Graduate Business Analyst: Data & Strategy Pietermaritzburg

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Structured graduate training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks ambitious graduates to start as Junior Business Analysts in Pietermaritzburg. You will work with seasoned professionals on data analysis and business strategy, gaining hands-on experience and clear growth pathways.

The role is based in modern offices in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will contribute to gathering requirements, analyzing processes, and supporting reports and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A keen interest in business analysis, data, and technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Familiarity with databases and SQL is a plus.
• Previous internship experience in a related field is advantageous.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Pietermaritzburg.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior analysts in gathering and documenting business requirements from various stakeholders.
• Participate in the analysis of business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Support the development of functional specifications and technical design documents.
• Conduct data analysis and generate reports to provide insights into business performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Assist in the testing and implementation of new systems and processes.
• Contribute to project documentation and knowledge management.
• Attend and actively participate in project meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Maintain clear and concise communication with all project team members.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s products and services.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office

SQL familiarity

Team player

Proactive learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Placements24 seeks ambitious graduates to start as Junior Business Analysts in Pietermaritzburg. You will work with seasoned professionals on data analysis and business strategy, gaining hands-on experience and clear growth pathways.

The role is based in modern offices in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will contribute to gathering requirements, analyzing processes, and supporting reports and specifications.