Business Analyst

Recruiter

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / HC Recruit

Job Ref

DBN000305/LB

Date posted

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Location

Durban, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

DBN000305 – Business Analyst – Durban North

Purpose of the job

To analyze, comprehend, and communicate business and client objectives into user stories and functional specifications for creating data applications that will satisfy market demands and the company's services is the main goal of the business analyst position.

Required Qualifications

• BCom (Information systems) or equivalent Diploma + experience.
• 2 – 5 years BA experience
• Experience in process analysis, data analysis, testing and facilitation.
• Completed at least 1 – 2 major development projects within the BA role
• Strong documentation skills
• Strong root problem identification
• Presentation skills
• Ability to perform project management functions
• Ability to run JAD workshops
• Inform the UI/UX of assigned products
• Basic SQL Knowledge
• Software Quality Assurance best practices

POSITION INFO

Technical Competencies & Experience: Make connections and works together with company stakeholders to get precise requirements. Stay in touch, conducts seminars, surveys, site visits, and interviews. Make sure that the criteria for the designated areas are in line with the direction and objectives given by senior leadership. Conduct research on related and competitor products with the goal of gathering needs to maintain assigned items' competitiveness. Must be methodical in compiling objectives and comments from various sources into pertinent lists for product improvement. Perform requirements analysis on Product Backlog items Produce development ready' analysed requirements in advance, at least one iteration/sprint ahead of the team. Perform research on competitive and related products with intention of obtaining requirements to keep assigned products competitive. Prepare and maintain software release plans which identify the target scope and forecast the delivery date of software based on estimations and available capacity from team. Behavioural Competencies: High level of accuracy and attention to detail Basic financial knowledge Understanding of business processes. Knowledge of full SDLC processes. Client interaction skills Business requirements tools Facilitation skills Analytical/ problem solving ability Ability to engage successfully in multiple initiatives simultaneously Please Note - Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.