Transaction Switching Business Analyst Job at Capitec Bank in Cape Town

Job Title: Business Analyst: Transaction Switching
Category: IT
Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference: 2225
The role

Liaise with business to formulate business specifications and functional descriptions to meet Capitec Bank’s Acquiring business requirements, including the Capitec Bank ATM, POS and ATM monitoring system. Compile and execute test cases to ensure delivery is according to business requirements. Continuous business and industry research to guide the critical evaluation of new and existing software / application solutions.
The requirements

    National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational)
    Relevant 3 year degree / diploma in IT (business application analysis, design, development, computer science, computer systems technology) OR A formal tertiary qualification (certificate / diploma) in Business Analysis (i.e. through FTI) would be advantageous.
    At least 2 – 3 years’ experience within the ATM environment, with specific exposure to transaction interfaces (e.g. Postilion switch)
    At least 2 - 3 years’ experience as a Business Analyst (BA) within the ATM transaction switching environment would be ideal
    Basic Project Management experience would be ideal
    Must have knowledge & understanding of:
        IT systems development processes
        Business analysis and design
        Standards and governance
        Testing practices
        Debit and credit card business and payment processing (authorization, clearing and settlement) fundamentals
        ATM client transactions
        Agilis ATM software
        ATM Value chain
        ATM Monitoring systems
        Financial principles in the Banking Industry
        EMV specifications
    Detailed knowledge of the following would be advantageous
        Banking system principles
        MasterCard M/Chip specifications
        Symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic fundamentals
        Binary and hexadecimal number systems
        Transaction switching systems (for example, Postilion)
        The ISO8583 standard
        Agilis 91x protocols
        VIS (Visa Integrated Chip Card Specifications)
        UML
        Project management principles
    Solid understanding of:
        Capitec Bank’s systems environment
        Capitec Bank business model
        Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA)
    Communication skills (written and verbal) in English
    Interpersonal / Relationship management skills
    Negotiation and influencing
    Facilitation
    Presentation skills
    Analytical, diagnostic and problem solving skills
    Business acumen
    Process and organizational thinking
    Attention to detail
    Adaptability to change
    Willingness to take ownership and accountability
    Planning and organizing skills
    Project Management skills
    Ability to work under own initiative without guidance, cope well under sustained pressure and deliver to deadlines
    Own transport
    Valid driver’s license
    Contactable on (own) cell phone
    Willing to work after hours / over weekends

Deadline Date: 31.07.2014
How to Apply:

Just email your CV to us and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Att: Brent Kadalie
brentkadalie@capitecbank.co.za