Graduate Business Analyst

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentorship from experienced analysts

Performance reviews

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a bright Graduate Business Analyst to join a dynamic team. You will gather requirements, analyse processes, and translate business needs into technology and process improvements.

This role offers training, mentorship from experienced analysts and project managers, exposure to diverse challenges, and a collaborative culture that supports your early career in business consulting and technology.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of business principles and process analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyse current business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimisation.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for IT and operational teams.
• Assist in the testing and implementation of new systems and process changes.
• Develop process flow diagrams and other documentation to support business understanding.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics

Job description

Our client is seeking bright, analytical, and motivated Graduate Business Analysts to join their dynamic team in Port Elizabeth . This role provides an excellent foundation for a career in business consulting and technology, where you will be instrumental in understanding business needs and translating them into effective technical and process solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders across various departments, gathering requirements, analysing processes, and recommending improvements. This is an opportunity to develop critical skills in problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyse current business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimisation.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for IT and operational teams.
• Assist in the testing and implementation of new systems and process changes.
• Develop process flow diagrams and other documentation to support business understanding.

Requirements

• A degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of business principles and process analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with various levels of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and documentation is a plus, while working in Port Elizabeth .

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with performance-based reviews.
• Comprehensive training in business analysis techniques and tools.
• Mentorship from experienced business analysts and project managers.
• Exposure to diverse business challenges and impactful projects.
• A collaborative and professional work culture in Port Elizabeth .