Business Analyst

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Analyzes business and user needs, translates challenges into functional system requirements, evaluates and optimizes business processes, identifies automation opportunities, supports project implementation and solution validation, and develops reports to guide decisions. The role collaborates with business and technical stakeholders, ensures compliance with legislative and audit requirements, improves service delivery, and drives operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
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Job DescriptionResponsible for reviewing, evaluating, and analysing business and user needs to develop clear, actionable system requirements. Translate business challenges into functional specifications that guide the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions. Collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders to ensure solutions align with strategic objectives, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver measurable value. Support solution validation through testing and user feedback, driving continuous improvement and alignment with evolving business needs.
  • Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs!
  • Assess, analyse and optimise end-to end business processes to improve business efficiencies, customer/employee experience and remove inefficient processes to meet new requirements.
  • Facilitate and coordinate the end-to-end implementation of prioritised and approved projects.
  • Analyse business processes and workflows to identify improvement or automation opportunities and facilitate implementation.
  • Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within business and/or across the FRG.
  • Assess own performance through seeking timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.
  • Develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organisational improvements.
  • Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes.
  • Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions.
  • Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions relating to building technical equipment.
  • Focus on providing optimal services and improving service delivery processes to meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation.

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

13/11/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

FirstRand Limited Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength — Employees typically have access to structured medical scheme membership through providers such as Bankmed, Discovery Health, or Bonitas, with optional gap cover. Certain campuses also offer wellbeing resources like gyms, wellness screenings, and health facilities.
  • Retirement Support — The group provides pension or umbrella retirement funds alongside group risk benefits such as life insurance, funeral plans, and permanent health/disability insurance, supporting long‑term financial security.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Structured incentive programs and performance bonuses complement base pay in many roles, and commission-based positions can offer stronger earning potential.

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The Company
HQ: Johannesburg
49,989 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

FirstRand is a portfolio of integrated financial services businesses offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services. The group seeks to build long-term franchise value and deliver superior, sustainable returns within acceptable levels of volatility. Its corporate centre houses key functions—including risk, compliance, governance, internal audit, treasury, finance and tax—that support the broader group and its operating businesses.

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