Junior Business Analyst

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary package

Comprehensive training & mentorship

Professional development & certs

Exposure to diverse projects & tech

Johannesburg CBD work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a junior Business Analyst to join their Johannesburg team. The role offers hands-on exposure to business analysis, requirements gathering, and stakeholder collaboration in a fast-paced financial services environment.

You will work with senior analysts, learn BA methodologies, and contribute to project delivery while developing skills across process mapping, UAT, and data analysis in a dynamic CBD setting.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic data skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories.
• Support creation of process flows and use-case scenarios.
• Participate in testing and validation of solutions against requirements.
• Contribute to analysis of current processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain project documentation and accuracy.
• Support preliminary data analysis to aid decision-making.
• Assist in UAT and gather feedback.
• Learn and apply BA methodologies and tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Commerce, Economics, or related field

Tools

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation within the financial services sector, is seeking to appoint a bright and ambitious Junior Business Analyst to join their innovative team in **Johannesburg**. This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate to kick-start their career in business analysis and gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced corporate environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior analysts and stakeholders to understand business needs, document requirements, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects. This role offers significant potential for growth and development within the company, making it an ideal position for someone eager to learn and make a tangible impact. We are committed to fostering talent and providing a supportive platform for career advancement in the heart of **Gauteng**.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and surveys.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories for the development team.
• Support the creation of process flow diagrams and use case scenarios.
• Participate in the testing and validation of solutions to ensure they meet business requirements.
• Contribute to the analysis of existing business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers and team members to ensure timely project delivery.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure its accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct preliminary data analysis to support decision-making.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) and gather feedback.
• Learn and apply business analysis methodologies and tools.

Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Prior internship or project experience in a business-related field is advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies is a plus.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Passion for technology and business process improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary package.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship programme.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Exposure to a wide range of business projects and technologies.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment in **Johannesburg** CBD.
• Potential for career progression to Senior Business Analyst roles.
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Regular team-building activities and social events.
• Convenient access to public transport links.