Senior Business Analyst – Mining Value Chain

Hellokindred; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in South Africa is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to enhance processes in the mining value chain. This role involves engaging stakeholders, conducting requirement analyses, and implementing solutions to drive business improvement. Candidates should have a background in technical fields and over 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work setup and requires proficiency in both English and French.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of relevant experience at a mid-level.
• Understanding of mining end-to-end value chain processes.
• Experience in requirements analysis and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective solutions for business requirements.
• Lead stakeholder engagements and communicate insights.
• Track project milestones and ensure deliverables are completed.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and French

Education

BSc, BEng, or BTech in a Technical (STEM) field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Senior Business Analyst – Mining Value Chain

Contract

Staffing Department

Anticipated Hours per Week: 40

Work Setup: Hybrid

About HelloKindred

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on‑site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people's lives better.

We disrupt traditional employment barriers by connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Role Overview

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for a Business Analyst to evaluate business processes, understand business problems, capture relevant business requirements, and document As‑Is and To‑Be process models.

This role will drive business improvement across the mining value chain by evaluating and optimizing end‑to‑end processes through comprehensive analysis to support strategic transformation.

It will act as a key liaison between stakeholders, technical teams, and end users, leading requirement reviews, facilitating workshops, developing test cases, and conducting user acceptance testing to ensure solutions align with the end‑to‑end mining value chain for business needs.

Provide timely, relevant updates to decision‑makers through structured reporting frameworks, enabling informed and agile decision‑making.

What You Will Do

Design and implement effective solutions and facilitate continuous review and refinement of business requirements to align with evolving operational needs.

Maintain awareness of emerging trends and best practices in business analysis within the mining sector.

Lead stakeholder engagements through structured meetings and presentations to communicate insights and proposed strategies.

Conduct thorough requirements analysis, document findings, and clearly articulate recommendations to cross‑functional teams and leadership.

Extract key insights from stakeholder discussions and translate them into actionable reports.

Collaborate closely with clients, technical experts, and management to ensure alignment and shared understanding.

Validate that proposed solutions effectively address business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Strategically prioritize initiatives based on impact and relevance to business goals.

Act as a bridge between users and stakeholders to facilitate clear communication and mutual understanding.

Track project milestones and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.

Industry Expertise

Comprehensive knowledge of the mining value chain, from extraction at the pit through to final product delivery at the port.

Proficient in mining recovery processes, reconciliation practices, and production accounting standards related to mineral beneficiation.

Skilled in applying short interval control methodologies to support agile decision‑making, enhance operational efficiency, and drive profitability.

Qualifications

BSc, BEng, BTech in a Technical (STEM) field or equivalent experience (BTS) with mining experience.

More than 5 years of relevant experience at a mid‑level.

Understanding of mining end‑to‑end value chain processes, systems, and tools.

Requirements analysis, documentation, and report creation.

Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Critical and conceptual thinking.

Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities.

Proven management experience leading successful projects and teams.

Ability to work independently and act as a self‑starter.

Bilingual proficiency in French and English.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Statement

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Please note: only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.