Junior Business Analyst Intern

Profile Personnel; Mdantsane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel in Mdantsane is seeking a motivated Junior Business Analyst Intern to join a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will gain hands-on experience in SAP, data analytics, and reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role focuses on gathering requirements, building dashboards in Power BI, and supporting business systems, with a strong emphasis on data quality and process optimisation.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Information Systems, Business Analysis, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1–3 years' experience in a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role.
• Exposure to SAP and data analytics.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills.
• Basic SQL knowledge is advantageous.
• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line support for SAP-related queries and business system issues.
• Assist with gathering and analysing business requirements.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs using Power BI and Excel.
• Extract, validate, and analyse data from SAP and other business systems.
• Support process improvement, reporting automation, and data quality initiatives.
• Participate in UAT, system enhancements, and digital transformation projects.
• Create and maintain process documentation and user guides.
• Work with various departments to identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis.

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and analytical Junior Business Analyst Intern to join a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone looking to build experience in business analysis, SAP, and data analytics while working alongside cross‑functional teams to support business systems, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first‑line support for SAP‑related queries and business system issues.
• Assist with gathering and analysing business requirements.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs using Power BI and Excel.
• Extract, validate, and analyse data from SAP and other business systems.
• Support process improvement, reporting automation, and data quality initiatives.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), system enhancements, and digital transformation projects.
• Create and maintain process documentation and user guides.
• Work with various departments to identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Information Systems, Business Analysis, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1–3 years' experience in a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role.
• Exposure to SAP.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills.
• Basic SQL knowledge will be advantageous.
• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience will be beneficial.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach to learning.