Graduate Trainee Business Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training program

Career development opportunities

Competitive starting salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks bright, analytical graduates to join a Graduate Trainee Business Analyst program. You’ll bridge business needs with IT solutions, document requirements, and support process improvements across departments.

You will learn through a structured training program, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to diverse projects with growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field as listed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Visio.
• Understanding of business processes and system thinking.
• Keen to learn and grow in business analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop functional specifications and process flow diagrams.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements for development and IT teams.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Support implementation and rollout of new business processes or systems.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication and Interplay

Eagerness to learn and develop

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Visio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking bright and analytical Graduate Trainee Business Analysts to join their dynamic team in Benoni . This program is designed to equip recent graduates with the skills and knowledge to excel in business analysis, bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You will be involved in understanding business requirements, analyzing processes, and documenting solutions, working closely with stakeholders across various departments. We are looking for individuals with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in business improvement. Join a company in Benoni that values innovation and offers significant opportunities for professional growth in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop functional specifications and process flow diagrams.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements for development and IT teams.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Support the implementation and rollout of new business processes or systems.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Visio.
• An understanding of business processes and system thinking.
• Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in business analysis methodologies.

Benefits

• Structured training program focused on business analysis techniques and tools.
• Competitive starting salary and performance-based incentives.
• Exposure to diverse business projects and cross-functional teams.
• Opportunities for professional certification and career advancement.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment in Benoni .