Business Analyst

Core Consultants Pty; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating them into functional specifications, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance customer value. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid background in customer data analysis and value management strategies. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work closely with stakeholders to drive innovation and improve business processes in a collaborative, full-time office environment. If you're motivated by data and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in customer data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements through interviews and analysis.
• Develop functional specifications and use cases for system development.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Data Analysis

Value Management Strategies

SQL

Power BI

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Join to apply for the Business Analyst role at Core Group. The Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements, translating them into functional specifications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of business processes, systems, and data analysis—particularly in the area of Customer Value Management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Gather and document business requirements through interviews, workshops, and analysis of existing documentation.
2. Analyse and document current business processes, identifying areas for improvement.
3. Work closely with stakeholders to prioritise and define project scope and objectives.
4. Develop functional specifications and use cases to support system and software development.
5. Analyse customer data to assess customer behaviour, value segmentation, and retention strategies, providing insights that drive business decisions.
6. Work with customer value management teams to identify opportunities for increasing customer engagement and lifetime value.
7. Conduct impact analysis and risk assessments to determine potential implications of proposed solutions.
8. Provide input and recommendations for process improvements and best practices.
9. Support user acceptance testing and facilitate user training as required.
10. Maintain project documentation, ensuring version control and adherence to change management processes.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in business analysis or a related field.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in customer data analysis and value management strategies.
4. Essential: Working knowledge of SQL, with experience in querying databases for data analysis and reporting.
5. Proficiency in Power BI, with the ability to create dashboards, visualisations, and reports to support data-driven decision-making.
6. Understanding of Microsoft Fabric, including data integration, analytics, and governance capabilities.
7. Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other project management tools.
9. Certification in business analysis (e.g., CBAP) is an advantage.
10. Ideally, experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, with an understanding of consumer behaviour and market dynamics.

At Core Group, we value the power of in-person collaboration in driving innovation, teamwork, and excellence. To support this, we have transitioned back to a full-time office environment. This approach enables us to cultivate a dynamic and engaging workplace where our teams can connect, collaborate effectively, and achieve outstanding results together.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual seeking to leverage data-driven insights, advanced analytics, and business intelligence tools to enhance customer value and drive results.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing