Problem Analyst

2 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa Discovery Ltd. Full time

**Business Unit**:Discovery Health**Function**:Information Technology**Date**:13-Mar-2023- Discovery Health Systems (DHS)Problem Analyst
- About Discovery
Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About Discovery Health Systems (DHS)
The Discovery Health Systems (DHS) is a world class software development house that enables the Discovery Health Business to use digital transformation as a competitive advantage. It focuses on rapid quality software delivery. Innovation and excellence are key attributes to all our initiatives. The skills and expertise in the team allows a diverse product development on all strategic, tactical and operational changes. Our environment is fast-paced and demands energy, drive, enthusiasm, ownership and creativity, but it rewards with an extremely fulfilling and stimulating environment that actively supports career growth and development.
Key Purpose- Work closely with a passionate Applications Infrastructure support team to identify and investigate problems. The role requires conducting root cause analysis and identification of suitable solutions for the Applications Infrastructure team.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to:
- Conduct trend analysis of series data, both systematically and manually to determine common occurrences and recurring issues
- Log problems on the problems register
- Determine the impact of a problem by determining severity, frequency and cost
- Using impact assessments to determine priority of a problem relative to other problems and business activities
- Provide updates to the Problem Manager
- Determine the absolute cause of the problem by various means, including, but not limited to recreating the issues in a test environment, reviewing system design, asking relevant questions to stakeholders
- Identify interim and long term solutions, taking into account cost effectiveness & ease of implementation
- Review a business/technical specification prior to development and identify any potential problems that could be created with the proposed solution
- Also to identify any missed requirements that would lead to future problems
- Document and present the Problem Reports related to identified problems
- Provide assessments of risks, impacts, severity, possible alternative solutions, status of investigation and recommendations
- Produce project management reports per team (monthly) giving area-specific analysis of all problems
- Participate in internal forums such as Support Services Work Group and lead workstreams, to contribute to the methodology and standards
- Ensure that knowledge acquired in the Release process is shared within the larger Support community

**Competencies**
- Self-starter who takes ownership, is accountable, and is able to work with mínimal supervision.
- Excellent communicator who follows and leads interchangeably
- Results oriented with the ability to work under pressure and juggle multiple concurrent projects with changing priorities and deadlines
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Adherence to risk management rules and procedures
- Able to deal with complexity and migrate between detailed and high level requirements
- Tenacious, stress management ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Education and Experience- Matric/Grade 12 Certification
- ITIL V3 Certification
- Minimum of 2+ years’ Problem Analysis experience
- Strong statistical analysis and reporting
- Experience in problem solving and Root Cause Analysis
- EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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