Senior Data Business Analyst

SUMMARY:
On the hunt for a Senior Data Business Analyst in Centurion!

POSITION INFO:
This isn’t just another data BA role - it’s for someone who knows how to transform data into real business value. You’ll work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and process, solving problems that drive efficiency and inform high-level decisions.

If you're confident navigating high-volume environments and leading analytical work across system migrations, AI initiatives, and process redesigns, this role puts you in the driver’s seat.

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Duties:

Business Analysis & Requirements

• Conduct stakeholder workshops, research, and interviews to elicit business needs.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to design practical and scalable solutions.
• Translate business needs into clear, testable, and actionable requirements.

• Write, interpret and optimise data queries.
• Use tools such as SQL, Power BI, Excel, and QlikView for analysis.
• Apply data insights to improve systems and reporting.

• Map current and future state processes; identify areas for efficiency.
• Drive root-cause analysis and risk identification in core processes.
• Implement process controls and compliance tracking systems.

• Define and manage project scope, risk, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure UAT readiness, training documentation, and user adoption.

• Lead analytics roadmaps and mentor technical teams.
• Recommend improvements to existing solutions and oversee delivery outcomes.
• Support change management and system implementation transitions.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Degree in IT, Informatics, Data Science or equivalent
• Certifications or exposure to business process mapping tools (e.g., Lucid, Bizagi)

• 8+ years in Business/Data Analysis
• Experience with data modelling and systems migration
• Agile environment exposure (essential)
• Machine learning / AI exposure (preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Suite, Jira, databases, BI tools

• High analytical capability and affinity for data.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on execution and completion.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, prioritisation, and decision-making under pressure.