Senior Business Analyst - Contract

Talent Genie; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Business Analyst in Johannesburg to bridge business needs with technical delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT-driven projects, with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. Responsibilities include documenting requirements and facilitating workshops. A tertiary qualification and understanding of Agile methodologies are required. The role offers an hourly salary of ZAR600 - ZAR690.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience as a Business Analyst in IT-driven projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Proven ability to work across business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, document, and validate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to understand business needs and priorities.
• Create process flows, user stories, and use case scenarios.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Tertiary Qualification

Job description

Overview

Reference
PDG2000483541

Salary
ZAR600 - ZAR690/hour

Job Location
- South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg

Job Type
Contract

Posted
13 August 2025

Closing date
13 Sep 2025 19:59

Role Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. The successful candidate will bridge business needs with technical delivery, ensuring requirements are captured accurately and translated into effective solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Elicit, document, and validate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to understand business needs and priorities.
• Create process flows, user stories, and use case scenarios.
• Facilitate workshops and JAD sessions.
• Support solution design, testing, and implementation phases.

Requirements:

• Matric and a Tertiary Qualification.
• 8-10 years experience as a Business Analyst in IT-driven projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Proven ability to work across business and technical teams.
• Advantageous: Prior experience in banking or financial services environments.