Job Title: Business Analyst
Location: Hybrid (12-month contract)
Salary: R40 000 per month
Location Requirement: Candidates must reside in Cape Town.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join our team on a 12-month contract basis. The role requires a proactive individual to work closely with stakeholders at all levels, translating business requirements into actionable user stories. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic, Agile environment to drive project success and support product development.
Key Requirements:
Degree or Diploma, preferably with a focus in Information Systems (Desirable).
Recognized qualification in Business Analysis, Agile, Information Systems, or UX (Desirable).
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Business Analyst or similar role.
Experience working in an Agile environment, particularly Scrum or SAFe.
Financial industry experience (Desirable).
Proficiency in translating requirements into user stories, process diagrams, and data flows.
Knowledge of project scoping, planning, and prioritization.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to gather thorough and comprehensive requirements from stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with stakeholders across business areas to elicit and document requirements.
Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum teams to prioritize work and maximize ROI.
Facilitate requirements gathering through interviews and workshops.
Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories.
Communicate requirements effectively to both business and technical stakeholders.
Maintain a backlog of requirements for Sprint planning with the Scrum team.
Support Scrum teams in understanding and interpreting business requirements.
Coordinate with the development team to estimate project timelines.
Partner with QA teams to ensure functionality meets business specifications.
Assist in creating user and training documentation.
Liaise with industry partners regarding service integration and product offerings.
Additional Skills:
Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Team-oriented and able to work independently.
Detail-oriented and capable of working with minimal supervision.
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