Graduate Business Analyst — Data & Strategy | Pietermaritzburg

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Professional development & mentorship

Structured graduate training program

Job summary

Placements24 seeks ambitious graduates to join our dynamic Pietermaritzburg team as Junior Business Analysts. You will gain hands-on experience in data analysis, business strategy, and reporting, working with seasoned professionals on diverse projects.

The role offers a strong foundation for growth, with a structured graduate training program, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, collaborative company culture.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a relevant bachelor's degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with databases and SQL is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior analysts in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze business processes and identify improvement areas.
• Support development of functional specs and technical design docs.
• Conduct data analysis and generate reports to insight business performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Assist in testing and implementation of new systems and processes.
• Contribute to project documentation and knowledge management.
• Attend project meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Maintain clear communication with project team members.
• Develop understanding of the company's products and services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

SQL familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Placements24 seeks ambitious graduates to join our dynamic Pietermaritzburg team as Junior Business Analysts. You will gain hands-on experience in data analysis, business strategy, and reporting, working with seasoned professionals on diverse projects.

The role offers a strong foundation for growth, with a structured graduate training program, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, collaborative company culture.