Junior Business Analyst - WhatJobs Direct (Pretoria)

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional certifications

Career growth

Online training resources

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Junior Business Analyst to bridge business needs and technology. This fully remote role, with a Pretoria connection for occasional gatherings, offers mentorship and exposure to diverse projects across industries.

You will elicit requirements, document functional specs, create process diagrams and user stories, and support testing and validation while ensuring clear collaboration between business and development teams.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Familiar with SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional and non-functional specifications.
• Create process flow diagrams, use cases, and user stories.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure requirements are understood.
• Assist in testing and validation of solutions.
• Facilitate communication between business and technical teams.
• Support process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations on findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

UML

BPMN

Independent working

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Information Systems / Computer Science

Tools

UML

BPMN

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading IT consultancy firm, is seeking a sharp and analytical Junior Business Analyst to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. This is an outstanding opportunity for a recent graduate to embark on a career path focused on bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions. You will play a crucial role in understanding client requirements, analyzing business processes, and documenting functional specifications for software development projects. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, while still being an integral part of a collaborative team based in Pretoria. You will be mentored by experienced Business Analysts and gain exposure to a wide range of industries and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders using various techniques (interviews, workshops, surveys).
• Translate business needs into clear and concise functional and non-functional specifications.
• Create process flow diagrams, use cases, and user stories to illustrate system functionality.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly.
• Assist in the testing and validation of developed solutions to ensure they meet business objectives.
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Support the identification of areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Prepare reports and presentations on project findings and recommendations.
• Maintain project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to requirement management and traceability.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Business Analysis tools and techniques is a plus (e.g., UML, BPMN).
• Understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and methodologies (e.g., Agile).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa and comfortable with a fully remote arrangement, with a connection to the Pretoria region considered beneficial for occasional team gatherings if applicable.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with diverse clientele.
• Gain extensive experience in business analysis and project management.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and career growth.
• Flexible working hours and location autonomy.
• Access to online training resources and collaborative remote work tools.
• Join a supportive and experienced team of professionals.
• This role based out of Pretoria, Gauteng , provides excellent exposure to the IT sector.