Senior Business Analyst - Consulting

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to bolster its management consultancy team in Richards Bay. You will gather requirements from clients and translate them into functional specifications, working with PMs, developers and end users to bridge business needs and IT deliverables.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, stakeholder management, UAT support, and continual improvement across KwaZulu-Natal projects, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in consulting.
• Strong understanding of BA methodologies and elicitation techniques.
• Proficiency with requirements management tools and diagramming software.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements from stakeholders using interviews, workshops, and surveys.
• Develop detailed functional specifications, user stories, and process flows for proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with development and testing teams to ensure accurate implementation and validation of requirements.
• Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and provide support to end-users during system rollouts.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Prepare project documentation, status reports, and presentations for various audiences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Requirements elicitation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected firm within the Management Consultancy space, is seeking a skilled Senior Business Analyst to bolster their team in Richards Bay . This vital role focuses on understanding client business needs, translating them into functional requirements, and ensuring the successful implementation of solutions that drive operational excellence. You will work closely with project managers, developers, and end-users to bridge the gap between business objectives and technical delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to impactful projects and drive positive change within organizations across KwaZulu-Natal .

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements from stakeholders using interviews, workshops, and surveys.
• Develop detailed functional specifications, user stories, and process flows for proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with development and testing teams to ensure accurate implementation and validation of requirements.
• Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and provide support to end-users during system rollouts.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Prepare project documentation, status reports, and presentations for various audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within a consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies and requirements elicitation techniques.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools and diagramming software (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate consensus building.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in consulting.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification in business analysis.
• Hybrid work arrangement, balancing office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.