Senior Business Analyst - Mining I Contract

IQbusiness; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a contract role within the mining industry. Applicants must have 6+ years of experience, including 2+ in mining, and demonstrate strong business analysis skills, particularly in data and process analysis. The role involves engaging stakeholders, conducting end-to-end analysis, and supporting project delivery. Willingness to travel on-site in Randfontein is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with 2+ years in Mining.
• BABOK knowledge preferred; CBAP certification is a plus.
• Proven expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end business analysis: data, process, systems.
• Engage stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
• Translate business needs into user stories for Agile frameworks.
• Map and analyze business processes to optimize efficiency.
• Support project delivery through implementation and training.

Skills

Business analysis

API analysis

Data analysis

Process analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Business Analysis or related field

Tools

BPMN

Bizagi

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join us on a contract basis within the mining industry. This role requires mining experience (mining assets preferred) and the ability to travel on-site. The ideal candidate will have strong business analysis skills including API, data and process analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting end-to-end business analysis (data, process, systems, and business analysis).
• Engaging with key stakeholders to gather, interpret, and document business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Translating business needs into user stories and integrating them into Agile delivery frameworks.
• Mapping and analyzing existing and new business processes to optimize efficiency.
• Ensuring data integrity, quality, and governance across projects.
• Participating in solution design, testing, and implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Supporting project delivery through implementation and training.
• Driving risk and quality management processes throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Matric.
• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Business Analysis, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with at least 2+ years within Mining.
• BABOK knowledge preferred; CBAP certification is a plus.
• Proven expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and other methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with process notations (BPMN) and business process modelling tools (e.g., Bizagi)
• Strong ability to translate requirements into user stories for Agile teams.
• Proven track record as a Senior Business Analyst within large-scale projects.
• Mining industry experience and exposure to mining assets is required.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site in Randfontein.

Note

Please Note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

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