Junior Business Analyst

AfroCentric Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Business Analyst to analyze current processes and work closely with IT for technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of experience in the healthcare services sector and strong analytical and communication skills. This role involves strategic reporting and relationship management among stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant business analyst experience.
• Experience in the services industry (healthcare providers, healthcare payers, medical administrators).

Responsibilities

• Provide technology solutions by collaborating with business and IT.
• Analyze IT capabilities and current processes to implement tech solutions.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and meet their expectations.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strategic level reporting

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Data analytic certifications

Job description

Position Purpose

Working closely with business and IT to provide technology solutions.

Analyze IT capabilities and the current processes, models, and strategies, to help design, build, and implement tech solutions.

Accountabilities

Position Specific Outputs

Focus Area:

1. Strategic Analysis and Reporting
   • Reporting timeous, accurate, and compliant with best practice
   • Analyzing the design of reporting templates and business models
   • Analyzing data to inform business decisions.
2. Customer Relationship Management
   • Internal relationships are built and maintained
   • Acting as an information source and communicator between business, IT and Executives.
   • Analyse business needs.
   • Customer / internal stakeholder expectations are met or exceeded

Key Knowledge Areas

1. Analytical
   • Interprets, understands and ensures implementation of requirements at the business unit level
   • Makes suggestions to improve reporting and processes
2. Relationship Building
   • Develops and maintains relationships with internal clients at management levels
   • Conveys information clearly, succinctly, and timeously
3. Self-Management
   • Maintains enthusiasm and motivation
   • Ability to keep emotions under control
   • Is attentive to and makes every effort to understand the views of others
   • Believes in own ability to accomplish a task
   • Demonstrates an "I care" attitude
   • Willing to take responsibility
4. Ethics
   • Consistently adheres to company policies and governance
   • Maintains the trust of management and team by behaving according to agreed work policies and ethics
   • Values and respects the diversity of others

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strategic level reporting.

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification and Experience

• 1 to 3 years of relevant business analyst experience.
• Experience in the services industry (healthcare providers, healthcare payers, medical administrators (medical aid/medical insurance)
• Grade 12 or equivalent. Data analytic certifications will be an advantage.

Turnaround Time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of line managers.

Our Commitment to Transformation

AfroCentric is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. Our Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.

Should you not hear from us within a month of applying, consider your application unsuccessful.