Trainee Business Analyst

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Diverse projects

Salary & benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking motivated individuals for its Apprenticeships & Trainee program as Trainee Business Analysts. This role offers an opportunity to learn how to bridge business needs with technology, working within project teams on requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical thinking, good communication, and a proactive mindset. Completion of matric and a relevant tertiary qualification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities required.
• Completed matriculation; a relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• Good understanding of business operations and IT systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly document information.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders via interviews and workshops.
• Analyze existing business processes to identify improvements and optimization opportunities.
• Support creation of functional specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Participate in system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Contribute to training materials and deliver basic user training.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive attitude

Education

Matric / School-leaving certificate

Tertiary qualification advantageous

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding IT solutions provider in Polokwane , is seeking motivated individuals to join their Apprenticeships & Trainee program as Trainee Business Analysts . This role offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into the world of business analysis, learning to bridge the gap between business needs and technological solutions. You will work within project teams, gaining hands‑on experience in requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design. This position is perfect for analytical thinkers with strong communication skills who are eager to learn and contribute to delivering effective business solutions within a dynamic corporate environment in Limpopo.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders using interviews and workshops.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Support the creation of functional specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Participate in system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) phases.
• Help in developing training materials and delivering basic user training.
• Liaise between business users and the technical team to ensure clear understanding and alignment.

Requirements

• A strong analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Completed matriculation or equivalent qualification; a relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• Good understanding of business operations and IT systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn business analysis methodologies.

Benefits

• Structured training and mentorship in business analysis techniques and tools.
• Exposure to diverse projects within the IT solutions sector in Polokwane .
• Opportunity to develop critical skills for a career in business analysis.
• Competitive trainee salary and benefits package.
• A professional and supportive work environment fostering career growth.