Systems Analyst, Cape Town (Intermediate)

Reference: SSB6_1746616233

A leading independent power producer (IPP) in Africa is seeking a Systems Analyst, on a Permanent basis in Claremont, Cape Town.

  • This is an intermediate-level role (4-6 years' total experience)
  • Applicants should be South African Citizens, or have the right to work in South Africa
  • Applicants should already be living in Cape Town, or willing to relocate to Cape Town from within other cities in SA
  • Applicants should be comfortable with a Hybrid set-up environment (up to 5 days in-office per week)

The Analyst will work closely with business units to improve systems, processes, and data management in the company's Maintenance, Materials Management, and ERP systems. This role will ensure alignment with the organization's strategic goals and the successful adoption of asset management systems and business processes.

Additionally, the Analyst will identify inefficiencies within business operations, leveraging relevant software and services to create insightful reports, dashboards, and visualisations that enhance decision-making and business performance.

This role supports remote sites across South Africa and will occasionally require travel to these sites, as well as occasional international travel to other African power plants.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Maintenance Support:

  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the ERP system, ensuring alignment with ISO 55000 standards for the renewable energy plant portfolio.
  • Act as the O&M and Supply Chain Power User, collaborating with the ERP Service Centre to manage site-specific ERP cases.
  • Provide ad hoc training for site teams on O&M and Supply Chain processes within the ERP system.
  • Support stock-taking processes across all sites, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
  • Manage and maintain ERP master data, including inventory, supplier information, MRP, equipment trees, and maintenance plans.

Business Process and Performance Analysis (Data):

  • Coordinate and analyse the monthly Asset Management Scorecard for all operational sites.
  • Develop and implement reporting to facilitate data-driven decision-making, synthesizing financial, technical, maintenance, and performance data.
  • Participate in site audits to ensure compliance with O&M and Supply Chain standards and processes.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify current and future data needs, converting these into technical specifications for data analysis.

Minimum Requirements:

  • BTECH or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or similar is required.
  • 4-6 years' total working experience in a support role, assisting with developing and implementing business systems and processes
  • Functional Support / Super User experience of medium-to-large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS, etc.) to support business processes.
  • Experience with creating reports, dashboards, and visualisations that enhance decision-making and business performance (preferably Power BI)
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Power BI & MS Project
  • Code 8 driver's license or similar
Negotiable

Cape Town

Full Time

Added 07/05/2025
Reference: SSB6_1746616233

Systems Analyst, Cape Town (Intermediate)

Cape Town
Full Time

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