Graduate Business Analyst – Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship and guidance from analysts

Exposure to diverse business projects

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Competitive graduate salary

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA is seeking a Graduate Business Analyst to understand business needs, analyze processes, and drive improvements. This hybrid role blends remote work with in-office collaboration to support cross-functional teams and project delivery.

The ideal candidate has a recent degree, strong analytical thinking, and excellent communication skills, with a hands-on approach to process modeling and documentation.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Commerce, or related field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of business processes and system analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Visio and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for optimization.
• Develop process maps, flowcharts, and other documentation.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new business solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Support testing and quality assurance of implemented solutions.
• Prepare reports and presentations on analysis findings and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with technical teams and business users.
• Contribute to project planning and management activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Information Systems / Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA is seeking a Graduate Business Analyst to understand business needs, analyze processes, and drive improvements. This hybrid role blends remote work with in-office collaboration to support cross-functional teams and project delivery.

The ideal candidate has a recent degree, strong analytical thinking, and excellent communication skills, with a hands-on approach to process modeling and documentation.