Junior Business Analyst Trainee

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program

Mentorship by senior analysts

Exposure to multiple business domains

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Business Analyst Trainee to join our Centurion operations. This hands-on learning role focuses on gathering, documenting, and analyzing business needs to support effective solutions.

You will work with senior analysts, learn business analysis techniques, and contribute to project lifecycles while developing foundational skills in a corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Business, IT, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage tasks effectively.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn business analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Support the creation of process flows, use cases, and other analytical documentation.
• Help analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss project progress and requirements.
• Assist in testing and validating developed solutions against business requirements.
• Learn to utilize various business analysis tools and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or IT

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Business Analyst Trainee to join their operations in Centurion . This role is ideal for individuals with a keen analytical mind and an interest in understanding business processes and requirements. You will work closely with senior analysts and project teams, learning to gather, document, and analyze business needs to support the development of effective solutions. This is a hands‑on learning experience designed to build a strong foundation in business analysis principles and practices within a corporate setting. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• Support the creation of process flows, use cases, and other analytical documentation.
• Help analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss project progress and requirements.
• Assist in testing and validating developed solutions against business requirements.
• Learn to utilize various business analysis tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Business, IT, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage tasks effectively.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn business analysis techniques.

Benefits

• An annual trainee salary of R90,000.
• Comprehensive training in business analysis methodologies and tools.
• Exposure to various business domains and project lifecycles.
• Mentorship from experienced business analysts and project managers.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful business projects.
• Potential for career progression within the organization.