Business Analyst

M3 Human Capital Management (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking a Business Analyst to support the development of innovative payment products in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will gather and document business requirements, ensure alignment across teams, and assist with project delivery. A background in payments is crucial, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Applicants should have 3-5 years of business analysis experience and a relevant tertiary qualification.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of similar business analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of the payments environment.
• Fluent in business English; additional languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and documenting business and reporting requirements.
• Translating business needs into functional documentation.
• Supporting project delivery and backlog grooming within the PMO.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Business documentation

Project management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Draw.IO

Visio

Microsoft suite

Job description

Please note that M3 is hiring on behalf of another company.

Pay@, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team in Stellenbosch. This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear requirements and ensuring alignment across teams.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic self-starter with strong analytical skills who enjoys working with documentation and detail. They communicate effectively across all levels and functions of the business, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously while confidently bridging the gap between business and technical teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Gathering and documenting business and reporting requirements.

• Translating business needs into functional documentation.

• Documenting procedures and workflows.

• Supporting project delivery and backlog grooming within the PMO.

• Managing requirement changes and maintaining BA documentation.

• Supporting UAT and ensuring features meet requirements.

• Continuously improving analysis tools and processes.

Minimum requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification;

• 3-5 years' of similar business analysis experience;

• Strong understanding of the payments environment (retailers, digital, banking, card schemes, EFT, settlement, acquiring, etc.) is crucial to the role;

• Full understanding of the Microsoft suite, Draw.IO, Jira, Confluence and Visio;

• Valid driver’s license, own transport;

• Fluent in business English; additional languages will be seen as beneficial.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 28 August 2025.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.