Senior Business Analyst

Goldenrule; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

GoldenRule, a Digital Business Giant, seeks a Senior Business Analyst to identify business needs, analyse processes, and develop solutions to drive organisational success. You will collaborate with stakeholders, gather requirements, conduct research, and translate business needs into actionable recommendations.

Requirements include 6+ years as a BA, SDLC and project management knowledge, and strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years work experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 6 years in a senior or lead role.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies and project management principles.
• Proficiency in business analysis techniques such as requirements elicitation, process modelling, data analysis, and user story development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex business scenarios and provide innovative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with relevant tools such as business analysis software, data visualisation tools, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify business needs and analyse existing processes to propose improvements.
• Develop solutions and translate business requirements into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Conduct research and analyse data to support decision making.
• Document user stories and maintain clear traceability throughout delivery.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and adoption.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

SDLC knowledge

Requirements elicitation

Process modelling

Data analysis

User story development

Analytical thinking

Tools

Project management tools

Data visualization tools

BA software

Job description

Senior Business Analyst

GoldenRule is in search of a Senior Business Analyst to join a leading Digital Business Giant. A Senior Business Analyst will play a key role in identifying business needs, analysing processes, and developing solutions to drive organisational success. Business Analysts will collaborate with stakeholders, gather requirements, conduct research, and translate business needs into actionable recommendations. Business Analysts should possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of business operations.

Minimum Requirements

1. At least 6 years work experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 6 years in a senior or lead role.
2. Experience working with cross-functional teams and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
3. Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies and project management principles.
4. Proficiency in business analysis techniques such as requirements elicitation, process modeling, data analysis, and user story development.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex business scenarios and provide innovative solutions.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
7. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
8. Familiarity with relevant tools such as business analysis software, data visualisation tools, and project management tools.