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ICT Systems Analyst

OFO Code: 251101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
251101
Occupation
ICT Systems Analyst
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
2511 · Systems Analysts

Official description
Systems analysts conduct research, analyze and evaluate client information technology requirements, procedures or problems, and develop and implement proposals, recommendations, and plans to improve current or future information systems.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: ICT Business Systems Analyst, ICT Systems Strategist, Internet Consultant / Specialist, ICT Systems Coordinator, ICT Systems Architect, Capacity Planner Computing, ICT Systems Specialist, Systems Programmer, ICT System Designer, ICT Systems Contractor, ICT Systems Advisor, LAN / WAN Consultant / Specialist, Computer Analyst, ICT Systems Consultant

  • Expanding or modifying systems to improve work flow or serve new purposes
  • Developing functional specifications for use by systems developers
  • Coordinating and linking the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility
  • Taking responsibility for deploying functional solutions, such as creating, adopting and implementing system test plans
  • Consulting with users to formulate and document requirements and with management to ensure agreement on systems principles
  • Identifying and evaluating inefficiencies and recommending optimal business practices, and system functionality and behaviour
  • Identifying and analyzing business processes, procedures and work practices

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