Junior Business Analyst (Graduate)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate salary

Hybrid work

Mentorship

Certification opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a bright and analytical Graduate Business Analyst to join our growing team. You will bridge business needs with technical solutions by gathering requirements, analyzing processes, and defining project scopes.

This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote work for focused tasks, and offers mentorship from experienced analysts along with opportunities for professional certifications and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education in business, information systems or CS is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with requirements gathering and documentation tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze processes and identify improvements.
• Translate needs into functional specifications and data models.
• Create process flows, use cases, and communicate requirements clearly.
• Support project teams throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a bright and analytical Graduate Business Analyst to join their growing team in Pretoria . This role is an excellent stepping stone for individuals looking to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You will be instrumental in understanding business requirements, analyzing processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to recommend improvements and define project scopes. This hybrid role offers a balanced approach, combining the benefits of in-office collaboration for team synergy and problem-solving with the flexibility of remote work for focused tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and surveys.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and technical requirements.
• Create process flows, use cases, and data models to clearly communicate requirements.
• Support project teams throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of business principles and analytical techniques.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering and documentation tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment, both in-office and remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with annual reviews and potential bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a blend of office and remote work flexibility.
• Mentorship from experienced business analysts and project managers.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and further training.
• A dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.