Technical Business Analyst (BA)

Talent Shore; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology consultancy is seeking a Technical Business Analyst for a remote role based in South Africa. The ideal candidate will gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements for software projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, creating project documentation, and facilitating workshops. The role requires a strong background in business analysis, familiarity with SDLC, and solid communication skills. A basic understanding of databases and experience with requirement management tools like Jira is essential, along with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in software development or web-based projects.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with Agile or hybrid development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Gather and define clear, actionable business and technical requirements.
• Document use cases, workflows, and business processes.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications.

Skills

Business analysis

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

Jira

UML

BPMN

Job description

Remote, South Africa | Posted on 29/07/2025

The Technical Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and technical requirements for web-based software projects. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders, project managers, and development teams to ensure that project goals align with business objectives and technical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define clear, actionable business and technical requirements
• Document use cases, user stories, workflows, and business processes
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for the development team
• Assist in creating project documentation including wireframes, process flow diagrams, and functional requirements
• Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Support the development and QA teams during implementation and testing phases
• Conduct impact analysis, gap analysis, and feasibility studies for proposed changes
• Participate in and facilitate meetings, workshops, and requirement‑gathering sessions
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) and support post‑deployment activities

Requirements

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a software development or web‑based project environment
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid development methodologies

Technical Skills

• Ability to bridge business needs with technical solutions
• Basic understanding of relational databases, particularly MariaDB/MySQL, with the ability to write basic SQL queries
• Experience using diagramming tools like UML or BPMN for use cases, process flows, and system modeling
• Proficiency with requirement management tools such as Jira
• Good understanding of API concepts and web service interactions

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent documentation skills, with a focus on clarity and precision
• Active listening skills and a proactive approach to requirement elicitation
• Ability to facilitate workshops, meetings, and discussions with multiple stakeholders
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated