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Junior Intermediate Technical Business & Data Analyst

Network IT


Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: m 25000 - 45000
Posted: 2 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: ITA006380-Rein-1

Our client is seeking a Junior / Intermediate Technical Business & Data Analyst to join their technology-focused team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically curious and analytical professional who enjoys working at the intersection of business systems data product development and emerging AI technologies.

This is more than a traditional Business Analyst position. The successful candidate will help bridge the gap between business requirements technical solutions data workflows integrations reporting and predictive analytics.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Business & Systems Analysis
  • Gather analyse and translate business requirements into functional specifications.
  • Analyse business processes system behaviour workflows and data flows.
  • Design scalable solutions workflows and business rules.
  • Conduct impact and feasibility assessments.
  • Collaborate with Developers QA Product and Operations throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Review completed solutions against business and functional requirements.
Data Analysis & Technical Investigation
  • Query investigate and analyse data using SQL.
  • Identify trends patterns anomalies and data quality issues.
  • Perform data validation mapping and root-cause investigations.
  • Analyse data used within reports dashboards workflows and integrations.
  • Use data to support product business and solution decisions.
AI Predictive Analytics & Model Development
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI Machine Learning and predictive analytics.
  • Prepare and analyse datasets for modelling.
  • Assist with feature identification model development testing and evaluation.
  • Contribute to AI proof-of-concepts and experimentation.
  • Assist with integrating predictive models and AI outputs into products and workflows.
  • Research emerging AI technologies and potential business use cases.
Product Systems & Integrations
  • Assist with feature design backlog refinement and prioritisation.
  • Analyse APIs integrations data structures and system interactions.
  • Assist with integration requirements and data mappings.
  • Contribute to product roadmap and continuous improvement discussions.
  • Research and experiment with new technologies and automation opportunities.
  • Intermediate candidates may take ownership of specific features projects or product areas.
Documentation
  • Produce clear and practical functional and technical documentation.
  • Document process and system flows.
  • Develop data mappings and integration specifications.
  • Maintain product and user documentation.
  • Document AI models research and proof-of-concept activities.
Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree or relevant tertiary qualification in:
    • Information Systems
    • Informatics
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Business Information Technology
    • Business Analytics
    • Or a related field.
  • Relevant equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • Experience in business analysis systems analysis data analysis or a related technical role.
  • Practical experience using SQL to query investigate and validate data.
  • Experience gathering requirements and documenting business processes.
  • Understanding of relational databases reporting APIs and the software development lifecycle.
  • Strong logical and analytical problem-solving abilities.
  • For intermediate-level candidates the ability to work independently with data and take ownership of requirements or features.
Technical Skills:
Core:
  • Business and/or Systems Analysis
  • SQL and Data Analysis
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Functional Specifications
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Process Mapping
  • Reporting and Analytics
  • API and Integration Fundamentals
  • Excel or similar analytical tools
Highly Desirable:
  • Python
  • AI and Machine Learning concepts
  • Predictive modelling
  • Data preparation and transformation
  • REST APIs and JSON
  • Workflow and automation platforms
  • Git/GitHub
  • Dashboards and data visualisation
  • Generative AI and Large Language Models
Advantageous:
  • PHP
  • GraphQL
  • Grafana
  • AI APIs and prompt engineering
  • Experience working with large datasets or data-driven prototypes
The Opportunity:
This role offers the opportunity to work across the full journey of: Business Systems Data Product AI
Application Note:
If you have not received feedback within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain in our database for future opportunities.

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For more information contact:
Reinie Du Preez
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Package & Remuneration
25000.00 - 45000.00 - Monthly

Required Experience:

Junior IC