Business Analyst

Pivotal Talent; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Analyst for a 6-month contract in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the fintech sector, strong communication skills, and an analytical mindset. You will collaborate with stakeholders, translate ideas into specifications, and support continuous improvement efforts. This opportunity offers the chance to join a global client base across various regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Business or Systems Analyst, Fin-Tech experience preferred.
• Curious and independent thinker who can turn ideas into solutions.
• Experience with integration-driven systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements.
• Translate ideas into actionable specifications.
• Lead workshops to capture needs and co-design solutions.
• Support continuous improvement with an AI-first approach.

Skills

Strong communication and documentation skills

Experience with APIs

Azure expertise

UX / CX awareness

Prototyping skills

Workshop facilitation skills

Analytical and creative problem solver

Job description

Business Analyst (Contract or Fixed Term)

Type: 6 month contract to Perm | 5+ years experience

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

About This Role

Pivotal Talent is partnering with a US-based fintech to identify exceptional candidates via our predictive assessment platform.

You’re joining their team, not ours.

We’re after a curious, independent thinker who turns ideas into elegant, working solutions for a global client base across Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with stakeholders to shape and clarify requirements

Translate ideas into clear, actionable specifications

Lead client-facing and internal workshops to capture needs and co-design solutions

Bring a UX / CX mindset with rapid prototyping and iterative design

Support testing, validation, and continuous improvement with an AI-first approach

What We’re Looking For

5+ years as a Business or Systems Analyst (Fin‑Tech experience preferred)

Strong communication and documentation skills

Experience with APIs, Azure, and integration‑driven systems

UX / CX awareness, prototyping, and workshop facilitation skills

Naturally curious, analytical, and creative problem solver

How to Apply

We’re looking for the right fit, not just the right CV—and we’re prepared to pay for exceptional talent.

• Step 1: Upload your CV so we can connect your experience to your results.
• Step 2: Once shortlisted, our team will reach out for you to complete our assessment (minutes, mobile‑friendly) to showcase your problem‑solving approach and role suitability.
• Step 3: Top candidates hear from us within 3–5 business days.
• Step 4: Interviews commence.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Research, Analyst, Information Technology

Industries: Software Development