"Business Analyst (JB4306)Observatory, Cape TownR38 000 to R40 000 a monthPermanentAn IoT Service Provider is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Business Analyst to join our team. As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with their development and marketing teams to bring much-needed business context to the development process, and engineering, design, and systems thinking insights to their broader business teams. You will be responsible for analyzing business data, defining business requirements, and providing strategic guidance on product developmentMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related fieldExperience working with mobile applications or other software productsFamiliarity with user-centered design principles and design thinking methodologiesStrong understanding of engineering principles and processesExperience with project management tools such as JIRA or TrelloProven experience as a Business Analyst or similar roleExperience working in a cross-functional development environmentExcellent analytical skills and ability to think criticallyCuriousStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience with data analysis, reporting, and visualization toolsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlinesUnderstanding of software development principles and processesAbility to quickly learn new concepts and technologiesPassion for technology and willingness to dive deep into the productDuties and Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize business requirements for new product features and enhancementsWork closely with developers to ensure that requirements are clearly understood and implemented accuratelyWork closely with business, sales, and marketing to ensure opportunities are realized, and customer requirements are sane, in line with our product vision, and implementableAnalyze business data and provide insights and recommendations to improve our product, marketing, and sales strategiesHelp define product positioning, target market, and customer personasDevelop and maintain product roadmaps, feature backlogs, and user storiesFacilitate communication and collaboration between business, engineering, design, product, and marketing teamsParticipate in product demos, user acceptance testing, and other product-related activities as neededEngage with project managers and help prioritize effort and opportunityPlease do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment."Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related fieldExperience working with mobile applications or other software productsFamiliarity with user-centered design principles and design thinking methodologiesStrong understanding of engineering principles and processesExperience with project management tools such as JIRA or TrelloProven experience as a Business Analyst or similar roleExperience working in a cross-functional development environmentExcellent analytical skills and ability to think criticallyCuriousStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience with data analysis, reporting, and visualization toolsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlinesUnderstanding of software development principles and processesAbility to quickly learn new concepts and technologiesPassion for technology and willingness to dive deep into the product
