Business Analyst / Project Consultant

PBT Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic IT consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Business Analyst / Project Consultant. The ideal candidate will manage projects effectively, bridge business needs with IT solutions, and ensure high-quality outcomes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across multiple business areas in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of business experience in a functional area.
• Proficiency in evaluating and implementing IT solutions.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects with established methodologies.
• Conduct business analysis and documentation of processes.
• Manage user acceptance testing and oversee bug fixes.

Skills

Strong consulting skills

Business analysis proficiency

Project management skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Currently studying towards a SAP qualification

5–7 years business experience

Job description

Business Analyst / Project Consultant – Johannesburg.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Analyst / Project Consultant with strong project management skills and SAP knowledge.

The ideal candidate will bridge business needs and IT solutions, ensuring that projects are delivered effectively while driving process improvements and system enhancements across diverse business areas.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support projects by applying established project methodologies to meet business requirements.
• Conduct business analysis, including evaluation, documentation, process design, and implementation of solutions.
• Work with stakeholders at all levels to define project objectives, gather requirements, and translate them into technical specifications.
• Coordinate project activities, meetings, resources, and communication across business and IT teams.
• Provide application and business process support, ensuring operational quality and continuous improvements.
• Document system requirements, functional specifications, and end-user needs.
• Manage user acceptance testing, business sign-off, and oversee bug fixes or enhancements.
• Act as the key liaison between business units and software development teams.
• Identify opportunities to use technology to improve services, products, and standardise business processes.
• Support and maintain SLAs related to helpdesk and customer service functions.
• Develop training materials and deliver “train the trainer” sessions.
• Mentor junior IT staff and provide process/system training for business teams.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong consulting, business analysis, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in evaluation, analysis, design, development, implementation, and monitoring of business and IT solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at all organisational levels.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to balance usability, performance, and technical trade-offs.

Education & Experience:

• Currently studying towards a SAP qualification (essential).
• 5–7 years’ business experience within a functional business area, and/or 4+ years’ detailed application experience.
• Advanced understanding of system complexity, data logs, and functional business processes.

Professional Development:

• Commitment to personal growth and continuous professional development.
• Ability to adapt to evolving business requirements, policies, and procedures.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and results-driven professional to play a pivotal role in aligning business requirements with IT solutions. You will gain exposure across multiple business areas, contribute to high-impact projects, and be part of a collaborative team environment where your expertise makes a difference.