Blockchain Business Analyst

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model offering flexibility

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, seeks a strategic Blockchain Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technical solutions. You will identify opportunities where blockchain can drive value, map requirements, and translate them into actionable specs for development teams.

The role requires a degree, 3+ years as BA with blockchain/fintech exposure, strong process understanding, and excellent communication to liaise between business and tech. A hybrid work model and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in BA, IT, or related field.
• 3+ years as a Business Analyst with blockchain/fintech experience.
• Strong understanding of blockchain concepts and use cases.
• Excellent requirements gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience creating process flows, use cases, and user stories.
• Effective liaison between business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate business opportunities for leveraging blockchain technology.
• Gather and document detailed business requirements for blockchain solutions.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications for development teams.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
• Analyze existing business processes and propose improvements through blockchain integration.
• Monitor and report on the progress and impact of blockchain initiatives.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Process modelling

User stories

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic Blockchain Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions in Nelspruit . This role is crucial for identifying opportunities where blockchain technology can drive business value, process improvements, and innovation. You will work closely with stakeholders across various departments to gather requirements, define use cases, and translate them into actionable technical specifications for blockchain projects. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of business processes and a growing knowledge of blockchain and cryptocurrency applications, contributing to transformative projects in Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate business opportunities for leveraging blockchain technology .
• Gather and document detailed business requirements for blockchain solutions, including functional and non-functional aspects.
• Translate business needs into clear technical specifications for development teams.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
• Analyze existing business processes and propose improvements through blockchain integration.
• Monitor and report on the progress and impact of blockchain initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with demonstrated experience in blockchain or fintech projects.
• Strong understanding of blockchain concepts, use cases, and potential business applications.
• Excellent requirements gathering, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in creating process flows, use cases, and user stories.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise between business and technical teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based rewards.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Exposure to diverse blockchain projects and industry trends.
• A collaborative environment in Nelspruit focused on innovation and business transformation.