Business Analyst/Product Manager

OLX; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with development teams and stakeholders to drive product initiatives and propose innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience in web UX or e-commerce, strong data analysis skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. The company thrives on diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Dynamic team atmosphere

Qualifications

• 4+ years working with web UX or e-commerce.
• Experience with business analysis methodologies.
• Ability to query and interpret data sources.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams on product initiatives.
• Propose and explain solutions to stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication throughout the product development process.

Skills

User experience design

Data analysis

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Tools

Figma

Jira

Google Docs

Job description

Overview

WELCOME TO OLX Software innovation is the driving force behind the success of Property24. We strive for outstanding user experiences on our websites, desktop, and mobile applications. We've created the leading property marketplaces in SA and Kenya, and are by no means finished. Join the tech‑savvy team where quality, scale and performance are the foundations of our success.

We're always growing our products, so if you're one of SA's talented Business Analysts, then you'd be a great addition to our team.

At OLX, we work together to build a more sustainable world through trade. We make it safe, smart, and convenient to buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, and more. Our colleagues around the world help to serve millions of people every month, through its well‑loved consumer brands including OLX, Otodom, Property24, AutoTrader.

Join OLX and see how far you can go. Property24 is looking for energetic, enthusiastic, analytical and creative individuals to join our development teams. Property24 offers you the opportunity to join a dynamic young team of people who are innovative, results‑driven and passionate about what they do. There is lots of scope to learn new technologies and be involved in exciting projects for South Africa’s number 1 property website. It’s an exciting time to join us and your strong analysis and online skills will be a welcome addition to the team!

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the development teams, Product Owner/Manager and other stakeholders to conceive and execute on product initiatives
• Propose solutions that you can back up and explain to teams.
• Take the lead on allocated stories and drive stakeholders to consensus
• Helping to create and execute our plan for all our products
• Working collaboratively with business stakeholders to define priorities, build consensus, and coordinate product roadmaps and schedules across multi‑disciplined teams
• Driving business case development for strategic technical projects
• Facilitating communication throughout the product development process across a variety of teams
• Assisting with UX redesigns and ongoing improvements according to CI
• Contributing to documentation (technical and design specifications)
• Discussing technical solutions with developers and providing innovative new ideas to solutions
• Maintaining a high awareness of industry issues and trends, particularly in regard to accessibility, usability, and emerging technologies, and keep team members informed as appropriate, with a view to incorporating these in future projects and staying ahead of the market and position yourself and the company as a digital specialist
• Constantly seeking to develop yourself by learning new technologies and keeping abreast of markets developments

Qualifications and experience

• 4 plus years working with web UX, ecommerce or similar
• Systems/Business Analysis experience
• Ability to query data sources
• Experience with consumer facing organisations
• Experience in iterative software delivery methodologies – Agile, SCRUM, etc.
• Some knowledge and experience with HTML, XHTML, CSS programming
• Some knowledge and experience with various database technologies
• Good understanding of Web Accessibility and UX

Attributes

• Self‑motivated
• Responsible
• Can put yourself in a user’s shoes
• Show a high level of understanding
• A team player
• Have a positive and proactive approach
• Has good communications skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to consistently meet deadlines

Some tools that we like

• Figma/Sketch
• Loom
• Jira/Trello
• Google Docs/Sheets
• Draw.IO

Our Employment Equity goals will be taken into account in our selection process.

If we’re blown away by your CV, we’ll call you in for an interview.

We’ll give you a warm welcome, a quick test to challenge your mind and a chat to weigh up your skills and personality – simple, right? If you get the job, be prepared for a pretty great adventure!

We look forward to meeting you.

To support our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and compliance with South Africa’s Employment Equity Act, we collect gender and race information to help us monitor and promote equal opportunities. Please note that this information is confidential and does not influence hiring decisions, which are based solely on qualifications and experience.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLX

OLX values diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements – you may be just the right fit for this or other opportunities with us!

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