Business Analyst

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Reference: DUR003622-LC-1

Remote position (will be required to travel to Empangeni at least once a week)

Excellent opportunity exists for an experienced

Business Analyst to join a dynamic agricultural operation. Ideal for a candidate with strong experience in ERP implementation, business process improvement, and systems modernisation within a project-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Gather, analyse, and document business requirements across multiple operational divisions
  • Translate business processes into functional specifications, user stories, and process maps
  • Support ERP implementation, gap analysis, and solution design alongside external consultants
  • Assist with data cleansing, migration planning, and data quality improvement
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement, workshops, progress updates, and solution validation
  • Develop and coordinate UAT testing, defect tracking, and issue resolution
  • Create and deliver user training material and support post-go-live adoption
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiencies

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
  • Proven experience as a Business Analyst within ERP implementation, systems modernisation, or business process improvement projects
  • Strong understanding of requirements elicitation, process documentation, and business analysis frameworks
  • Experience facilitating workshops, interviews, and stakeholder engagement sessions across all business levels
  • Ability to translate complex business requirements into clear functional specifications and actionable technical requirements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Visio, SharePoint, and Teams
  • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar project and documentation tools
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organisational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within cross-functional project teams

Advantageous:

  • Experience within the agricultural, agri-processing, or food production sectors
  • ERP platform implementation or support experience
  • Exposure to data cleansing and migration projects
  • Experience designing and delivering end-user training
  • Knowledge of SQL, reporting tools, Agile / Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
  • Business Analysis certification beneficial

Apply: ***email_hidden***

R 35 000 - R 48 000 - Monthly