Junior Business Analyst Apprentice – Mentored Growth Path

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentorship

Financial services projects exposure

Permanent role potential

Supportive Durban office

Professional development workshops

Networking in finance

Opportunity to improve operations

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Business Analyst Apprentice in Durban to support stakeholders and IT teams, document requirements, and identify process improvements within a financial services setting.

This hands-on role offers a structured training program, mentorship from experienced analysts, exposure to meaningful projects, and a clear growth path with the potential for a permanent position, while you work from our Durban office daily.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in business analysis, process improvement, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Proactive and eager-to-learn attitude.
• Minimum high school diploma; tertiary qualification in Business/IT or related field is advantageous.
• Must attend the Durban office daily.
• Demonstrated initiative and task management.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Create process flow diagrams, use case diagrams, and other relevant documentation.
• Translate business needs into technical specs with IT.
• Participate in testing phases including UAT.
• Prepare reports and presentations on project findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate with teams to align project goals.
• Learn and apply BA tools and methodologies.
• Assist project managers with progress tracking and deliverables.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Proactive learner

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tertiary qualification in Business/IT or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a driven Business Analyst Apprentice in Durban to support stakeholders and IT teams, document requirements, and identify process improvements within a financial services setting.

This hands-on role offers a structured training program, mentorship from experienced analysts, exposure to meaningful projects, and a clear growth path with the potential for a permanent position, while you work from our Durban office daily.