Ops Specialist: Functional Business Analyst
Date: 21 Aug 2026
Location: Centurion, Gauteng, ZA
Company: BCXP
Business unit, Department, Reporting
| Business Unit | PaaS & SaaS |
| Department | DevSecOps – Business and Digital Advisory |
| Job grade/level | S6 |
Core Description
The Functional Business Analyst role focuses on business processes, user requirements, and functional logic embedded in legacy mainframe system(s). The functional BA works closely with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to map as-is processes, elicit functional requirements and define the to-be business capabilities to be implemented in the modernised application landscape.
Key Deliverables / Primary Functions
- Elicit, analyse and document business, functional and non-functional requirements, business rules and user needs, working closely with business stakeholders, legacy system SME’s.
- Conduct detailed as-is process analysis of the legacy mainframe application(s) (Natural/ ADABAS), business workflows.
- Define and document to-be business processes, functional requirements, and business capabilities aligned to the target architecture.
- Develop detailed process maps (level 1-4), functional decomposition and business rules catalogues.
- Collaborate with Solutions and Application Architects to ensure business requirements and functionality are accurately reflected and enhanced in the target solutions designs.
- Support change management by working with business users to validate functional requirements and to prepare for adoption of modernised solution(s).
- Facilitate workshops, interviews and walkthroughs with stakeholders to validate requirements and design decisions.
- Ensure Requirements governance and change control, maintaining clear versioning and traceability throughout the modernisation process/lifecycle.
- Support test planning and execution by reviewing test cases and acceptance criteria.
Core Functional Skills & Capabilities
Technology Stack
Process Re-engineering
Analytical Skills
Business Analysis
Impactful Communication
Core Behavioural Competencies
Job Match
Presenting and Communicating information
Working with people
Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
Analysing
Writing and Reporting
Minimum Qualifications
NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Information Systems or Computer Science
Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage
Experience
5 - 10 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in a complex enterprise IT environment.
Certifications
DAMA
Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry
Level of Engagement & Span of Control
| Level of Engagement | Engagement with all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business. |
Special Requirements / Employment Condition
Valid Drivers license
Willing to travel
Ability to work extended /long hours as and when required
Workplace / Physical Requirements
Hybrid Remote Worker
Billable