Senior Business Analyst

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A management consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive projects across various industries. This role focuses on analytical problem-solving and stakeholder engagement, requiring strong communication skills and experience in project management methodologies. With a salary range of R50,000 to R70,000 per month, this 6-month contract has the potential to become permanent.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven experience in a business analysis role (Senior BA/Associate level).
• Demonstrated knowledge of analytic tools and techniques.
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to understand needs and translate into project deliverables.
• Conduct analysis and identify business requirements for complex problems.
• Facilitate design workshops with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical capability

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Project management methodologies

Microsoft Power BI

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

Senior Business Analyst required in Bryanston, Johannesburg.

A management consulting environment is seeking a Business Analyst / Senior Business Analyst (Associate) to play a key role in driving and supporting complex projects across multiple industries.

The role requires strong analytical capability, structured problem-solving, and the ability to translate business needs into effective technical and operational solutions

Working within a high-performance consulting team, this individual will be responsible for conducting research, facilitating stakeholder engagement, supporting project management processes, and delivering actionable insights that create measurable value.

The position demands excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build strong client relationships, and the confidence to present findings and recommendations in both team settings and formal environments.

Salary: R50 000 – R70 000 per month.

6 month Contract with possibility of becoming permanent.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business Administration, Computer Science, or related).
• 3–5 years of proven experience in a business analysis role (Senior BA/Associate level).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of analytic tools and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Knowledge of business process modeling and flowcharting techniques.
• Advanced Microsoft Power BI capabilities and understanding of Microsoft Power Platform suite.
• Ability to work closely with teams and stakeholders to establish and translate business needs.
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills; mentoring experience advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly with clients to understand needs and ensure accurate translation into project deliverables.
• Conduct analysis and research to identify business requirements and solutions for complex problems.
• Assist in identifying key stakeholders, issues, and approaches to problem-solving.
• Facilitate design and requirements workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Support project management processes including planning, timelines, and budgets.
• Create, document, and maintain business processes, flow diagrams, and project documentation.
• Conduct structured interviews, gather requirements, and prepare clear summaries and recommendations.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure solutions align with business needs.
• Support testing, implementation, and monitoring of solutions post-deployment.
• Present findings credibly in meetings and formal client settings.
• Actively contribute to team discussions and establish rapport with client peers and support staff.
• Demonstrate professional business writing skills and maintain ongoing client communication.