Graduate Business Analyst

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Structured training in BA methods

Exposure to diverse projects

Career development in BA and processes

Collaborative work environment in Nels

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Graduate Business Analyst to join the operations team. This entry-level role bridges business needs with technology solutions, focusing on gathering requirements, analyzing processes, and documenting functional specifications.

You will work closely with stakeholders and developers, gain exposure to project management, and contribute to strategic analysis across diverse business initiatives, with structured training and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A recent Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to elicit information effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Visio.
• A keen interest in business processes and technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders across various departments.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Create functional specifications, user stories, and process flow diagrams.
• Liaise between business users and technical teams to ensure clear communication and understanding.
• Assist in testing and validating solutions to ensure they meet business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Visio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Graduate Business Analyst to join their dynamic business operations team in Nelspruit . This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates eager to bridge the gap between business needs and technological solutions. You will play a crucial role in understanding business requirements, analyzing processes, and documenting functional specifications to support various business initiatives. Working closely with stakeholders and development teams, you will gain invaluable experience in project management, requirements gathering, and strategic analysis within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders across various departments.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Create functional specifications, user stories, and process flow diagrams.
• Liaise between business users and technical teams to ensure clear communication and understanding.
• Assist in testing and validating solutions to ensure they meet business needs.

Requirements

• A recent Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to elicit information effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Visio.
• A keen interest in business processes and technology solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary and performance incentives.
• Structured training in business analysis methodologies and tools.
• Exposure to diverse business projects and strategic initiatives.
• Opportunity to develop critical skills in requirements management and process improvement.
• A collaborative and professional work environment in Nelspruit .