144 Business Solutions jobs in South Africa

A leading cash management based in Houghton is urgently looking for a Business Solutions Analyst to be responsible for undertaking specialist feasibility analysis, evaluations of business projects, and advising on the optimisation of resources and profitability of projects or resources. The role includes conducting special studies and preparing recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action across the business.

Responsible for the execution of small to complex projects, often handling more than one complex project at a time, may coach others, and be responsible for the execution of small to medium tactical projects.

In order to be considered, the following is required:

• Business or IT related qualification
• Business Analysis and testing course advantageous
• IIBACBAP certification
• 3 – 5 years working experience with exposure to business solutions design with a strong capability in business analysis and testing experience
• Exposure to project management, project budgets, and related processes
• Process redesign, mapping on operational level, change control methodologies
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in managing small to medium tactical projects

Responsibilities:

• Define business requirements and solutions
• Provide leadership to employees within the organisation, creating a winning culture and high morale
• Lead as an Ambassador and executor of Change
• Drive the organisation culture

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Plus Medical Aid, Pension, Risk Benefits, Disability, Funeral Cover, 13th Cheque for non-management roles.

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Collaborate with stakeholders through individual engagements, business meetings, Agile sessions, or JAD sessions, to elicit requirements for existing business problems or challenges using best practices.

Role Purpose

Collaborate with stakeholders through various engagement methods to gather requirements for existing business issues, employing best practices.

Requirements

• At least 3-4 years of IT/Business qualification
• Mandatory:
• 5+ years Insurance domain experience (Short Term Commercial)
• 7+ years’ experience in Business Analysis
• Optional:
• IIBA membership (preferred)
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification
• Industrial Engineering education/experience

Duties & Responsibilities

• Document functional and non-functional requirements into business process maps, requirements definitions, and specifications, aligned with the business architecture framework and SDLC.
• Design and facilitate business solutions by working with stakeholders and subject matter experts across functions, always prioritizing client needs.
• Develop functional specifications and use cases for developers, collaborating with architects and technical teams.
• Create models and diagrams (use cases, activity, sequence) based on business needs.
• Represent information visually and in formats understandable to all stakeholders.
• Model data requirements to support new solutions at a functional level.
• Analyze current systems and processes, recommend improvements, and identify automation opportunities.
• Maintain repositories like traceability and attribute matrices using Enterprise Architect tools.
• Understand existing systems and technical capabilities, focusing on operating models, reusable components, and integration capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for reusability and continuous improvement in system components.
• Build relationships, provide training, and lead Scrum ceremonies when necessary.

Competencies

• Strong Emotional Intelligence
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Business Acumen and Strategic Thinking
• Results-Driven
• Innovative and Change Leadership
• Motivational Leadership
• Collaborative Spirit
• Influence and Impact
• Self-Awareness
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Process Analysis & Redesign Thinking

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Business Development and Sales

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Locations: Johannesburg, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa – various postings in the last few days/weeks.

Our client, a specialist financial service provider with over 30 years of experience, delivers market-leading financial solutions that enhance value for their clients while remaining straightforward, transparent, and easy to understand.

Are you a Business Solutions Analyst looking for a new opportunity?

The ideal successful candidate will be responsible for:

Responsibilities:

Requirement Gathering and Analysis:

• Collaborate with business users and stakeholders.
• Conduct workshops and collaborative sessions.
• Analyse and evaluate business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement, optimisation, and automation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to recommend the most suitable solutions.

Solution Design and Development:

• Develop detailed solution proposals, including functional specifications, use cases, and process flow diagrams.
• Work closely with IT teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Collaborate with development teams to design, develop, and implement solutions that meet business needs.
• Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure the functionality and reliability of implemented solutions.

Stakeholder Management and Communication:

• Collaborate with stakeholders at various levels to ensure clear communication, manage expectations, and obtain buy-in for proposed solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and meetings to present findings, gather feedback, and address concerns.
• Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams.

Project Management and Implementation:

• Assist in project planning, including defining scope, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation and delivery of solutions.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance during solution implementation and post-implementation phases.

