Junior Business Analyst — Training & Growth in IT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional certifications and BA培训

Training and development opportunities

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Business Analyst in Port Elizabeth to bridge business needs and IT solutions. You will gather requirements, document processes, and support project delivery while gaining hands-on experience in various BA methodologies.

Ideal for recent graduates with analytical mindset and excellent communication skills. The role offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within IT consulting in Port Elizabeth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Visio or similar diagramming tools.
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to elicit requirements from stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Previous internship or project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders via interviews, workshops, and surveys.
• Analyze business needs and translate into functional specifications and user stories.
• Create process flow diagrams, use cases, and other docs to illustrate system requirements.
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams for clarity.
• Assist in planning and execution of UAT.
• Identify and propose technology-enabled solutions to business challenges.
• Support senior BAs in project planning and execution.
• Contribute to improving BA processes and methodologies.
• Monitor project progress and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Understand client operations and industry context.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Requirements gathering

SDLC

Agile

Elicitation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT

Tools

Visio

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Business Analyst in Port Elizabeth to bridge business needs and IT solutions. You will gather requirements, document processes, and support project delivery while gaining hands-on experience in various BA methodologies.

Ideal for recent graduates with analytical mindset and excellent communication skills. The role offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within IT consulting in Port Elizabeth.