Junior Business Analyst

Smart4 Energy; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Business Analyst to optimize transactional systems and workflows. The role involves facilitating workshops, translating business needs into specifications, and collaborating closely with development teams. Candidates should have a degree in Information Technology and 2–3 years of relevant experience, preferably in short-term insurance. This position provides a dynamic environment to enhance system innovations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar Business Analyst role.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops to gather and analyse requirements for transactional systems.
• Manage and facilitate sprint planning and track progress of development tasks.
• Act as a liaison between system vendors and business stakeholders.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Business Requirement Specifications (BRS)

Systems integration principles

Server infrastructure

Education

Degree or diploma in Information Technology

Job description

Junior Business Analyst – Financial Services (Centurion, Gauteng)

About the Role

As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring optimal performance of transactional systems, workflows, and OMNI channel components. You’ll work closely with both business stakeholders and development teams to design, document, and implement efficient system enhancements that support short-term insurance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops to gather and analyse requirements for transactional systems, workflows, and OMNI channel enhancements.
• Translate business needs into Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and detailed user stories.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure clear understanding and alignment on project deliverables.
• Manage and facilitate sprint planning and track progress of development tasks.
• Act as a liaison between system vendors and business stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, sign-off, and deployment of system changes across the software development lifecycle.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Information Technology.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar Business Analyst role.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and sprint planning.
• Experience within financial services, preferably short-term insurance.
• Good technical understanding of server infrastructure and system integration principles.