Business Analyst, Midrand

Smart4 Energy; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Midrand is seeking an Intermediate Business Analyst to facilitate communication between stakeholders and drive process improvements. Candidates must have a BCom or BSc degree and at least 4 years of experience in business analysis, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The role is hybrid, with responsibilities including managing project timelines and leading workshops.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years in Business Analysis (Financial Services) - Non-negotiable.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong grasp of the software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements.
• Liaise between business stakeholders and developers.
• Document and improve business processes.
• Create functional and technical specifications.
• Lead workshops and JAD sessions.
• Manage project timelines and risks.
• Support user training and process handover.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Business acumen & entrepreneurship

Analytical & problem-solving mindset

Project management & stakeholder engagement

Innovation & attention to detail

Advanced communication & presentation skills

Change management & coaching abilities

Education

BCom / BSc Degree (Completed)

Job description

🚀 We're Hiring: Intermediate Business Analyst (Hybrid) – Financial Services

📍 Location: Waterfall, Johannesburg (Hybrid)

📅 Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for bridging business needs and tech capabilities?

We’re looking for an Intermediate Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in the financial services sector.

💼 What You’ll Do:

• Facilitate discussions to gather and document business requirements.
• Liaise between business stakeholders and developers to ensure seamless communication.
• Document and improve business processes and workflows.
• Create functional and technical specifications.
• Lead workshops and JAD sessions to drive clarity and alignment.
• Manage project timelines, risks, and interdependencies.
• Support user training and ensure smooth handover of new processes.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement.

🌟 Key Competencies:

• Business acumen & entrepreneurship
• Analytical & problem-solving mindset
• Project management & stakeholder engagement
• Innovation & attention to detail
• Advanced communication & presentation skills
• Change management & coaching abilities

🧠 What You Bring:

🎓 Qualification: BCom / BSc Degree (Completed) - Non-negotiable

📈 Experience: 4–5+ years in Business Analysis (Financial Services) - Non-negotiable

• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong grasp of the software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Happy to work on stand-by as and when needed for Release Management activities
• Ability to translate business needs into technical language—and vice versa.