Graduate Business Analyst — Hybrid | Mentorship & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship and professional training

Career development opportunities

Certification support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Business Analyst in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role offers hybrid work, on-the-job training, and mentorship to help you develop skills in business process improvement, data analysis, and stakeholder management.

You will support senior analysts and project managers on diverse financial sector projects, translating client needs into actionable requirements with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel; SQL basics preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and insights.
• Create process flow diagrams and use case documentation.
• Support testing and QA for new systems.
• Prepare reports and presentations communicating findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Science/IS/Commerce

Tools

Excel

SQL basics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Business Analyst in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role offers hybrid work, on-the-job training, and mentorship to help you develop skills in business process improvement, data analysis, and stakeholder management.

You will support senior analysts and project managers on diverse financial sector projects, translating client needs into actionable requirements with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.