Business Analyst / Product Manager

Olx; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online marketplace in South Africa is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to collaborate with product teams on high-scale projects. You will engage in product development, propose innovative solutions, and ensure a user-centric approach. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in web UX or ecommerce and strong data querying skills. This position promotes diversity and offers a full-time employment opportunity with flexible tools for remote work.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in web UX, ecommerce or related domains.
• Experience working for consumer-facing organisations.
• Good understanding of web accessibility and UX best practices.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders.
• Drive business-case development for strategic technical projects.
• Contribute to technical and design specifications documentation.

Skills

Strong data querying skills

Team player with a positive attitude

User-centric mindset

Strong communication skills

Tools

Figma

Jira

Google Docs

Job description

Seniority LevelMid-Senior Level

Employment TypeFull Time

Job FunctionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology

IndustriesSoftware Development

OverviewOLX and Property24 are leaders in online marketplaces for property, automotive, jobs and household goods across South Africa, Kenya and beyond.

We build high-scale, performance-driven web and mobile experiences for millions of users each month and seek talented Business Analysts to join our product teams.

At OLX we work together to build a more sustainable world through trade, making it safe, smart and convenient for people to buy and sell.

Responsibilities

Work closely with product owners, developers and stakeholders to conceive and execute product initiatives.

Propose solutions, justify them to teams, and take ownership of allocated stories, driving consensus with stakeholders.

Collaborate with business stakeholders to define priorities, build consensus, and coordinate product roadmaps and schedules across multi-disciplinary teams.

Drive business-case development for strategic technical projects and facilitate communication throughout the product development process.

Assist with UX redesigns and ongoing improvements according to continuous integration best practices.

Contribute to technical and design specifications documentation.

Discuss technical solutions with developers and propose innovative ideas.

Stay aware of industry issues and trends, especially regarding accessibility, usability and emerging technologies, and incorporate them into future projects.

Continuously learn new technologies and keep abreast of market developments.

Qualifications & Experience

4+ years experience in web UX, ecommerce or related domains.

System and business analysis experience.

Strong data querying skills.

Experience working for consumer-facing organisations.

Agile, Scrum or similar iterative software delivery expertise.

Fundamental knowledge of HTML, XHTML, CSS programming.

Experience with multiple database technologies.

Good understanding of web accessibility and UX best practices.

Attributes

Self-motivated and responsible.

User-centric mindset.

Strong communication skills.

Team player with a positive, proactive approach.

Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Tools We Like

Figma, Sketch

Loom

Jira, Trello

Google Docs, Sheets

Draw.io

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLXOLX values diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds and experiences to apply.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements – you may be a great fit for this or other opportunities with us.

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These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement; final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.