AI Business Analyst

Placements24

Soweto

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

AI-focused training

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks an AI Business Analyst to translate business needs into AI solutions, bridging business and technical teams. You will identify opportunities where AI can drive improvements and work with stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable specs for development teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decision making, and practical AI applications across the organization, with a focus on real-world impact and innovation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field (Business Admin/IS/CS).
3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with AI/data focus.
Experience with cross-functional teams in agile environments.
Ability to gather and document complex requirements.

Responsibilities

Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for AI initiatives.
Identify AI/ML opportunities to improve processes.
Collaborate with data scientists and AI engineers to define scope and deliverables.
Create use cases, user stories, and functional specs for AI solutions.
Facilitate communication between business and technical teams throughout the project.
Assist in testing and validation of AI solutions.

Skills

Business Analysis

AI concepts understanding

Agile experience

Requirements gathering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a perceptive and analytically minded AI Business Analyst to join their team in Soweto . This role bridges the gap between business needs and AI solutions, focusing on identifying opportunities where AI can drive significant improvements and efficiencies. You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand challenges, gather requirements, and translate them into actionable specifications for AI development teams. This is an excellent opportunity to influence AI strategy and implementation, working within a collaborative environment that values innovation and the practical application of AI to solve real-world business problems, making a tangible impact across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for AI initiatives.
Identify opportunities for AI and machine learning applications to improve business processes and outcomes.
Collaborate with data scientists and AI engineers to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Create detailed use cases, user stories, and functional specifications for AI solutions.
Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Assist in the testing and validation of AI solutions to ensure they meet business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on AI or data-driven projects.
Understanding of AI concepts, machine learning capabilities, and their business applications.
Proven ability to gather and document complex business and system requirements.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

Benefits