Junior Business Analyst

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid and retirement fund

Mentorship from experienced analysts

Training and professional development

Growth opportunities in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a bright and eager Junior Business Analyst to join our team on a hybrid model. You will work with senior analysts, project managers, and development teams to gather requirements, document solutions, and translate business needs into technology outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a related degree, demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, and is eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Support the creation of functional specifications, user stories, and process flow diagrams.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly.
• Participate in testing activities, including user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Help maintain project documentation and knowledge base.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Information Systems / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a bright and eager Junior Business Analyst to join their team in Soweto , operating on a hybrid model. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about understanding business needs and translating them into effective technology solutions. You will work closely with senior analysts, project managers, and development teams to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and document solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in business analysis, gain exposure to various projects, and contribute to process improvements within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Support the creation of functional specifications, user stories, and process flow diagrams.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly.
• Participate in testing activities, including user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Help maintain project documentation and knowledge base.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Hybrid work arrangement balancing office and remote work.
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Mentorship from experienced business analysts and project managers.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A supportive work environment in Soweto with potential for growth.