AI Business Analyst

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Medical aid & retirement benefits

Professional development in AI

Engaging work environment

AI project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit requires a strategic AI Business Analyst to bridge business needs and AI capabilities. You will gather requirements, analyze processes, and translate them into clear AI specifications.

You will work with stakeholders across departments, data scientists and engineers to align AI projects with business objectives and deliver measurable outcomes. This role supports digital transformation in a dynamic Nelspruit environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with a focus on AI or data-driven projects.
• Strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts and their business applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and requirements gathering skills.
• Proficiency in business process modeling and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and define business requirements for AI and ML initiatives.
• Analyze existing processes and identify AI-driven improvements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for AI solutions.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to gather insights and validate requirements.
• Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to ensure AI solutions meet objectives.
• Monitor implementation and adoption of AI solutions and assess business impact.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Requirements gathering

Communication skills

Business process modeling

Education

Business Administration degree

Information Systems degree

Related field degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic AI Business Analyst to join their team in Nelspruit . You will bridge the gap between business needs and AI capabilities, identifying opportunities where artificial intelligence can drive significant value. Your role will involve gathering requirements, analyzing business processes, and translating these into clear specifications for AI solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders across various departments, as well as with data scientists and engineers, to ensure AI projects align with business objectives and deliver measurable outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the adoption of AI within the organization and contribute to its digital transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and define business requirements for AI and machine learning initiatives.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for AI-driven improvements.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications for AI solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to gather insights and validate requirements.
• Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to ensure AI solutions meet business objectives.
• Monitor the implementation and adoption of AI solutions, assessing their business impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a significant focus on AI or data-driven projects .
• Strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts and their potential business applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and requirements gathering skills.
• Proficiency in business process modeling and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in AI business applications.
• Engaging work environment in Nelspruit .
• Chance to be part of strategic AI implementation projects.