Graduate Business Analyst - Consulting Track

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 240 000 - 360 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Intensive training program

Mentorship from senior consultants

Exposure to diverse industries

Competitive graduate salary

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking motivated graduates for its competitive Business Analyst program in Sandton, Gauteng. You will work in client-facing teams to gather requirements, analyze processes, and develop innovative solutions.

The program includes extensive training and mentorship to rapidly develop consulting methodologies and industry best practices. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and a proactive drive to transform client businesses, with a hybrid work model offering both

Qualificações

• Recent graduate with a degree in business/analytical field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; client-facing experience a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Engage with clients to understand business needs and challenges.
• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements for projects.
• Map current state and design future state processes.
• Develop functional specs and user stories for technical teams.
• Assist in testing and implementation of solutions.
• Conduct data analysis to support insights and recommendations.
• Prepare presentations and reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and finance.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation

Data analysis

Collaboration

Client-facing

Willingness to travel

Formação académica

Business Administration

Economics

Finance

Information Systems

Analytical field

Ferramentas

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious management consulting firm with an office in Sandton, Gauteng , is recruiting motivated graduates for its competitive Business Analyst program. This role is designed for individuals who are analytical, possess strong problem-solving skills, and are eager to drive business transformation for a diverse range of clients. As a Graduate Business Analyst, you will work in client-facing teams, gathering requirements, analyzing business processes, and developing innovative solutions. You will receive extensive training and mentorship from experienced consultants, rapidly developing your expertise in consulting methodologies and industry best practices. Our firm values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, offering a challenging yet rewarding career path. The hybrid model allows for both focused independent work and essential team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their business needs and challenges.
• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements for new projects or system enhancements.
• Map current state and design future state business processes.
• Develop functional specifications and user stories for technical teams.
• Assist in the testing and implementation of proposed solutions.
• Conduct data analysis to support business insights and recommendations.
• Prepare presentations and reports for client and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and finance.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge base and best practice development.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance consulting and analytical skills.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, or a related analytical field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.
• Must be based in or willing to commute to Sandton, Gauteng .
• Previous consulting or business analysis internship experience is highly valued.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new industries and technologies.

Benefits

• Intensive training program covering consulting frameworks and business analysis techniques.
• Mentorship from senior consultants and partners.
• Exposure to diverse industries and challenging business problems.
• Competitive graduate salary and performance bonuses.
• Clear career progression path within the consulting firm.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on client businesses.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment in Sandton .