Senior Business Analyst & Strategy Consultant

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Hybrid work

Travel allowances

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst & Strategy Consultant for the Polokwane, Limpopo office. You will translate complex business challenges into actionable roadmaps, develop business requirements and financial models, and present strategic options to client leadership in a hybrid work setting.

This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with 5+ years in business analysis and strategy consulting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis and strategic consulting.
• Ability to translate complex business problems into clear requirements and strategic options.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth business analysis to identify needs, opportunities, and challenges.
• Develop and document business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications.
• Formulate strategic recommendations based on data analysis and business understanding.
• Create financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews with stakeholders to gather information and validate findings.
• Develop and present comprehensive reports and strategic roadmaps to client leadership.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure alignment between business needs and proposed solutions.
• Monitor project progress and ensure that strategic objectives are met.
• Contribute to client relationship management and business development efforts.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration/Information Systems or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst & Strategy Consultant for their Polokwane, Limpopo office. This role is pivotal in helping clients understand complex business challenges, identify strategic opportunities, and define actionable roadmaps. You will leverage your analytical skills to dissect business needs, model solutions, and support strategic decision-making. This hybrid position requires a blend of on-site collaboration and client engagement, offering a dynamic work experience within the gateway to the Northern Province. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and exceptional communication skills, adept at translating data into actionable insights. Join a forward-thinking firm dedicated to driving impactful business transformations in Polokwane, Limpopo and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth business analysis to identify needs, opportunities, and challenges.
• Develop and document business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications.
• Formulate strategic recommendations based on data analysis and business understanding.
• Create financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and interviews with stakeholders to gather information and validate findings.
• Develop and present comprehensive reports and strategic roadmaps to client leadership.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure alignment between business needs and proposed solutions.
• Monitor project progress and ensure that strategic objectives are met.
• Contribute to client relationship management and business development efforts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis and strategic consulting.
• Proven ability to translate complex business problems into clear requirements and strategic options.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Experience working with clients in or around Polokwane, Limpopo is advantageous.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools, modeling software, and presentation suites.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy development and implementation support.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Exposure to a variety of challenging projects across different sectors.
• A dynamic and collaborative work culture.
• Hybrid work arrangement for enhanced work-life balance.
• Travel allowances for client-related activities in Polokwane, Limpopo.
• Mentorship from experienced consultants and leaders.