Agile Business Analyst

Eqplus Technologies Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Agile Business Analyst to join on a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and improve business processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and a strong understanding of Agile methods. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to contribute to valuable solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Business Analyst in an Agile environment.
• Proven experience in financial services industry is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of systems integration and data flow design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and Testers to create user stories.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Analyse business processes for improvement and automation.

Skills

Business Analysis certification

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Process mapping

Education

Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related

Tools

Backlog management tools

Workflow tracking tools

Documentation platforms

Job description

Join to apply for the Agile Business Analyst role at EQPLUS TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD.

Western Cape, Cape Town

We're seeking an experienced Agile Business Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation on a 6-month contract.

The successful candidate will work within an Agile environment to analyse business needs, translate them into actionable user stories and ensure that solutions deliver measurable value.

Ideal Candidate

An experienced Agile Business Analyst who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and who is comfortable engaging with both business and technical stakeholders.

Must have a proven record of translating complex requirements into practical, value-driven solutions.

Requirements

• A degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related.
• Business Analysis certification
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Senior Business Analyst in an Agile environment.
• Proven experience working within financial services (insurance) industry is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks.
• Proficient in Agile delivery and collaboration tools (e.g., backlog management, workflow tracking, documentation platforms).
• Solid understanding of systems integration, data flow design, and interface documentation.
• Excellent skills in process mapping, requirements elicitation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and Testers to translate business requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Support backlog prioritisation and alignment to strategic business outcomes.
• Ensure requirements traceability and effective communication between business and technical teams.
• Contribute to testing activities including UAT planning and validation.
• Provide post-implementation support and ensure continuous improvement.

For More Information Please Contact

Mandy Gilbert