Entry-Level Business Analyst

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Diverse projects

Development support

Flexible hours

Competitive rate

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an entry-level Business Analyst for a fully remote role in South Africa. The position targets recent graduates with a foundational understanding of business processes who can bridge business needs and technology solutions.

You will gain experience in requirements gathering, process modeling, and solution assessment while supporting stakeholders across departments in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Fundamental understanding of business analysis principles and methods.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Visio is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in eliciting, documenting, and validating business requirements.
• Create process flow diagrams and use cases to represent business processes.
• Analyze existing processes to find inefficiencies and improvements.
• Support development of functional specs and technical designs.
• Collaborate with dev and QA to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Participate in UAT and provide feedback.
• Manage project scope and requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Communicate findings to project managers and stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategy.
• Maintain and organize project documentation.

Skills

Understanding of BA principles

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent written & verbal comms

Independent work mindset

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a bright and motivated Entry-Level Business Analyst to join their team, offering a fully remote work arrangement. This is an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates or individuals with a foundational understanding of business processes to kickstart their careers in business analysis. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, working with stakeholders across various departments to understand requirements, analyze processes, and propose improvements. The role is focused on developing your skills in requirement gathering, process modeling, and solution assessment within a flexible, remote-first environment. You will gain exposure to diverse projects and learn to translate complex business challenges into actionable insights. We are looking for a proactive, analytical, and communicative individual who thrives in an independent work setting and is eager to contribute to our client's success. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, essential for navigating the complexities of business operations and system enhancements. This is a contract position initially, with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in eliciting, documenting, and validating business requirements from stakeholders.
• Create process flow diagrams, use cases, and other documentation to represent business processes and system functionalities.
• Analyze existing business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Support the development of functional specifications and technical designs.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide feedback.
• Assist in managing project scope and requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to project managers and business stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform business strategy.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure its accessibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Understanding of business analysis principles and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Proficiency in using productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with process modeling tools (e.g., Visio) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Proactive learner with a strong desire to understand business operations.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Must be eligible to work in South Africa.

Benefits

• Fully remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa.
• Opportunity to gain diverse experience across various business domains.
• Develop critical skills in requirements gathering, process analysis, and stakeholder management.
• Competitive contract rate and potential for long-term engagement.
• Exposure to a professional and dynamic business environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development support.
• Work on impactful projects that drive business value.
• Flexible working hours.
• Direct contribution to client's strategic objectives.
• Located in the North West region, servicing clients remotely.