Graduate Business Analyst

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Diverse challenges

Collaborative culture

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking bright and analytical Graduate Business Analysts to join their remote-first team. You will collaborate with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements, analyze processes, and help implement practical solutions.

This role offers remote work flexibility, training in business analysis, project management, and stakeholder communication within a supportive virtual environment. Ideal for recent graduates eager to bridge business needs with technology.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Familiarity with business analysis methodologies and tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and analyze business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Map current and future state business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in the planning and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams.
• Support project managers in tracking project progress and identifying risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for bright and analytical Graduate Business Analysts to join their dynamic, remote-first team. This position is ideal for recent graduates eager to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You will work remotely, collaborating with stakeholders across various departments to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and help implement effective solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in business analysis, project management, and stakeholder communication within a supportive virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and analyze business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Map current and future state business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in the planning and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams.
• Support project managers in tracking project progress and identifying risks.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Commerce, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Familiarity with business analysis methodologies and tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a remote setting.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn about business processes and technology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive training and professional development in business analysis.
• Exposure to diverse business challenges and technology solutions.
• A supportive virtual team culture that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Opportunities for career progression within the organization.