MLR
Consultant: Michelle le Roux

Job Description: 

  • Requirement Analysis
  • Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
  • Investigate and analyse production methods to drive efficiency, reduce cost, and eliminate waste.
  • Use data to improve communication and streamline processes.
  • Review and document best practices, codify them into manuals and SOPs.
  • Process Mapping
  • Create detailed business process maps and workflows, focusing on optimizing business processes related to farms and nurseries.
  • Identify key data that drives decisions and success.
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Engage with stakeholders at all levels, especially technical and operational management, to ensure their needs are addressed and to manage expectations.
  • Work actively to enhance Farm and Nursery “best practice manuals” and improve communication.
  • Scope projects aligned with CI agenda, communicate requirements to the software team/user support manager, and provide feedback to the software team.
  • Data Analysis
  • Analyse business data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities in areas like scouting analysis, spray, irrigation improvements, and harvest tracking.
  • Capture and clearly communicate user requirements for BI and support the software team for efficient data analysis.
  • Solution Design
  • Collaborate with the software team, operations, and technical teams to design solutions that address business needs in the agricultural sector.
  • Explore low-code solutions and provide feedback on software development.
  • Evaluate existing third-party software that can address business’ needs.
  • Project Management
  • Oversee agricultural projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered within planned time frames.
  • Focus on areas like irrigation solutions, fertigation tracking, productivity measures, stock management solutions, fuel tracking, crop manipulation efficiencies and accreditation reports.
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities for process and system improvements in the agricultural space.
  • Initiatives that lead to operational excellence and increased profitability.
  • Training and Support
  • Provide training and support to users on new systems or processes, handling onboarding and implementation processes.

Qualifications: 

  • Degree in Industrial Engineering or another related field.
  • Experience in agricultural sector is advantageous.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.