Graduate Business Analyst

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Comprehensive training in BA methods

Mentorship from experienced analysts

George region project exposure

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in George is seeking a Graduate Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technology. The entry-level role involves understanding processes, gathering requirements, and helping define system specifications for various projects in a collaborative office setting in George.

You will learn to navigate business challenges, develop critical thinking and communication skills, and contribute to driving organizational efficiency through meticulous analysis and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Recent degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn about business analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users to gather and document business requirements and user stories.
• Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization.
• Assist in the creation of functional specifications and mockups for new systems or features.
• Support the testing and implementation phases of new solutions, ensuring they meet business needs.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Proactive learner

Education

Recent degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking enthusiastic and analytical Graduate Business Analysts to join their expanding team in George . This is a fantastic entry-level position for individuals keen on bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business processes, identify areas for improvement, and help define system requirements for various projects. This role provides a solid platform for developing critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills in a supportive, office-based environment in George . You will learn to navigate complex business challenges and contribute to driving organizational efficiency and success through meticulous analysis and clear documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users to gather and document business requirements and user stories.
• Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization.
• Assist in the creation of functional specifications and mockups for new systems or features.
• Support the testing and implementation phases of new solutions, ensuring they meet business needs.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Requirements

• A recent degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn about business analysis methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive training in business analysis techniques and tools.
• Mentorship from experienced business analysts and project managers.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects within the George region.
• A positive and collaborative team environment focused on professional growth.