Business Analyst (Hybrid)
Summary
Hybrid Business Analyst role based in Port Elizabeth: gathering and validating requirements with stakeholders, mapping and improving business processes, and supporting delivery of customer-facing digital products for a logistics-oriented client. Core stack: business analysis, Agile, APIs/cloud, SQL, MS Visio, Six Sigma.
- Analyze, evaluate, document, and improve business processes across the organization.
- Gather, define, and validate business requirements with key stakeholders.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Translate business needs into clear functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Support the development and execution of digital product roadmaps and enhancement initiatives.
- Collaborate with IT, Operations, Commercial, Customer Service, and senior leadership teams to align priorities and objectives.
- Conduct gap analyses, risk assessments, and business impact evaluations.
- Work closely with development teams throughout the solution lifecycle, from concept to implementation.
- Participate in testing activities, user acceptance testing, and solution validation.
- Prepare process documentation, user guides, training materials, and support documentation.
- Monitor solution adoption and performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, automation opportunities, analytics solutions, and AI-driven initiatives.
- Track industry trends and competitive developments to support strategic decision-making.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on business process and system improvements.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, International Logistics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in digital product management, product ownership, business analysis, digital transformation, customer experience, or a related field.
- Proven background in Business Analysis.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing and enhancing customer-facing digital products, platforms, or solutions.
- Solid understanding of product discovery, roadmap development, prioritization, customer journey mapping, product performance metrics, and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Knowledge of APIs, cloud-based technologies, systems integrations, data and analytics platforms, enterprise software, as well as practical exposure to AI and automation technologies.
- Experience collaborating with UX/UI specialists and a strong appreciation for user-centred, intuitive design principles.
- Experience within freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain management, or another complex B2B operational environment.
- Exposure to shipment tracking solutions, customer portals, or B2B self-service platforms.
- Knowledge of business process optimization methodologies such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, or similar frameworks, together with project management experience.
- Proficiency with process-mapping tools such as MS Visio, along with working knowledge of SQL.
- Experience or exposure to AI-driven customer solutions and predictive analytics technologies.