Senior Business Analyst

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd in Midrand is seeking a seasoned Senior Business Analyst to drive end-to-end enterprise initiatives, analyze complex systems, and deliver value-driven solutions. You will engage with executives and cross-functional teams to shape business outcomes.

With 8+ years of BA experience and strong BABOK knowledge, you will mentor analysts, model processes, and translate requirements into practical designs for agile and waterfall delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in business analysis.
• At least 3 years of experience leading enterprise-level initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of BABOK, UML, and related methodologies.
• Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analysis for high-impact projects; manage requirements, process modeling, and validation.
• Collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams to align objectives and capture requirements.
• Evaluate and re-engineer current processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications; work with dev/QA for implementation.
• Provide leadership in Agile and Waterfall environments, ensuring alignment between business needs and solutions.
• Analyze trends and KPIs to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to align teams and communicate progress.
• Mentor junior analysts and share best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Process optimization

Mentorship & leadership

Data analysis

Strategic mindset

Communication

BABOK knowledge

SDLC & methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in BA/IS/CS

Masters or CBAP/PMI-PBA certifications

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

JIRA

Confluence

Lucidchart

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Business Analyst with a proven track record of leading strategic business initiatives, analyzing complex systems, and driving impactful change. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who excels in both high-level stakeholder engagement and hands-on process improvement. You will play a critical role in shaping business outcomes, optimizing operations, and delivering value-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Business Analysis Initiatives: Drive end-to-end analysis for high-impact projects; manage business requirements, process modeling, and solution validation.

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with executive leadership, department heads, and cross-functional teams to align business objectives and capture requirements.

Process Optimization: Evaluate and re-engineer current business processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Solution Design & Delivery: Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications; work closely with development and QA teams to ensure successful implementation.

Project Support: Provide business analysis leadership in Agile and Waterfall environments, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions.

Data-Driven Insights: Analyze trends, KPIs, and business data to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Facilitation & Communication: Conduct workshops, presentations, and stakeholder sessions to align teams and communicate progress.

Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor junior analysts, share best practices, and contribute to the development of a high-performing analysis team.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) strongly preferred.

Experience:

8+ years of progressive experience in business analysis.

At least 3 years of experience leading enterprise-level initiatives.

Deep understanding of business analysis methodologies (BABOK, UML, etc.).

Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).

Hands-on experience with requirements and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, Lucidchart).

Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.

Soft Skills

Strategic mindset with a high level of business acumen.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to drive consensus.

Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Preferred Certifications

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)