Data & AI Business Analyst - Hybrid/Remote

Parvana

South Africa

Hybrid

ZAR 480,000 - 720,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Parvana is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst to join a fast-paced AI/R&D focused team in Cape Town. You will bridge business stakeholders with Data Scientists and Data Engineers to translate complex data requirements into actionable specifications.

You will craft wireframes, dashboards, and KPIs while ensuring data quality and alignment with strategic goals. The role supports hybrid work with remote options, offering exposure to global teams and cutting-edge AI initiatives.

Qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification would be ideal in CS, data analytics, or related field.
Experience with data analytics, AI/ML and lifecycle of data projects from ingestion to visualization.
Proficiency in eliciting requirements and documenting them clearly.
Experience with wireframing and mockups tools to communicate UX and data visualization concepts.
Excellent communication skills to explain data concepts to non-technical executives.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers to align builds with business goals.
Lead gathering and validation of complex requirements for data-driven apps, analytics dashboards, and AI/ML deployment.
Produce high-quality documentation: specs, user stories, STTM, etc.
Create detailed wireframes and mockups to visualize data interfaces and reporting tools for stakeholder feedback.
Interpret data trends, assess data quality, and define KPIs for AI initiatives.