Trainee Business Analyst

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Competitive entry-level salary

Mentorship

Professional certifications

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Trainee Business Analyst in Durban to start a structured pathway into business analysis. You will learn requirements gathering, process modeling, and stakeholder management under experienced analysts, contributing to real projects in a collaborative office environment.

The role emphasizes developing analytical skills, working with project teams, and translating business needs into actionable solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with office productivity software (MS Office).
• Proactive and eager to learn and adapt.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior business analysts in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Participate in the creation of process flows and use case diagrams.
• Support the analysis of current business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Help in preparing reports and presentations on business analysis findings.
• Engage with project teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Office productivity software

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is looking for bright and motivated individuals to join their team as a Trainee Business Analyst in Durban. This role offers a structured pathway into business analysis, providing essential training in requirements gathering, process modeling, and stakeholder management. You will work closely with experienced analysts and project teams to understand business needs and translate them into actionable solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop analytical skills and contribute to significant projects within a collaborative office environment dedicated to professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior business analysts in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Participate in the creation of process flows and use case diagrams.
• Support the analysis of current business processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Help in preparing reports and presentations on business analysis findings.
• Engage with project teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• A strong aptitude for problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in using office productivity software.
• A proactive attitude and a keen interest in business operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

Benefits

• Structured training program with mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Competitive entry-level salary with potential for increases.
• Exposure to various business domains and project methodologies.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and further education.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment focused on learning and development.