Junior Business Analyst - Data-Driven Growth & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Annual leave

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Modern office facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Business Analyst to join our fintech client in Midrand, Gauteng. The role offers a structured entry path into data-driven decision-making and process improvement, with collaboration across senior analysts and cross-functional teams.

You will translate business needs into actionable insights, support reports and dashboards, and assist in UAT and documentation. A degree in a relevant field and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, IT, data science, economics or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL is highly desirable.
• Experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Hybrid work setting in Midrand, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas for improvement.
• Support the creation of reports and dashboards to visualize KPIs.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure business requirements are met in projects.
• Participate in UAT and provide feedback.
• Develop process flow diagrams and business documentation.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy.
• Present findings and recommendations to team and management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Excel

SQL

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Business Analyst to join our fintech client in Midrand, Gauteng. The role offers a structured entry path into data-driven decision-making and process improvement, with collaboration across senior analysts and cross-functional teams.

You will translate business needs into actionable insights, support reports and dashboards, and assist in UAT and documentation. A degree in a relevant field and strong communication are required.