Graduate Business Analyst

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Training & development

Diverse projects

Inclusive virtual culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking proactive and detail-oriented Graduate Business Analysts to join our growing team, supporting operations across locations with a primary focus on remote work. You will gain experience in requirements gathering, process analysis, and stakeholder management while launching your career in a field crucial to organizational success.

Join a forward-thinking company that offers mentorship, training and development programs, flexible remote arrangements, and opportunities to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of business principles and analytical techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Keen attention to detail and a passion for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyze and model business processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for IT and other departments.
• Facilitate communication between business units and technical teams.
• Assist in the development of test cases and support user acceptance testing.
• Contribute to project planning and status reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

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

Job description

Our client is looking for proactive and detail-oriented Graduate Business Analysts to join their growing team, supporting operations across various locations, with a primary focus on remote work. This role is perfect for recent graduates eager to bridge the gap between business needs and technological solutions. You will gain invaluable experience in requirements gathering, process analysis, and stakeholder management. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career in a field that is crucial to organizational success, offering excellent mentorship and growth prospects within a forward-thinking company. Join us and contribute to impactful business initiatives from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyze and model business processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for IT and other departments.
• Facilitate communication between business units and technical teams.
• Assist in the development of test cases and support user acceptance testing.
• Contribute to project planning and status reporting.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of business principles and analytical techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Keen attention to detail and a passion for problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with performance-based increments.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
• Opportunities to work on diverse business challenges and projects.
• A collaborative and inclusive virtual team culture.