Business Analyst

Reverside; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An established IT services provider in Stellenbosch is seeking a skilled professional for business analysis and data visualization. The ideal candidate will manage stakeholder expectations and translate needs into actionable solutions. Proficiency in SQL and Power BI, alongside a foundational understanding of Java, is essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative technology projects across various industries.

Qualifications

• Strong documentation skills and use case design.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and deliver actionable insights.
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard creation.

Responsibilities

• Translate stakeholder needs into clear documentation.
• Design process flows and workflow diagrams.
• Support decision-making through data analysis.
• Build strong relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Business Analysis

Critical Thinking

Business Acumen

Decision‑Making

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem‑Solving

Data Visualization

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Java

Job description

Company Overview

Reverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to innovative technology projects across various industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate stakeholder needs into clear, actionable documentation.
• Design use cases, process flows, and workflow diagrams to improve efficiency.
• Evaluate complex problems and identify optimal solutions.
• Support decision‑making by analyzing data and providing insights.
• Facilitate clear communication between stakeholders and technical teams.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and manage expectations effectively.
• Address business challenges with innovative and practical solutions.
• Perform data analysis using SQL and create data visualizations, dashboards, and reports (e.g., Power BI).
• Collaborate closely with developers and architects, leveraging basic programming knowledge (e.g., Java).

Skills & Competencies

• Business Analysis: Strong documentation, use case design, and workflow visualization skills.
• Critical Thinking: Analytical approach to problem evaluation and solution identification.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of financial processes, particularly in banking and payments (SWIFT MT / MX).
• Decision‑Making: Ability to use data‑driven insights to support business strategies.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage relationships and expectations across teams.
• Problem‑Solving: Innovative approach to addressing business challenges.
• Data Visualization: SQL expertise with ability to design dashboards (Power BI or similar).

Programming Basics

Understanding of Java or similar programming languages to enhance collaboration with technical teams.