Business Analyst/Project Manager

H2R Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Analyst / Project Manager to manage end-to-end project lifecycles and drive digital transformation efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong business analysis skills, proficiency in MS Office, and experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Offering competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in business analysis and project management.
• Strong understanding of system architecture.
• Proficient in risk and change management.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to define system architecture.
• Manage project lifecycles from initiation to handover.

Skills

Business process mapping

Programme management (Agile & Waterfall)

Business analysis methodologies

Vendor evaluation

Risk analysis

Strategic thinking

Tools

MS Office

Project documentation standards

Job description

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CV'S WILL BE KEPT FOR FUTURE USE. ONLY APPLY IF YOU QUALIFY IN FULL.

What You'll Do

As a Business Analyst / Project Manager, you will :

• Analyse Business Needs: Engage stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements.
• Design Solutions: Collaborate with IT architects and vendors to define system architecture and functional specifications.
• Test & Validate: Oversee user acceptance testing and ensure solutions meet business objectives.
• Deliver Projects: Manage end‑to‑end project lifecycles from initiation and planning to implementation and handover.
• Drive Change: Facilitate workshops, present proposals to senior leadership, and lead digital transformation efforts.
• Lead Teams: Foster collaboration across cross‑functional teams and ensure effective self‑management and teamwork.

What You Bring

Core Competencies

• Business process mapping & innovation management
• Programme and project management (Agile & Waterfall)
• Business analysis methodologies and tools
• Vendor evaluation and onboarding
• Risk analysis and mitigation planning
• Strategic thinking and decision‑making

Technical Skills

• MS Office proficiency
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and system integration
• Command of BRD, FDD, UAT, and project documentation standards

Personal Attributes

• Integrity and ethical responsibility
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Business acumen and sound judgment
• Adaptability and leadership in digital change

Deliverables You'll Own

• Business Problem Statements & Project Charters
• Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)
• Functional & Architectural Design Documents
• Risk Registers & Vendor Evaluation Reports
• Test Cases, Proof of Testing, and UAT Sign‑Offs
• Training Materials and Handover Packs