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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