Graduate Business Analyst

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Comprehensive training in business分析

Mentorship from experienced analysts

Exposure to diverse business projects

Dynamic collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking inquisitive and analytical Graduate Business Analysts to join the strategic operations team in Mahikeng. This entry-level role offers a superb opportunity to understand business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to strategic initiatives.

You will work with senior analysts and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and help implement solutions that drive efficiency and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business Admin, IS, or Management).
• Strong understanding of business principles and processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Visio for process mapping.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Support the development of functional specifications and user stories.
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams.
• Participate in testing and quality assurance activities for new solutions.
• Contribute to project planning and status reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Visio

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is seeking inquisitive and analytical Graduate Business Analysts to join their strategic operations team in Mahikeng. This entry-level position offers a superb opportunity for individuals eager to understand business processes, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to strategic initiatives. You will work alongside senior analysts and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and help implement solutions that drive efficiency and value. This role is crucial for developing core business analysis skills within a challenging and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Support the development of functional specifications and user stories.
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams.
• Participate in testing and quality assurance activities for new solutions.
• Contribute to project planning and status reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of business principles and processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Visio for process mapping.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders.
• An eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive training in business analysis methodologies and tools.
• Exposure to diverse business challenges and strategic projects.
• Mentorship from experienced business analysis professionals.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation.