Job: Business Analyst intern

Company : Gijima; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Gijima in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a Lubricants & Specialties Intern - Business Analyst. You will support gathering requirements, documenting specifications, and assisting with market research across projects.

The position offers hands-on experience and exposure to real-world business problems. The ideal candidate has a 3-year IT qualification relevant to business analysis, strong written and verbal English, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Requires a 3-year IT qualification relevant to business analysis.
• Proficient in written and verbal English.
• Must be currently unemployed and not in another learnership or internship.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of SDLC basics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Conduct market research.
• Prepare functional specifications and user stories.
• Participate in requirement review sessions.
• Create process flow diagrams, wireframes and mockups.
• Collaborate with developers, testers and other team members.
• Conduct UAT and maintain project documentation.
• Prepare presentations and reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Three-year IT qualification relevant to business analysis

Job description

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Date: 7-8-2024

Lubricants & Specialties Intern- Business Analyst

The job description for the position requires candidates to have completed a 3 year tertiary qualification in IT relevant to business analysis, no criminal record, currently unemployed, and not participating in another learnership or internship program. They must have effective communication in written and verbal English, be proficient in Microsoft applications, and currently live in Gauteng. The position requires candidates to assist in gathering and documenting business requirements, conduct market research, prepare functional specifications and user stories, participate in requirement review sessions, create process flow diagrams, wireframes, mockups, collaborate with developers, testers, and other team members, conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), maintain project documentation, and prepare presentations and reports for stakeholders.Skills required include strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, basic understanding of business analysis principles and methodologies, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ability to work independently and as part of a team, attention to detail, and understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Personal attributes include working according to time scales, working under pressure, being a team player, and good interpersonal relationships.Learning opportunities include hands‑on experience with business analysis techniques and tools, exposure to real‑world business problems and solutions, mentorship from experienced business analysts and product managers, the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, and networking opportunities within the organization.