18 Requirements Analyst jobs in South Africa

A well known government entity is seeking an experienced BI / Data warehouse Developer / Data Analyst to join them as an Assistant Director (Financial Information Systems Analyst) in Bhisho.

Qualifications and experience :

Bachelors' degree - Computer Science / Information systems / Financial information systems / IT

No less than 3 years' work experience at Level 7 or higher in government, covering Data warehousing developer / Data Analyst / Data Scientist / BI developer roles

No less than 2 years' working experience on MS SQL

Power BI experience and knowledge is an advantage

Advanced knowledge and experience in relational databases

Great track record - reference checks will be conducted upfront

Communication

Presentation

Troubleshooting

Interpret complex data

Interpersonal

Planning

Organising

Problem solving

Decision making

Technical

Proficiency MS SQL - ETL (SSIS), T-SQL, data warehousing technologies

Strong understanding of data management principles - data integration and security

Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to data warehouse performance and data quality

Key performance areas :

Development, enhancements, support and providing expertise in the data warehouse and reporting applications, by means of writing relevant queries and the development of data analysis and BI reports.

Analysis of requests for automation of business processes that have financial implications.

Re-engineering of business processes.

Support in the identification of relevant data sources and extracting transformation.

Loading data for the financial information systems data warehouse (ETL).

Analyst the data in the financial information systems data warehouse - Design data models, manage data requests, monitor and analyse BI tools.

Development and maintenance of standard reports based on trends and patterns.

Project management and functional support - Monitor project implementation against planned targets. Support project implementation and change management.

Develop training material.

Annual performance plan and operation plan development,

Communication of plans and unit performance to critical stakeholders.

Provide input into the quarterly reporting of the performance of the financial information system data warehouse unit.

Assistant Financial • Bisho, South Africa

A leader within the retail industry is looking for an experienced Business Analysis Manager to join the team. This proudly South African company has been in existence for over half a century and has grown into a leader within the market.

The Successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Coach and lead the business analysis team
2. Strategic thinking in how to provide the best solution for the business
3. Business process design and documentation expertise
4. Improve the quality of the business analysis team
5. Identify business opportunities
6. Risk management
7. Ensure all Project Issues are properly reported
8. Assist Group Financial Management Team with all financial reporting requirements
9. Assist with IT Audit requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information / Business Systems
• Proven experience as a Financial Business Analysis Manager

• 5 to 7 years experience within a similar role

R 8000 - R 9000 - Annually

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Senior Specialist: Business Analysis

Recruiter:

Specd

Job Ref:

JHB002063/Josh

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

The Senior Specialist: Business Analysis plays a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives by analyzing, interpreting, and translating business needs into actionable requirements. This role ensures that business solutions are fit-for-purpose, user-centric, and aligned to organizational goals. As a key liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, the incumbent will contribute to solution design, project delivery, and continuous business improvement efforts.

POSITION INFO:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Senior Specialist: Business Analysis

Employment Type: 6 months Contract

Work Location: Johannesburg, Hybrid

JOB CONTEXT:

As a Senior Specialist: Business Analysis, you'll be at the heart of innovation—transforming complex business needs into smart, actionable solutions that truly make an impact. You won’t just gather requirements; you’ll bring ideas to life by collaborating with stakeholders and technical teams to co-create solutions that are user-friendly, purpose-built, and future-focused. This isn’t your average BA role. You’ll shape projects from the ground up, help design meaningful change, and make sure every solution aligns with the bigger mission. If you're passionate about solving problems, love translating vision into value, and thrive in dynamic environments, we want you on our team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sourcing and validating resolution funding and collateral-related data from multiple source systems.
• Performing data and process gap analyses aligned to SARB’s Resolution Funding expectations.
• Assisting in the design and build of the funding estimation and forecasting model.
• Developing dashboards and reports to support resolution funding MIS and internal governance.
• Engaging with Treasury, Risk, Finance, and IT stakeholders to ensure alignment and interlock of data sources.
• Supporting the process analysis required for embedding new funding processes in resolution scenarios.
• Documenting requirements and maintaining traceability across data, systems, and reporting layers.
• Build the internal capabilities to estimate, manage, and report the institution’s funding and liquidity position in resolution scenarios, in line with SARB’s requirements under the Financial Sector Laws Amendment Act (FSLAA).
  
  

• Resolution cost estimation.
• Forecasting and MIS solutions for resolution funding.
• Scenario analysis and modelling for liquidity shortfalls.
• Governance and compliance framework development.
• ELA collateral assessment and FMI liquidity gap identification.
  
  

• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• SQL (min 1 year).
• Business and data analysis (min 2 years).
• Power BI or QlikView/Qlik Sense (min 1 year).
• Banking experience.
• PowerBI experience or similar reporting platform.
• SAS experience.
• Business and/or Data Analysis experience.
  
  

• SAS (exposure or working knowledge).
• Ability to work with large datasets from Hadoop or similar environments.
• Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Treasury or Liquidity Management experience.
• Familiarity with financial forecasting or resolution modelling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience in creating reporting dashboards and automated data pipelines.
• Exposure to compliance, risk governance, or financial planning processes.
  
  

• Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, applicable banking experience, and previous earnings.
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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Alliance Banking Senior Business Analyst – Key Requirements

1. Business Analysis & Strategy Alignment

Proven ability to elicit, document, and validate business requirements in a complex partnership-driven banking environment.

Strong understanding of Alliance Banking models, including BaaS, white-label platforms, and embedded financial services.

Ability to conduct gap analyses, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses for proposed solutions.

Experience in supporting business case development, particularly for new partner onboarding, product enhancements, or regulatory projects.

2. Financial Services & Regulatory Knowledge

Strong grasp of banking products and services (e.g., payments, savings, credit, cards, collections, remittances).

Familiarity with South African financial regulations including SARB, FSCA, FICA, and POPIA requirements.

Exposure to risk, compliance, and audit processes, particularly in third-party/partner environments.

3. Process Design & Optimisation

Experience in documenting and improving end-to-end business processes, especially those involving external partners.

Ability to model workflows using tools such as BPMN, Visio, or Lucidchart.

Knowledge of control environments, KPIs, SLAs, and escalation frameworks across operational value chains.

4. Data Analysis & Insights

Competency in data-driven decision-making, including data profiling, reconciliation, and insights to support product performance.

Ability to work with Excel, SQL, Power BI or equivalent to perform ad hoc analysis.

Understanding of data governance and quality, especially in integrated partner environments.

5. Partner & Stakeholder Management

Strong stakeholder management skills with experience interfacing across IT, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Product, and external partners.

Proven ability to act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring shared understanding and execution.

Confidence in participating in governance committees, product working groups, and external partner discussions.

6. Project Management & Agile Delivery

Hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum or hybrid project methodologies, including backlog grooming and sprint planning.

Exposure to JIRA, Confluence, DevOps, Trello, or similar tools.

Ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver under tight deadlines in a fast-paced Alliance environment.

7. Documentation & Communication

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear, concise, and structured reporting.

Ability to create and present business requirement documents (BRDs), functional specifications (FRDs), and user stories.

Experience in preparing partner onboarding documentation, SOPs, and support playbooks.

8. Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (postgraduate advantageous).

Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in business analysis within banking or FinTech environments.

Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile BA, or Lean Six Sigma are advantageous.