Graduate Business Analyst

Placements24; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Mentorship

Diverse projects

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a bright Graduate Business Analyst to join their Welkom team. You will engage with stakeholders to elicit and document business requirements, translate them into functional specifications for developers, and ensure alignment between business and IT throughout the project lifecycle.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. You will participate in testing, contribute to process improvements, and prepare status reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in gathering requirements and documenting them clearly.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams to ensure alignment.
• Assist in testing and validation of developed solutions to ensure they meet objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to solution design.
• Prepare reports and presentations on project status and findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for bright, motivated Graduate Business Analysts to join their growing team in Welkom. This is a prime opportunity for individuals with strong analytical skills and an interest in business processes to develop their expertise. You will play a key role in understanding business needs, documenting requirements, and collaborating with development teams to deliver effective solutions. If you are a keen communicator with a knack for problem-solving and a desire to bridge the gap between business and technology, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams to ensure alignment.
• Assist in the testing and validation of developed solutions to ensure they meet business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to solution design.
• Prepare reports and presentations on project status and findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of business processes and systems thinking.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering techniques and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
• Mentorship from experienced business analysis professionals.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful business projects.
• A supportive team culture that encourages growth and learning.