Business Analyst – 2 Year Contract

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

Y63R83V5

Date posted:

Friday, February 13, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
Drive requirement definition for large-scale software initiatives

POSITION INFO:

Business Analyst – 2 Year Contract
Drive requirement definition for large-scale software initiatives
Johannesburg-based (remote permitted) | 9am–5pm | Negotiable

About Our Client
Our client is a technology-focused organisation delivering software development and systems integration projects across enterprise environments. They operate within structured delivery frameworks and partner with internal and external stakeholders to modernise and optimise business systems. This is a two-year contract opportunity to contribute to high-impact IT initiatives within a professional, delivery-driven environment.

The Role: Business Analyst
The Business Analyst plays a key role in defining, documenting, and validating business and system requirements across IT projects. This role ensures that business needs are accurately translated into clear functional specifications, supporting solution design, development, and testing processes. You will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

4–8+ years of business analysis experience within IT projects
Gather and document detailed business and functional requirements
Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and user stories
Facilitate stakeholder workshops, interviews, and requirement sessions
Support solution design discussions with technical teams
Assist in test planning, user acceptance testing, and validation processes
Maintain requirement traceability and change management documentation

About You

4–8 years of proven business analysis experience within IT or software development environments
Strong experience in requirement documentation, process mapping, and functional specifications
Solid understanding of SDLC and structured project methodologies
Degree or Diploma in Business Analysis, IT, or a related field
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Analytical, detail-oriented, and structured in your approach
CBAP or similar business analysis certification advantageous

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