Business Analyst Manager - Contract - Onsite 4 day

Pro Development Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tech firm is seeking a Business Analyst Manager in Cape Town. The role involves leading a team of analysts, overseeing project delivery, and collaborating with senior leaders. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience in business analysis, preferably within the retail sector, and demonstrable skills in business analysis tools. This is an onsite position 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of business analysis experience, with at least 2-3 years in leadership or management capacity.
• Retail industry experience is essential, preferably in sectors such as FMCG or e-commerce.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of business analysts, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Oversee delivery of business analysis activities across multiple projects.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagements and decision-making processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Business analysis expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Proficient in business analysis tools

Data visualization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or Finance

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Visio

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Overview

Our Client a global tech firm is seeking a Business Analyst Manager to join their team in Cape town on a contract basis (Onsite 4 days a week).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of business analysts, providing mentorship, direction, and performance management.
• Oversee the delivery of business analysis activities across multiple concurrent projects and initiatives.
• Partner with senior business leaders and project sponsors to understand strategic objectives and business needs.
• Ensure high standards in the documentation of business requirements, functional specifications, and process flows.
• Champion business analysis best practices, methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), and tool usage across the function.
• Drive the prioritization and alignment of business initiatives with strategic business goals.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops, stakeholder engagements, and decision-making processes.
• Support enterprise-wide programs such as ERP implementations, omnichannel strategy, or data transformation.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance the business analysis capability within the organization.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Bachelors degree in business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of business analysis experience, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Retail industry experience is essential preferably in sectors such as FMCG, pharmacy, e-commerce, or supply chain.
• Proven success managing large-scale projects involving digital transformation, ERP, CRM, or omnichannel retail systems.
• Advanced proficiency in business analysis tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Visio), data visualization (Power BI, Tableau), and SQL.
• Strong knowledge of business analysis frameworks (BABOK, Agile, Scrum, SAFe).
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating workshops, business case development, and stakeholder alignment.