Business Analyst

RecruitMyMom; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Business Analyst with management consulting expertise, ideally in finance or insurance. The role involves engaging with clients, supporting programme management, and delivering analytical insights. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and at least 3 years of experience, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position may start as a 6-month contract with potential for permanence.

Benefits

Great company culture

Potential growth

Death and Disability cover contribution

Provident Fund contribution

13th cheque depending on performance

20 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Analyst role.
• Ability to present work in formal settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage effectively with clients to understand their needs.
• Support programme management processes.
• Conduct independent analysis and develop actionable recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Power Platforms

Problem-solving skills

Project management methodologies

Education

BA or Bcom degree in Business administration or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We're seeking a Business Analyst with management consulting expertise, ideally in finance or insurance, to drive key client engagements. Be part of a culture that fosters lasting client relationships built on trust, delivering consistent results over time. Strategic implementation that brings tangible, sustainable results across various sectors. Please note: This role may start as a 6-month fixed term contract with the potential to become a permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Engage effectively with clients to understand their needs and priorities
• Articulate, define and deliver against the requirements of the client
• Support programme management processes and tools
• Understand organisational leadership structures
• Assist in stakeholder and issue identification
• Develop structured approaches to assigned problem areas
• Contribute to identification of key insights and findings
• Coordinate effectively with support staff and client teams to deliver outcomes
• Analyse client business and organisational issues with minimal supervision
• Communicate client requirements clearly to project leadership and contribute to fact base development
• Apply relevant analytical tools and techniques with confidence
• Conduct independent analysis and identify key implications
• Assist in developing actionable recommendations
• Conduct structured interviews and actively listen
• Produce clear, effective business writing and summaries
• Communicate information accurately and succinctly

Requirements

• Completed BA or Bcom degree in Business administration, Computer science or related field
• A minimum of 3 years' + of experience in an Analyst role
• Understanding of the Microsoft Power Platforms product suite with advanced Power BI capabilities
• Experience in presenting work confidently in team and formal settings
• Ability to contribute meaningfully to team discussions
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills- written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Knowledge of business process modeling and flow-charting techniques
• Respond positively to coaching and collaborate with peers
• Maintain awareness of the importance of continuous client communication
• Build rapport with client peers
• Ability to work alongside teams within the business or the management team to establish business needs
• High EQ/ interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Great company culture
• Potential growth
• Death and Disability cover contribution
• Provident Fund contribution
• 13th cheque depending on individual and company performance
• 20 days annual leave