Business Analyst Manager - Contract - Onsite 4 days a week

Pro Development Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A global tech firm is looking for a Business Analyst Manager to lead their business analysis function in Cape Town. This strategic role entails managing a team to ensure high-quality business insights and alignment of business strategies with operational execution. Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in business analysis, along with leadership experience and proficiency in analysis tools. This position is on a contract basis with onsite work 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of business analysis experience, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Retail industry experience is essential, preferably in FMCG, pharmacy, e-commerce, or supply chain.
• Advanced proficiency in business analysis tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of business analysts.
• Oversee delivery of business analysis activities across projects.
• Partner with business leaders to understand objectives.

Skills

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Business analysis tools proficiency

Data visualization skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Visio

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Overview

Reference: PDG2000483568

Salary: ZAR400 - ZAR460/hour

Location: South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town

Job Type: Contract

Posted: 18 September 2025

Closing date: 18 Oct 2025 21:59

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).

Job Summary

We are looking for a strategic and experienced Business Analyst Manager to lead our business analysis function. This role is responsible for managing a team of business analysts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality business insights, project requirements, and change initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in aligning business strategy with operational execution and digital transformation efforts.

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.

Requirements

• 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.