Senior Business Analyst

Savageone Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to drive business analysis initiatives. The role entails leading stakeholder engagement, improving processes, and providing mentorship to junior analysts. Candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential. Join a dynamic team driving organizational success!

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in business analysis, leading complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of business analysis methodologies and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex business analysis initiatives.
• Gather and prioritize business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify inefficiencies.
• Develop business requirements documents and functional specifications.
• Support project management activities by providing analysis expertise.
• Utilize data analysis techniques to assess business performance.
• Facilitate workshops to communicate findings and gather feedback.
• Mentor junior analysts and support their professional development.

Skills

Business analysis methodologies and tools

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of business analysis techniques and methodologies and will play a key role in identifying business needs, analyzing processes, and implementing solutions to drive organizational success.

This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Analysis: Lead complex business analysis initiatives, including the identification, documentation, and management of business requirements and processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stakeholders to gather and prioritize business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Process Improvement: Analyze existing business processes and systems, identify inefficiencies, and propose solutions to optimize performance and drive operational excellence.
• Solution Design: Develop detailed business requirements documents and functional specifications, and work with technical teams to design and implement effective solutions.
• Project Management: Support project management activities by providing business analysis expertise, tracking project progress, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data analysis techniques to assess business performance, generate insights, and inform decision-making.
• Communication: Facilitate workshops and meetings to communicate findings, gather feedback, and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, sharing best practices and supporting their professional development.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) are preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in business analysis, with a proven track record of leading complex projects and initiatives.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of business analysis methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with requirements management and documentation tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Understanding of software development life cycles and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience in mentoring or coaching team members.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) are a plus.