Junior Business Analyst Trainee

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

Career progression

Continuous learning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking Junior Business Analyst Trainees in Paarl, Western Cape. The role blends office collaboration with remote work, supporting senior analysts in gathering requirements, mapping processes, analyzing data, and conducting UAT.

You will learn to translate business needs into functional specs, contribute to training materials, and develop skills for future career growth in business analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Visio or similar diagramming tools.
• Interest in business analysis lifecycle and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Create process flows and use case diagrams to visualize system functionalities.
• Support analysis of business needs and translation into functional specifications.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide feedback.
• Help identify and document system issues and suggest solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure requirements are understood.
• Contribute to user guides and training materials.
• Learn and apply business analysis tools and techniques.
• Assist in evaluating proposed solutions and their business impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office/Visio

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT/Business Admin/Commerce

Tools

Visio

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing software development company, is looking for sharp, analytical individuals to join them as Junior Business Analyst Trainees. This program offers an exciting opportunity to learn how to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. The role is based in **Paarl, Western Cape, ZA**, offering a hybrid work model that combines valuable in‑office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. You will work alongside senior business analysts, assisting in requirements gathering, process mapping, data analysis, and user acceptance testing. This is an ideal position for someone with strong communication skills, a logical mindset, and a passion for understanding how technology can solve business problems. The company is committed to professional development and providing a clear career path in business analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Create process flows and use case diagrams to visualize system functionalities.
• Support the analysis of business needs and translation into functional specifications.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide feedback.
• Help to identify and document system issues and suggest solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood.
• Contribute to the creation of user guides and training materials.
• Learn and apply business analysis tools and techniques.
• Assist in the evaluation of proposed solutions and their business impact.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Visio or similar diagramming tools.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Detail‑oriented and organised approach to tasks.
• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., IT, Business Administration, Commerce).
• Eagerness to learn about software development lifecycles and methodologies.
• Willingness to work from the office in **Paarl, Western Cape, ZA** for hybrid collaboration.
• A foundational understanding of business processes is beneficial.

Benefits

• Comprehensive trainee program focused on business analysis skills.
• Mentorship from experienced Business Analysts and Project Managers.
• Hands‑on experience with real‑world software projects.
• Opportunity to learn industry‑standard business analysis tools.
• Potential for career progression within the company.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge software solutions.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.