Graduate Business Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mentorship program

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Business Analyst for a fully remote, entry-level role designed to immerse you in business strategy, process improvement, and system implementation. You will work across departments to capture requirements, analyze needs, and help develop solutions that boost operational efficiency.

The position emphasizes strong communication and self-management, offering a dynamic learning environment within a digitally connected, remote-first team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, crucial for remote collaboration.
• Familiarity with business process modeling and requirements gathering techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
• Analyze business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for IT systems.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new business solutions.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide support during system rollouts.
• Prepare reports and presentations on project findings and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Requirements gathering

Self-management

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for bright, analytical minds for a Graduate Business Analyst role, operating within a fully remote framework. This position is ideal for recent graduates looking to dive into business strategy, process improvement, and system implementation. You will work across various departments, gathering requirements, analyzing business needs, and contributing to the development of solutions that enhance operational efficiency. This remote-first role emphasizes strong communication and self-management skills, offering a dynamic learning experience within a supportive and digitally connected team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
• Analyze business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for IT systems.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new business solutions.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide support during system rollouts.
• Prepare reports and presentations on project findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, crucial for remote collaboration.
• Familiarity with business process modeling and requirements gathering techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs.
• Extensive training and mentorship in business analysis methodologies.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunity to gain broad exposure to various business functions and projects in Polokwane and beyond.