AI-Driven Business Analyst for Enterprise Software

Pragma Global; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

On Key is seeking an early-career business analyst to bridge business needs and software development. You will engage with engineers, product teams and clients to define requirements for assets, maintenance and operations software.

This role emphasizes data analysis, AI-assisted research, prototyping and rapid iteration within a hybrid work setting. You will contribute to enterprise software projects, with exposure to AI-powered analysis and modern product development practices, helping ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechatronic, electronic or mechanical engineering.
• Strong focus on understanding user needs and delivering solutions.
• Analytical, problem-solving and systems-thinking abilities.
• Interest in data, software systems and emerging technologies.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and structure information logically.
• Experience with AI-assisted tools for research and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate operational and engineering problems to understand causes and impact.
• Research how problems are addressed using emerging tech and competitors' products.
• Engage with users, clients and internal specialists to determine needs.
• Analyze processes, systems and data to identify requirements and gaps.
• Translate requirements into clear user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Query and interpret data to test assumptions and validate requirements.
• Create system diagrams, process maps, and wireframes to support design.
• Use AI-tools to accelerate research, analysis, and documentation.
• Build lightweight prototypes or mock-ups with AI-assisted tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, developers and testers.
• Verify completed functionality meets original requirements.
• Participate in scrum, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Requirements engineering

Data analysis

Agile teamwork

AI-assisted tools

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (BEng)

Tools

Claude

Aha!

Azure DevOps

Data-querying tools

Job description

On Key is seeking an early-career business analyst to bridge business needs and software development. You will engage with engineers, product teams and clients to define requirements for assets, maintenance and operations software.

This role emphasizes data analysis, AI-assisted research, prototyping and rapid iteration within a hybrid work setting. You will contribute to enterprise software projects, with exposure to AI-powered analysis and modern product development practices, helping ensure