Remote Junior Business Analyst - Klerksdorp

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Mentorship and training programs

Opportunities to work on challenging,跨

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Business Analyst for a fully remote role. This entry-level position is ideal for a recent graduate aiming to translate business needs into technical requirements while gaining practical experience across cross-functional teams.

You will elicit requirements, document workflows, support UAT, and collaborate with product and development teams. Strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and familiarity with the SDLC are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Familiarity with BA tools and techniques.
• Understanding of SDLC.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Experience with project management or collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Internship experience in BA or related role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and non-functional requirements.
• Create process flows and use case documentation.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure correct implementation and testing.
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams.
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend solutions.
• Assist in UAT planning and execution.
• Support backlog grooming and prioritization with the product owner.
• Maintain project documentation and accessibility.
• Contribute to BA best practices and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SDLC understanding

Remote work skills

Time management

Jira/Confluence experience

Detail-oriented

Internship experience in BA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Information Systems

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an inquisitive and analytical Junior Business Analyst to join their team on a fully remote basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to gain invaluable experience in understanding business needs and translating them into effective technical requirements. As a fully remote role, you will collaborate with diverse teams across different locations, leveraging technology to facilitate communication and project execution. You will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and development teams, ensuring that projects align with strategic objectives. Our client fosters a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth, providing the resources and support necessary for you to excel in this dynamic field. Join us and contribute to impactful business solutions from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into functional and non-functional specifications.
• Create process flow diagrams and use case documentation.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure accurate implementation and testing.
• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams.
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend solutions.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) planning and execution.
• Support the product owner in backlog grooming and prioritization.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure its accessibility.
• Contribute to business analysis best practices and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑looking.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with business analysis tools and techniques.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• Proactive attitude and eagerest.
• Experience with project management or collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Previous internship experience in a business analysis or related role is beneficial.

Benefits

• This position offers a competitive salary of R per annum and the significant advantage of being fully remote .
• Our client invests in their employees' growth, providing extensive training programs, mentorship from experienced business analysts, and opportunities to work on challenging projects.
• The fully remote nature of the job offers exceptional flexibility and work-life balance.
• Employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical aid and a provident fund.
• This role provides an excellent entry point into the field of business analysis for aspiring professionals.