Intermediate Business Analyst (JB5309)

Kontak Recruitment; Rustenburg Local Municipality; Remote; ZAR 700 000 - 720 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology-driven organization is on the lookout for an Intermediate Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. This remote role offers the opportunity to translate business needs into actionable technical solutions while collaborating across teams to enhance product and process improvements. In this position, you will engage in multiple software development projects, focusing on both internal systems and customer-facing solutions. If you are passionate about driving change and improving outcomes in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in software development.
• Experience in agile software development projects is essential.
• Strong customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements for projects.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, translating data into insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve business outcomes.

Skills

Business Analysis

Agile Methodology

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Customer Focus

Education

Matric / Grade 12 or A-Levels

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Postgraduate Degree or Business Analyst Diploma

Job description

Intermediate Business Analyst (JB5309)
Remote (Cape Town or Gauteng)
R700 000 to R720 000 Annually CTC
Permanent

A dynamic technology-driven organization is seeking an Intermediate Business Analyst to translate business needs into actionable technical solutions. This remote role involves collaborating across teams to drive product and process improvements, deliver clear requirements, and support agile and waterfall projects. The position offers the chance to work on multiple software development projects, enhancing both internal systems and customer-facing solutions

Minimum Requirements:
Matric / Grade 12 or A-Levels
Relevant tertiary qualification or Informatics degree
Postgraduate degree, Honours, Business Analyst diploma, BABOK, Agile Certification (Preferred)
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in software development projects
Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Intermediate Business Analyst in agile software development projects
Retail industry experience as a Business Analyst
Strong verbal and written communication
Logical reasoning and problem-solving
Customer-focused approach
Stakeholder management
Presentation and project management skills
Analytical, methodical, and abstract thinking
Systems thinking and dependency recognition
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Delivery-driven, structured work style
Results-driven and proactive mindset
Strong time management, planning, and coordination
Adaptability, emotional maturity, and resilience
Effective interpersonal skills and team collaboration
Ethical, honest, and customer-oriented

Duties and Responsibilities:
Elicit, gather, analyze, document, validate, and communicate business requirements (Agile and Waterfall formats)
Define project vision, scope, acceptance, and implementation plans
Design or review products, test cases, and business processes
Work on multiple projects simultaneously, translating business data into actionable insights
Consult with internal and external customers to understand their needs, value chains, and functions
Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Challenge business assumptions to clarify intent and improve outcomes
Estimate total project duration and identify/manage dependencies
Perform process reengineering to improve customer processes
Facilitate JAD (Joint Application Development) sessions
Assist with testing, validation, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Collaborate closely with product owners, business owners, workstream managers, and stakeholders

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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