Graduate Business Analyst - Training, Mentorship & Impact

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Structured graduate training program

Mentorship and development

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Junior Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technology, focusing on process improvement and system enhancements. You will gather requirements, analyze processes, and support project delivery alongside experienced teams.

This graduate-friendly role offers structured training, mentorship, and exposure to major financial services projects in a leading Durban organisation. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with project management concepts is a plus.
• Internship or graduate-entry experience in a business-related role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in eliciting, documenting, and validating business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and system requirements.
• Support the development and execution of user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare process flow diagrams and use case documentation.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with business users and technical teams.
• Help in creating training materials and conducting user training sessions.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to relevant parties.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business analysis methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Junior Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technology, focusing on process improvement and system enhancements. You will gather requirements, analyze processes, and support project delivery alongside experienced teams.

This graduate-friendly role offers structured training, mentorship, and exposure to major financial services projects in a leading Durban organisation. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.