Business Analyst

Sable International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Sable International seeks a Mid-Level Business Analyst for their Cape Town Operations team. The ideal candidate will optimize workflows and bridge business needs with IT solutions in a dynamic environment. This role involves analyzing complex challenges and supporting cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• Familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Business Analysis certification (CCBA or equivalent) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Map out current workflows and identify pain points.
• Capture and document business and technical requirements.
• Utilize data analysis tools to generate business insights.

Skills

Business process modelling

Requirements gathering

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or information technology

Tools

Microsoft technology stack

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Sable International offers innovative professional services to international citizens. We create tailor-made solutions to meet the accounting, wealth, financial, currency, and nationality needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing solutions that suit our client’s unique individual circumstances; our employees are key in achieving this goal.

The staff in our Abuja, Cape Town, Durban, Harare, Johannesburg, Kampala, London, Lagos, Lusaka, Melbourne, and Monte Estoril offices are passionate about their areas of expertise and take pride in helping our clients achieve their goals. As a result, we have an energised and fun company culture, something that sets us apart from other professional services firms.

Job Overview:

Are you a process-driven problem solver who thrives at the intersection of business and technology? Our Cape Town Operations department is looking to add a Mid-Level Business Analyst to their team. We are seeking someone who loves analysing complex challenges, optimising workflows, and driving real impact. We offer a dynamic and challenging environment where we achieve our business objectives and have fun doing it!

At Sable International, we are on a mission to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and enable smarter decision-making across our multi-division organisation. As a Business Analyst, you’ll play a key role in bridging the gap between business needs and IT solutions—ensuring our teams have the tools and insights they need to succeed.

You’re perfect for this position if you:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, or a related field
• Have 3 to 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a corporate, multi-division environment
• Have a strong background in business process modelling, requirements gathering, and SDLC methodologies
• Are proficient in the Microsoft technology stack
• Have experience with data analysis tools like Excel and familiarity with SQL or Power BI is advantageous
• Are familiar with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and can adapt as needed
• Can translate business needs into clear technical requirements and vice versa

Extra points if you have:

• A Business Analysis certification (CCBA, or equivalent)

Your role and responsibilities:

Among other tasks, your main responsibilities will include:

• Business Process Analysis and Support: Assisting in mapping out current workflows, identifying pain points, and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Requirements Gathering and Documentation: Working with stakeholders to capture business and technical requirements, ensuring they are well-documented and actionable.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Supporting communication between business units, IT teams, and external vendors to maintain alignment on project objectives and expectations.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilising data analysis tools to generate reports and insights that assist in business decision-making.
• Solution Evaluation and Support: Collaborating with IT and business teams to review potential solutions, ensuring they meet business needs and align with overall strategy.
• Change Management Assistance: Helping facilitate smooth transitions to new systems and processes by providing documentation, training materials, and basic user support.
• Testing and Quality Assurance Support: Working alongside testing teams to review test cases and validate that delivered solutions meet business requirements.