Business Analyst, Richards Bay

R 35 000 - R 48 000 Monthly Cost To Company

Remote position (will be required to travel to Empangeni at least once a week) Excellent opportunity exists for an experienced

Business Analyst

to join a dynamic agricultural operation. Ideal for a candidate with strong experience in ERP implementation, business process improvement, and systems modernisation within a project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyse, and document business requirements across multiple operational divisions

Translate business processes into functional specifications, user stories, and process maps

Support ERP implementation, gap analysis, and solution design alongside external consultants

Assist with data cleansing, migration planning, and data quality improvement

Facilitate stakeholder engagement, workshops, progress updates, and solution validation

Develop and coordinate UAT testing, defect tracking, and issue resolution

Create and deliver user training material and support post-go-live adoption

Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiencies

Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Proven experience as a Business Analyst within ERP implementation, systems modernisation, or business process improvement projects

Strong understanding of requirements elicitation, process documentation, and business analysis frameworks

Experience facilitating workshops, interviews, and stakeholder engagement sessions across all business levels

Ability to translate complex business requirements into clear functional specifications and actionable technical requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Visio, SharePoint, and Teams

Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar project and documentation tools

Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organisational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within cross‑functional project teams

Advantageous

Experience within the agricultural, agri‑processing, or food production sectors

ERP platform implementation or support experience

Exposure to data cleansing and migration projects

Experience designing and delivering end‑user training

Knowledge of SQL, reporting tools, Agile / Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies

Business Analysis certification beneficial

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