Introduction Our client, a leading consulting and digital transformation partner in the financial services sector, is seeking a highly experienced Systems Analyst with strong payments domain expertise.
This is not a functional BA role. We are specifically looking for a technical, delivery-focused Systems Analyst who understands integrations, APIs, data mapping, and payment ecosystems end-to-end.
The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of business and technology, translating complex payment requirements into robust system solutions within high-performance delivery environments.
Duties & Responsibilities
Analyse and interpret business requirements within complex payment ecosystems Translate requirements into detailed system specifications and technical artefacts Produce functional and technical specifications (FSDs, integration specs, API contracts) Conduct data mapping and field-level analysis across multiple systems Support system integration between internal platforms, payment gateways, and third-party vendors Facilitate solution design workshops with architects, developers, and stakeholders Perform impact analysis across payment systems and related upstream/downstream systems Work closely with QA to ensure solution alignment and test coverage Support UAT and production deployment readiness
Desired Experience & Qualification
5+ years’ experience as a Systems Analyst (pure SA role) Proven experience within payments environments (mandatory) Strong knowledge of:
EFT Card acquiring / issuing ISO8583 messaging Payment gateways Reconciliations Transaction lifecycle management Strong experience with:
API integrations (REST / SOAP) Data mapping SQL querying System integration design Experience working within financial services or banking environments Ability to work independently in high-pressure delivery environments
Technical Skills
Strong SQL capability (able to interrogate databases independently) UML / process modelling API documentation tools (Swagger, Postman etc.) JIRA / Confluence Strong documentation capability (technical specs, integration docs, impact assessments)
Competencies
Detail-oriented and analytical Delivery-focused with strong ownership mindset Comfortable working across multiple integration points Strong stakeholder engagement capability Able to operate in ambiguity and drive clarity
Advantageous
Experience in large-scale system transformation programmes Exposure to consulting environments Agile delivery experience Banking systems exposure
EDUCATION
Relevant IT / Computer Science / Information Systems qualification Certifications in systems analysis or payments (advantageous)
If you are a technically strong Systems Analyst with real payments exposure and enjoy solving complex integration challenges, we would love to hear from you.
Package & Remuneration Hourly Rate between R500 and R650 Per hour negotiable
Interested? Losika Consulting is a premium talent and transformation partner specialising in technology, financial services, and high-performance placements. We work closely with leading organisations to connect exceptional talent with complex, business-critical delivery environments. Our focus is on quality, precision, and long-term partnership.
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