Our client, a leading mining technology company who provides advanced analytics and solutions that drive efficiency and safety in the coal mining industry, is looking to appoint a Business Analyst to join their team based in Lonehill, Sandton.
Job Overview:
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, working closely with stakeholders, project managers and developers to build mobile, web and desktop (React/Electron) applications. Responsibilities include defining new features, enhancing existing applications and integrating external systems to streamline business operations. This is a full-time position requiring strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced Agile environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a software development environment.
Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks, particularly Scrum.
Proficiency in creating technical documentation, including user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria.
Willing and able to travel to clients.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively while prioritizing stakeholder needs.
Familiarity with API concepts and database structures to support system integrations.
Understanding of cloud-hosted environments (AWS) and SQL Server databases.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Collaborate with stakeholders, including clients and project managers, to gather, clarify and document business requirements.
Translate business requirements into detailed user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria for the development team.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily Scrum meetings, sprint planning, backlog grooming and retrospectives.
Develop process flows, wireframes, and data flow diagrams to effectively communicate business requirements.
Work closely with developers to ensure requirements are technically feasible and aligned with business goals.
Facilitate discussions to manage evolving requirements and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Support backlog prioritisation, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
Monitor project progress, provide regular updates to stakeholders, and ensure deliverables meet business needs.
Assist in quality assurance, ensuring that applications meet the defined requirements before release.
Support change management efforts and provide training to end-users as needed.

Skills:

Experience in conducting stakeholder engagement workshops and requirement-gathering sessions.
Familiarity with wireframing and process modelling tools (e.g. Visio).
Experience in reporting and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
Exposure to working in high-tech or mining-related industries is advantageous.

Desired Skills:

Business Analyst
Software Development
Mining Technology

Desired Work Experience:

2 to 5 years

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Business Analyst (Software Development) - Mining Technology - Lonehill Sandton