Strategic Business Analyst - Cross-Team Impact

Codehesion; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Codehesion in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Business Analyst to analyze business requirements, map workflows, and translate needs into user stories for software development teams.

You will work with stakeholders across projects, facilitate discovery sessions, and support QA through UAT. The role emphasizes strong communication, documentation, and adherence to SDLC, with opportunities to impact multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in documenting business requirements and creating functional specifications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and lifecycle.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organisational and time‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong, positive relationships with clients as the primary contact for business analysis activities on projects.
• Gather, analyze, and document client business processes, requirements, workflows, user journeys, and system interactions.
• Translate business needs into detailed, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for UX/UI design, development, and QA.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Support QA by validating requirements during UAT and ensuring outcomes align with business needs.
• Conduct research and data analysis to identify process improvements.
• Drive ongoing communication to clarify evolving requirements and constraints.
• Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and stakeholder interviews.
• Present updates and progress reports to stakeholders and leadership.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in business analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Requirements documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

SDLC knowledge

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Codehesion in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Business Analyst to analyze business requirements, map workflows, and translate needs into user stories for software development teams.

You will work with stakeholders across projects, facilitate discovery sessions, and support QA through UAT. The role emphasizes strong communication, documentation, and adherence to SDLC, with opportunities to impact multiple industries.