Senior Business Analyst - Enterprise Solutions

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Pension and medical aid contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Analyst based in Randburg, Gauteng, to bridge business needs and technology solutions. You will elicit requirements, translate them into specifications, and support enterprise-level implementations across ERP/CRM systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of BA experience, strong SDLC and methodologies knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Hybrid work with on-site client engagements in Randburg is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Experience eliciting and documenting requirements for enterprise-level solutions (ERP, CRM, bespoke systems).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience facilitating workshops and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience working with clients in Gauteng is advantageous.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model, including on-site engagements in Randburg.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into user stories, use cases, and specifications.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather and validate requirements.
• Develop process flows, data models, and other artifacts to support solution design.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure solutions meet defined requirements.
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend enhancements to existing systems.
• Manage requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of best practices for business analysis.

Skills

Requirements elicitation

Stakeholder management

SDLC knowledge

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected management consultancy, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Business Analyst to join their growing team. This role is based in Randburg, Gauteng , and focuses on bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will be instrumental in understanding client requirements, translating them into functional specifications, and supporting the implementation of enterprise-level solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of business processes across various industries and excels at requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation. This is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the successful delivery of transformative business solutions. You will play a key role in ensuring that the solutions implemented by our client meet and exceed client expectations, driving operational efficiency and business value. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality analytical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements from stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into clear and concise user stories, use cases, and specifications.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather and validate requirements.
• Develop process flows, data models, and other artifacts to support solution design.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure solutions meet defined requirements.
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend enhancements to existing systems.
• Manage requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of best practices for business analysis.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Proven experience in eliciting and documenting requirements for enterprise-level solutions (e.g., ERP, CRM, bespoke systems).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and various methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience facilitating workshops and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with clients in the Gauteng region is advantageous.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model, including on-site client engagements in Randburg .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in advanced analytical techniques.
• Exposure to a variety of challenging projects and industries.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance.
• Career growth opportunities within a leading consultancy.
• Contribution to the successful delivery of key business solutions.
• Pension and medical aid contributions.