Graduate Business Analyst (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Comprehensive training in BA methods

Mentorship from senior analysts

Collaborative company culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking bright Graduate Business Analysts to join a fully remote team. You will bridge business needs and technology by gathering requirements, analyzing processes, and proposing optimization solutions.

Ideal candidates possess analytical skills, strong communication, and a passion for understanding business operations. The role offers comprehensive training and remote-first collaboration to accelerate career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a logical approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote interactions.
• Proficiency in Word and Visio for thorough documentation.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure solutions meet business objectives.
• Create process flow diagrams, use cases, and other documentation to illustrate requirements.
• Support user acceptance testing and ensure successful implementation of solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Remote work aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics

Tools

MS Word

Visio

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking bright, detail-oriented Graduate Business Analysts to join their fully remote team. This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between business needs and technological solutions, working on diverse projects that drive organizational improvement. You will be responsible for gathering requirements, analyzing processes, and proposing solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This position is ideal for motivated graduates who possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for understanding how businesses operate and can be optimized. Join us to launch your career in business analysis within a supportive, remote-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure solutions meet business objectives.
• Create process flow diagrams, use cases, and other documentation to illustrate requirements.
• Support user acceptance testing and ensure successful implementation of solutions.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a logical approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, vital for remote interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Visio for documentation.
• Ability to understand complex business processes and systems.
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn about business analysis methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with regular performance reviews.
• Fully remote work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive training in business analysis techniques and tools.
• Mentorship from experienced business analysts in a virtual setting.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking company culture committed to professional growth.