Apprentice Business Analyst

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Finance sector exposure

Hybrid work

Stipend

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an Apprentice Business Analyst to join a prominent financial services client. The program blends in-office collaboration with remote work, offering hands-on training in gathering requirements, analysing processes, and documenting solutions.

You will gain mentorship, exposure to financial projects, and a solid foundation in business analysis practices, preparing you for careers in consulting, project management or process improvement.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Support analysis of business processes and identify improvement areas.
• Help create functional specifications and user stories.
• Participate in meetings with stakeholders to clarify requirements.
• Assist in testing and validating implemented solutions against requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure accuracy.
• Learn and apply business analysis tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with developers, testers and project managers.
• Support user acceptance testing when needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of business processes.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial services institution located in Port Elizabeth, is seeking motivated individuals for an Apprentice Business Analyst role. This program offers a unique opportunity to develop a career in business analysis, understanding how technology solutions meet business needs. You will work within project teams, assisting in gathering requirements, analyzing processes, and documenting solutions. The role involves a hybrid working model, combining valuable in-office collaboration and learning with the flexibility of remote work. We are looking for individuals with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen interest in problem-solving within a corporate environment. This apprenticeship is designed to provide a solid foundation in business analysis methodologies, tools, and best practices, preparing you for a successful career in consulting, project management, or business improvement. You will gain exposure to various business functions and contribute to impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Support the analysis of business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Help create functional specifications and user stories.
• Participate in meetings with stakeholders to clarify requirements.
• Assist in testing and validating implemented solutions against requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure its accuracy.
• Learn and apply business analysis tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and project managers.
• Conduct user acceptance testing support.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business processes.

Requirements

• A strong aptitude for analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of business processes and systems.
• A matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and technologies related to business analysis.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with a hybrid work arrangement in Port Elizabeth.
• Enthusiasm for a career in business analysis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive on-the-job training in business analysis principles and practices.
• Mentorship from experienced Business Analysts.
• Exposure to diverse projects within the financial services sector.
• Opportunity to learn valuable analytical and documentation skills.
• Competitive apprenticeship stipend.
• Potential for career progression within the organization.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office and remote work.
• Professional development and networking opportunities in Port Elizabeth.