Change Management and Training:

• Support change management initiatives by assessing the impact of proposed solutions on business processes, organisational structure, and end-users.
• Develop and deliver training materials.
• Conduct training sessions.
• Provide ongoing support to facilitate smooth transitions and user adoption.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to business analysis and solution design.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation, innovation, and digital transformation to drive efficiency and effectiveness within the business landscape.

Requirements:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred), Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience as a Business Solutions Analyst or in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in business analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience in requirements gathering, process modelling, and solution design.
• Knowledge of software development and project management principles.
• Familiarity with various business analysis and project management tools.

R600 - R800

Pension Fund

Medical Aid

Performance Bonus (This is not a 13th Cheque) and not guaranteed.

Our client, a specialist financial service provider with a legacy of putting people before short-term profit, has over 30 years of experience delivering market-leading financial solutions that enhance value to their clients while remaining straightforward, transparent, and easy to understand.

Are you a Business Solutions Analyst looking for a new opportunity? The ideal candidate will:

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business users and stakeholders.
• Conduct workshops and collaborative sessions.
• Analyze and evaluate business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement, optimization, and automation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to recommend the most suitable solutions.

• Develop detailed solution proposals, including functional specifications, use cases, and process flow diagrams.
• Work closely with IT teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Collaborate with development teams to design, develop, and implement solutions that meet business needs.
• Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure the functionality and reliability of implemented solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders at various levels to ensure clear communication, manage expectations, and obtain buy-in for proposed solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and meetings to present findings, gather feedback, and address concerns.
• Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams.

• Assist in project planning, including defining scope, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation and delivery of solutions.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance during solution implementation and post-implementation phases.

• Support change management initiatives by assessing the impact of proposed solutions on business processes, organizational structure, and end-users.
• Develop and deliver training materials.
• Conduct training sessions.
• Provide ongoing support to facilitate smooth transitions and user adoption.

• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to business analysis and solution design.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, innovation, and digital transformation to drive efficiency and effectiveness within the business landscape.

Requirements:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred), Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience as a Business Solutions Analyst or in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in business analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience in requirements gathering, process modeling, and solution design.
• Knowledge of software development and project management principles.
• Familiarity with various business analysis and project management tools.

R600 - R800

Pension Fund

Medical Aid

Performance Bonus (This is not a 13th Cheque) and not guaranteed.

Salary: ±R35,000 per month negotiable for the right candidate

• Responsible for the supervision of the Debtors & Creditors function
• Management of the Deal Discounting Position
• Daily cashbooks for all companies
• General Administration & bookkeeping
• Cashflow Management
• Monthly processing of standard journal entries
• Analyse and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Maintain/update the Fixed Asset Register to track depreciation entries
• Maintain/update the Vehicle Amortization schedules
• Oversee/process the Petty cash entries in the GL
• Prepare and distribute Monthly Management Accounts/Packs
• Maintain/update the insurance policy
• Assist with Statutory returns, eg preparation of VAT
• Resolution of queries

Qualified Accountant

• Good knowledge of accounting processes and principles
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a fair knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Good knowledge of accounting packages, Pastel will be a preferred option
• Basic knowledge of deal management packages

• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Making Decisions
• Producing Output
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
  
  

• Financial Statement Analysis
• Debt Consolidation
• Restructuring
• Recoveries
• Written & verbal communication
  
  

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Associate Director – Business Solutions EngineerLocation: Johannesburg, South AfricaReporting to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

About the Client
My client is a mission-driven financial technology company focused on connecting emerging and frontier market businesses with local and international investors. Their goal is to unlock access to fair and sustainable finance for underbanked consumers and SMEs/MMEs in high-impact sectors.

With a proprietary database of over 187 million loans across 26 countries and more than $615 million of deployed capital, they’ve helped over 5.6 million people gain access to credit across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The organisation is scaling rapidly and has recently launched a sustainability-linked debt fund for high-growth SMEs/MMEs in impactful and high-emitting industries.

The global team spans Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, with key hubs in London and Nairobi. The company culture is collaborative, diverse, and purpose-driven, bringing together investment professionals, technologists, and data scientists.

About the Role
As part of their ongoing growth, my client is seeking an Associate Director – Business Solutions Engineer to address business needs with efficient technical solutions. This person will identify challenges, implement the right tools, and build light integrations to streamline workflows.

