Data and Business Analyst

Calibrate People; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Data and Business Analyst to drive innovative business solutions. You will be responsible for refining business needs into actionable data requirements, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in business analysis, a relevant degree, and is comfortable with data analysis and project management methodologies. This role offers a hybrid work environment and an exciting challenge to grow your career.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in business analysis, ideally in banking or financial services.
• Strong data analysis skills and relevant business analyst certifications.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Strong Data analysis skills (data crunching is second nature).
• Competencies with software, programming, and business intelligence tools are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Gather and refine business requirements into actionable solutions.
• Translate business needs into data requirements and perform analyses.
• Manage project lifecycle and ensure timely delivery.
• The Negotiator: push back on unrealistic asks and manage expectations.
• Project Management Savvy: manage initiation, scoping, planning, testing, and deployment.

Skills

Business Analysis

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Relevant Bachelor's Degree

Postgraduate Qualification

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

Programming

Job description

About the job: Data and Business Analyst

Change Maestro and Innovation Navigator, steering business towards innovative solutions.

Are you the kind of person who sees a business problem and instantly starts mapping out solutions in your head? Do you believe that change isn't just necessary, it's inevitable and exciting? Good! Because we're looking for a Data and Business Analyst who thrives in Change-The-Business-Projects.

Location: Sandton, Hybrid | Salary: Market Related

What You'll Be Doing (AKA Your Superpowers):

1. Decoding Business Needs: You won't just gather requirements; you'll challenge them, refine them, and shape them into real, workable solutions.
2. Data Wizardry: You'll translate business needs into data requirements, perform data gap analyses, and map out source-to-target data flows.
3. Master of Documentation: Whether it's an As-Is model or a To-Be vision, you'll make sure everything is clear, concise, and actionable.
4. The Negotiator: Change initiatives come with big asks; you'll push back where necessary and make sure expectations are realistic.
5. Project Management Savvy: You understand the project lifecycle: initiation, scoping, planning, testing, deployment. You'll keep everything on track.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 3+ years experience in business analysis, ideally in banking, insurance, or financial services consulting.
• Relevant bachelor's degree, with strong preference for a postgraduate qualification.
• Relevant Business Analyst certifications or a drive to pursue further studies.
• Strong Data analysis skills (data crunching is second nature).
• Competencies with software, programming, and business intelligence tools are highly advantageous.
• Logical thinker who follows the recipe for success but knows when to tweak the ingredients.
• Excellent communicator: engage stakeholders, translate complex requirements, and document like a pro.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.).

Why You?

Because you're ready for a role that challenges you, grows you, and maybe even surprises you.

Comfort zones are great but not for long. Let's shake things up.