Business Analyst

Recruiter:

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Job Ref:

DUR003622/LC

Date posted:

Friday, May 22, 2026

Location:

Richards bay, South Africa

Salary:

35 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

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.

POSITION INFO:

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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