Junior Business Analyst Apprenticeship

Placements24; Kimberley (AR); Hybrid; USD 4,000 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Hybrid work model

Mentorship program

Job summary

Placements24 invites applicants for a Junior Business Analyst Apprenticeship in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The program blends hands-on requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design under mentorship from senior analysts.

As a hybrid role, you will split time between the Kimberley office and remote work, gaining exposure to stakeholders, UAT, and documentation while developing essential business analysis skills for a future full-time role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; tertiary qualification in Business, IT, or related field advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA.
• Interest in business processes and technology solutions.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to adapt to a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Assist in eliciting, documenting, and validating business requirements from stakeholders.
• Support analysis of business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the creation of functional specifications and user stories.
• Participate in system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Facilitate meetings and workshops between business users and technical teams.
• Prepare reports and presentations on business analysis findings.
• Learn and apply business analysis tools and techniques.
• Assist in change management activities related to system implementations.
• Build relationships with key business stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during the analysis phase.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tertiary qualification in Business/IT advantageous

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is offering a Junior Business Analyst Apprenticeship in Kimberley, Northern Cape . This program is designed for analytical individuals who are keen to understand business needs and translate them into actionable solutions. As an apprentice business analyst, you will work closely with senior analysts and stakeholders, gaining hands‑on experience in requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design. This hybrid role allows for effective collaboration with the team in our Kimberley office, balanced with the flexibility of remote work. Our client is committed to providing thorough training and mentorship, empowering apprentices to develop into skilled business professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in eliciting, documenting, and validating business requirements from stakeholders.
• Supporting the analysis of business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Contributing to the creation of functional specifications and user stories.
• Participating in system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Facilitating meetings and workshops between business users and technical teams.
• Preparing reports and presentations on business analysis findings.
• Learning and applying business analysis tools and techniques.
• Assisting in change management activities related to system implementations.
• Building relationships with key business stakeholders.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues identified during the analysis phase.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent qualification is required; a tertiary qualification in Business, IT, or a related field is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA .
• A keen interest in business processes and technology solutions.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to adapt to a hybrid work model.

Benefits

This apprenticeship offers a competitive stipend, providing valuable professional experience and financial support. The hybrid work model combines the benefits of in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. Apprentices will receive comprehensive training in business analysis methodologies, mentorship from experienced professionals, and exposure to diverse business challenges. You will be part of a supportive team environment in Kimberley . Opportunities for career advancement and potential full-time employment exist for high-performing apprentices. This is an excellent opportunity to embark on a career in business analysis.