Business Analyst

Progressive Edge; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Analyst ready to step into a product ownership role. This exciting opportunity allows you to work in a small, agile team, influencing a market-ready SaaS product while collaborating closely with stakeholders and developers. You'll manage the product backlog, participate in Scrum events, and create wireframes to enhance user experience. If you're passionate about driving innovation and making a significant impact on enterprise software solutions, this hybrid role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner.
• Strong understanding of workflow systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Skills

Business Analysis

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Data Analysis

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft 365

Job description

About the job Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Location: Cape Town (Hybrid Office 1x per week)

Are you a dynamic Business Analyst with dreams of moving into product ownership? Would you thrive in a small, fast-moving team that builds enterprise software solutions with major impact? If you're ready to step up, drive innovation, and work on a platform used by thousands, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work in a well-established yet agile business that has been delivering innovative software solutions for over 25 years.
• Collaborate with a small, highly skilled team while working on a large-scale enterprise application used by thousands of users.
• Influence the direction of a market-ready SaaS product, bringing fresh ideas to an exciting rebuild project.
• Experience the best of both worlds a small company culture with large enterprise exposure.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with stakeholders, including enterprise clients, to gather, refine, and document business requirements.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure requirements are translated into functional, high-quality software.
• Manage and refine the product backlog, ensuring features are prioritized for maximum business impact.
• Participate in Scrum events, helping drive Agile best practices within the team.
• Create wireframes, workflows, and mockups to support development and UX improvements.
• Facilitate workshops, gather user feedback, and translate complex requirements into clear, actionable tasks.

What We're Looking For

• 3-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or in a similar role.
• A keen eye for detail, with the ability to document and communicate requirements clearly.
• Experience working in Agile environments, ideally within software development teams.
• A strong understanding of workflow systems, data analysis, and reporting.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset someone who can work independently and handle complex stakeholder interactions.
• Exposure to web-based software development projects and UX/UI best practices.
• Bonus, but not required: Experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft 365, or SaaS product development.

Who Would Fit Best?

• A driven, adaptable professional who loves both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Someone who thrives in a small-team environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats.
• A natural communicator who can engage with developers, stakeholders, and end-users alike.
• Someone looking for an opportunity to grow into a more senior product leadership role.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a talented BA looking to take on more ownership, or a Product Owner who still enjoys getting into the detail, this is the perfect hybrid role for you. Apply now to be part of a company where your contributions will shape the future of an evolving enterprise software product!