Graduate Trainee Business Analyst

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Cross-functional exposure

Career progression

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks sharp Graduate Trainee Business Analysts to join our Soweto teams. This entry-level role bridges business needs with technical solutions, defining requirements and improving processes across departments.

You will work on diverse projects, gaining exposure to multiple business functions, project lifecycles, and professional growth opportunities in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a logical approach.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Visio or other diagramming tools.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyze business processes and identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Create process maps, use cases, and functional specifications.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Assist in testing and validating implemented solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation skills

MS Office/Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Information Systems

Economics

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking sharp and analytical Graduate Trainee Business Analysts to join their expanding teams in Soweto . This role is crucial in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, helping to define requirements and improve processes. You will work on diverse projects, collaborating with stakeholders across different departments to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure successful project delivery. This is an excellent entry-level position for graduates with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen interest in understanding and optimizing business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyze business processes and identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Create process maps, use cases, and functional specifications.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Assist in testing and validating implemented solutions.

Requirements

• A degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a logical approach.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Visio or other diagramming tools.
• Eagerness to learn about business analysis methodologies and project management.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate starting salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive training in business analysis techniques and tools.
• Exposure to various business functions and project lifecycles in Soweto .
• Opportunities for professional growth, certifications, and career advancement.
• A collaborative team environment focused on delivering impactful business solutions.