A major focus will be on supporting the Verifications Team by automating data-heavy processes—such as parsing bank statements in various formats, extracting relevant financial data, and integrating this into Google Sheets for further analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business workflows and challenges

Evaluate, recommend, and implement third-party or open-source tools

Configure tools to meet specific operational needs

Build lightweight integrations and automation scripts

Create documentation and train users for maintenance and adoption

Deliver projects in short cycles (days/weeks, not months)

Ensure clean, sustainable technical implementations

Key Requirements

5+ years of experience in a technical role focused on solving business problems

Proficient in no/low-code tools (e.g. Zapier, Power Automate, n8n)

Experience with Google Workspace and APIs

Skilled in data extraction (web scraping, PDF parsing, etc.)

Strong knowledge of Python and SQL

Quick to evaluate and adapt new technologies

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge business needs and technical solutions

Bonus: familiarity with private lending, structured finance, financial statements, and payment/banking infrastructure

What’s on Offer

Purpose-led work with meaningful global impact

Diverse, mission-driven colleagues who value equity, inclusion, and social justice

Flexible work setup with hybrid working (minimum 1 day/week in the office)

Competitive market salary

Paid parental leave

Opportunities to grow with a fast-moving global organisation

Application Details
My client encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, genders, orientations, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations can be arranged upon request for interviews and the application process.

Analyze business requirements and problems, understand root causes, identify solutions and implement effective strategies to improve organizational processes, systems, and technologies.

Collaborate with various stakeholders including business users, IT teams, and management to understand their needs and translate them into viable solutions.

Apply a combination of business acumen, critical thinking, analytical skills, and technical proficiency to drive successful outcomes and support business growth.

You will be required to complete a questionnaire which will be submitted to shortlisted candidates only.

• Product Ownership and Support
• Needs Analysis
• Solution Design and Development
• Stakeholder Management and Communication
• Project Management and Implementation
• Change Management and Training
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex business processes and systems.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Business analysis and project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Requirements gathering, process modeling, and solution design.
• Adapting to changing priorities, working independently, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with data analysis and process mapping and communication tools such as:
• MS SQL
• MS 365: Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint & Word (Intermediate)
• UML diagramming tools (e.g., draw.io, Visio, LucidChart)
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps principles and practices.

Degree: Industrial Engineering (preferred), Engineering, Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience:

• 1. Business Solutions Analyst
• 2. Business Process Engineer or similar role with >10 years of experience
• 3. Preferred sectors worked in previously: Financial Service or Fintech >5 years
• 4. Software development / Project Management >2 years
• 5. Understanding of the drivers of business performance: >2 years

• a) Income Statement
• b) Cost optimization
• c) Unit management and profitability

Annual remuneration to be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

• Pension Fund
• Medical Aid
• Performance Bonus

Analyse business requirements and problems, understand root causes, identify solutions and implement effective strategies to improve organisational processes, systems and technologies.

Collaborate with various stakeholders including business users, IT teams and management to understand their needs and translate them into viable solutions.

Apply a combination of business acumen, critical thinking, analytical skills and technical proficiency to drive successful outcomes and support business growth.

You will be required to complete a questionnaire which will be submitted to shortlisted candidates only.

• Product Ownership and Support
• Needs Analysis
• Solution Design and Development
• Stakeholder Management and Communication
• Project Management and Implementation
• Change Management and Training
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex business processes and systems.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Business analysis and project management methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Requirements gathering, process modelling and solution design.
• Adapting to changing priorities, working independently and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with data analysis and process mapping and communication tools such as:
• MS SQL
• MS 365: Excel (Advanced) and PowerPoint & Word (Intermediate)
• UML diagramming tools (e.g. draw.io, Visio, LucidChart)
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps principles and practices.

Degree: Industrial Engineering (preferred), Engineering, Science, Information Systems or a related field.

Experience:

• 1. Business Solutions Analyst
• 2. Business Process Engineer or similar role with >10yrs+ experience
• 3. Preferred sectors worked in previously: Financial Service or Fintech >5years
• 4. Software development / Project Management >2 years
• 5. Understanding of the drivers of business performance: >2years

• a) Income Statement
• b) Cost optimisation
• c) Unit management and profitability

Annual remuneration to be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Pension Fund

Medical Aid

Performance Bonus