Senior Business Analyst Consultant

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Senior Business Analyst Consultant to bridge business needs and technology solutions. You will elicit requirements, analyze processes, and document functional specifications for complex IT and business initiatives.

The role requires 4-6 years of BA experience, preferably in a consulting environment, with strong BABOK-aligned skills and knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field is required.
• 4-6 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in consulting.
• Strong requirements gathering, analysis and documentation as per BABOK.
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and non-functional specifications.
• Model and analyze business processes to identify improvements and optimizations.
• Collaborate with development teams, project managers, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and validate solutions.
• Develop use cases, user stories, and process flows to illustrate system functionality.
• Support UAT and ensure solutions meet business objectives.
• Provide guidance to junior business analysts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established management consultancy, is seeking a Senior Business Analyst Consultant to join their team based in East London, Eastern Cape . This role is crucial for bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions, ensuring that client projects deliver maximum value. You will be responsible for eliciting requirements, analyzing business processes, and documenting functional specifications for complex IT and business initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, coupled with a deep understanding of various business domains. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and grow your consulting career in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional and non-functional specifications.
• Analyze and model business processes, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate closely with development teams, project managers, and business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and validate solutions.
• Develop use cases, user stories, and process flows to illustrate system functionality.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure that solutions meet business objectives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4-6 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within a consulting environment.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation techniques (e.g., BABOK).
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Experience in specific industry domains (e.g., finance, retail) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning options.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications.
• Exposure to a wide range of client projects and industries.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Potential for career advancement within the consultancy.