Business Analyst-SATIC

PricewaterhouseCoopers; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a highly analytical Senior Associate to act as a Business Analyst. You will bridge business stakeholders and technical teams, responsible for gathering requirements and delivering business solutions. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and have 4-6 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in tools like JIRA and Excel is required. This role is crucial for driving strategic initiatives and ensuring projects align with business goals.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a consulting or technology environment.
• Strong experience with business analysis tools and methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
• Experience working on complex projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements through interviews, workshops, and process mapping.
• Analyze and translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Management Level Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting‑edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.

In business analysis at PwC, you will focus on analysing and interpreting data to provide strategic insights and recommendations for improving business performance. Your work will involve strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Business Analyst - Senior Associate to join our team. In this role, you will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, driving the identification, analysis, and delivery of business solutions. You will be responsible for gathering and documenting requirements, identifying improvement opportunities, and ensuring successful delivery of initiatives aligned to our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with business stakeholders to understand goals, processes, and challenges.
• Elicit and document clear, concise business requirements using techniques such as interviews, workshops, and process mapping.
• Analyze and translate business needs into functional specifications for technology and change initiatives.
• Conduct gap analysis and feasibility studies to support business cases and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and QA teams to ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements.
• Support the development of test plans and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues.
• Drive continuous improvement through post‑implementation reviews and feedback loops.
• Provide coaching or oversight to junior team members as needed.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of business analysis practices, tools, and trends.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a consulting, technology, or corporate environment.
• Strong experience with business analysis tools and methodologies (\"e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, BPMN\").
• Proficient in requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder management.
• Experience working on complex projects with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Professional certification (\"e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile BA\") is a plus.
• Experience in [industry, e.g., financial services, healthcare, supply chain] is desirable.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools (\"e.g., Power BI, Tableau\") is advantageous.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

December 9, 2025