Junior Business Analyst

In brief

Overview This role is for a Junior Business Analyst at Adcock Ingram. The position primarily involves the development of project, product, and system specifications, along with comprehensive requirement gathering and documentation. The successful candidate will assist in implementing and enhancing systems, collaborate with various teams to create tools and models, and be responsible for reviewing processes and data to generate insightful reports and dashboards. The role also includes interpreting research data to develop business analysis and projections for strategic decision-making. What you will do * Development of project, product, and system specifications * Requirement gathering and documentation * Assist in implementing systems and enhancements to optimize processes. * Work closely with various teams to develop the necessary tools and models to drive key actions. * Reviewing processes and data & creating informative, actionable, and repeatable reports and dashboards that highlight relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement. * Interpret, evaluate, and interrelate research data and develop integrated business analysis and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making. * Develop project, product, and system specifications based on business requirements. * Gather, analyse, document, and validate business and system requirements. * Collaborate with business units and technical teams to design and implement system enhancements. * Review business processes and recommend improvement initiatives. * Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and data visualisations to support business decision-making. * Analyse business data, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable insights. * Conduct research and evaluate information to support strategic planning and business initiatives. * Develop business forecasts, projections, and performance analyses. * Facilitate stakeholder workshops, meetings, and requirements sessions. * Monitor the effectiveness of implemented solutions and recommend further improvements. * Ensure documentation is maintained in accordance with organisational standards and governance requirements. * Provide analytical support to management and contribute to strategic decision-making processes. Requirements (from the original advert) **Qualifications** * BEng Industrial / Chemical, BCom Information Systems / IT, BSc Informatics / Supply Chain preferred **Experience** * At least 2 years’ overall working experience **Languages** * Proficient in written and spoken English. **Other** * Computer Literacy, Communication & Presentation skills * Proficient in Excel skills, and Power BI or Tableau skills. Who should apply The ideal candidate for this Junior Business Analyst role will possess the following special knowledge and skills: **Special Knowledge** * Business analysis principles, methodologies, and best practices. * Requirements elicitation, documentation, and management techniques. * Process mapping, process improvement, and business process re-engineering. * Data analysis, data modelling, and business intelligence concepts. * Systems development lifecycle SDLC and project management methodologies. * Reporting, dashboard development, and data visualization practices. * Strategic planning, forecasting, and decision-support analysis. * Governance, risk, compliance, and data management principles. **Skills** * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to gather, interpret, and document business requirements. * Advanced data analysis and reporting skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Stakeholder engagement and relationship management. * Facilitation and workshop management skills. * Ability to translate business needs into functional specifications. * Project coordination and change management skills. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Critical thinking and decision-making capabilities. * Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL, and reporting tools proficiency. * Presentation and business writing skills. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/junior-business-analyst-adcock-ingram Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• SQL
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Microsoft Excel
• Project management

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