Senior Business Analyst (Mining)

Data Centrix; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead business analysis processes for strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in business analysis, with specific expertise in the mining sector. Responsibilities include managing requirements and facilitating stakeholder engagements. This role is crucial for driving operational improvements and supporting user acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• 7 years experience as a Business Analyst, including 2 years in a senior role.
• Experience in the mining sector with knowledge of mining value chains.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the full asset lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the business analysis process for strategic and operational initiatives.
• Elicit, document, and manage business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Translate business requirements into detailed specifications for technical teams.

Skills

Business Analysis

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

BPMN 2.0

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Education

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

Job description

Qualifications and Experience :

• Bachelors degree in Business Analysis, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7 Years experience as a BA with 2 years in a senior role
• Strong experience in both Agile and Waterfall environments, with the ability to tailor approaches based on context.
• Proficient in process mapping using BPMN 2.0 methodology
• Mining Industry : Experience in the mining sector with knowledge of mining value chains, production processes, and asset-intensive operations. Exposure to safety-critical applications, with an understanding of regulatory and health and safety requirements.
• Stakeholder Credibility : Ability to operate with confidence and credibility across all organisational levels, from mining operations through to executive boardroom discussions.
• Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) : Demonstrated knowledge of the full asset lifecycle - including acquisition, commissioning, maintenance, optimisation, and disposal with familiarity in supporting or implementing EAM systems to enhance reliability, compliance, and performance.
• Financial and Procurement Awareness : Working knowledge of the financial and commercial dimensions of asset management, including Capex and Opex considerations, as well as integration of procurement and supply chain processes into asset lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and drive the business analysis process for strategic and operational initiatives.
• Elicit, document, and manage business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
• Translate business requirements into clear, detailed specifications for technical teams.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews to define and prioritise business needs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, solution architects and QA teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support user acceptance testing and change management processes.
• Analyse existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation