Junior Business Analyst Apprentice: Mentorship & Training

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Project exposure

Career development

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Apprentice Business Analyst to join their Nelspruit team. The role focuses on understanding business processes, gathering requirements, and supporting strategic solutions under guidance from senior analysts.

This is an in-office, hands-on training opportunity designed to build foundational skills in business analysis. You will work with stakeholders, analyze data, document user stories, and help prepare reports.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Nelspruit.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze current business processes for improvements.
• Support creation of functional specifications and user stories.
• Participate in data analysis to support decisions.
• Assist in testing and validation of new systems.
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams.
• Prepare reports and presentations on business findings.
• Learn and apply BA tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to project documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and project discussions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business/IT coursework advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Apprentice Business Analyst to join their Nelspruit team. The role focuses on understanding business processes, gathering requirements, and supporting strategic solutions under guidance from senior analysts.

This is an in-office, hands-on training opportunity designed to build foundational skills in business analysis. You will work with stakeholders, analyze data, document user stories, and help prepare reports.