Technical Business Analyst

Weir Minerals; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining technology company is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to support the development and delivery of a common integration platform. This role is pivotal in simplifying technology landscapes and advancing data integration across business groups. Candidates should have a university degree and 5+ years of experience in relevant fields. Strong knowledge of data integration tools is required, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• University degree with 5+ years experience in business analysis, data integration, governance, or enterprise architecture.
• Experience with business analysis tools and methodologies in complex organizations.
• Skilled in data engineering, integrations, analytics, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to uncover integration requirements and document data integration flows.
• Advocate for scalable solutions aligned with business strategy.
• Drive execution through Agile practices and participate in the product development lifecycle.
• Liaise between business and technical teams to manage change requests.

Skills

Business analysis

Data integration

Solution design

Communication

Agile methodologies

Education

University degree

5+ years experience in relevant fields

Tools

MuleSoft

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Job description

Job title

Technical Business Analyst

Job Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline

November 05, 2025

Purpose of Role

• Supports the Weir business by developing and delivering a common integration platform to support the Weir division in simplifying the technology landscape and building reusable API assets.
• Working as a member of the Integration Platform team within Information Systems & Technology, the team and this role support the needs of the many business groups across Weir and will be pivotal in advancing our data integration agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and Define Business Needs : Engage stakeholders to uncover integration requirements, analyse current operations and workflows, perform gap analyses, and document end-to-end conceptual data integration flows.
• Champion Strategic Integration Capabilities : Advocate for scalable, future‑ready solutions aligned with business strategy; translate needs into future‑state processes; collaborate with architects and IT; and provide feedback to enhance platform delivery.
• Support Solution Design and Delivery : Drive execution through Agile practices, manage requirements via Agile Place, document system data flows, write and present user stories, and participate across the full product development lifecycle.
• Strengthen Communication, Compliance, and Change Management : Liaise between business and technical teams, contribute to enterprise strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct testing, manage change requests, and continuously optimise integration solutions.
• Safety First : Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications

• Education & Core Experience : University degree with 5+ years of experience across at least three areas such as business analysis, business change, governance / audit, data integration (APIs), or enterprise architecture. Strong background in supporting technical solution delivery within data integration environments.
• Analytical & Organisational Exposure : Hands‑on experience with business analysis tools and methodologies, ideally within complex, highly federated organisations. Proven ability to work internationally and across cultures, with proactive communication and engagement at all organisational levels.
• Technical Expertise : Skilled in data engineering, integrations, analytics, and governance. Familiarity with modern data integration tools (e.g., MuleSoft), ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Workday), and design thinking methodologies. Strong knowledge of structured analysis, solution design, and integration concepts.
• Strategic Thinking & Communication : Excellent communication and customer engagement skills. Ability to develop original concepts and theories, with exposure to emerging technologies and modelling approaches. Strong conceptual thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.