Junior /Intermediate Business Analyst

Optimi Learning; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational technology company based in Centurion is seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst to drive project implementations. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and technical skills along with project management experience. Good communication and stakeholder management abilities are essential, as well as proficiency in Excel and SQL. This role offers a stimulating environment for problem-solving and collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Further studies in project management are beneficial.
• Experience in operational software is beneficial but not required.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Define and scope projects.
• Work closely with business to identify key areas for improvement.
• Facilitate workshops to define business requirements.
• Prepare detailed specifications and business cases.
• Manage projects independently and liaise with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or IT-related field

Tools

MS Office (especially Excel)

SQL

Job description

Optimi is looking for a business analyst to help drive the implementation of projects across our organisation. The ideal candidate for this role should have strong technical and analytical capabilities as well as project management and/or software development experience. In addition, the successful candidate should have business acumen, good stakeholder management skills and the ability to clearly communicate and present information.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or IT-related field
• Further studies/proven experience in project management would be beneficial
• Exposure to supply chair or warehousing operations would be beneficial, but is not required
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office (especially Excel), SQL, data manipulation skills)
• Experience in operational software would be beneficial, but is not required
• Must be fluent in English
• Excellent organisational skills
• A critical thinker with strong business judgement.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Good communicator

DUTIES

• Define and scope projects
• Work closely with business to identify key areas for improvement, prioritise needs, development of strategies to pursue them, development of actionable solutions
• Facilitate workshops to define business requirements
• Prepare detailed specifications including requirement and functional specifications and business cases
• Process design, mapping and re-engineering
• Project/solution implementation
• Manage process change within the business
• Manage projects independently and liaise with senior stakeholders
• Perform system and user testing
• Risk management
• Stakeholder management

The position is based in Centurion.

Should you not receive a call from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.