Business Analyst - Parktown, Johannesburg - Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months - Hybrid) - 450 PH

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our team on a 12-month contract based in Parktown. The successful candidate will play a critical role in translating actuarial and business requirements into system solutions, particularly within rating engines and insurance product configuration in a Short-Term Insurance environment.

This role requires a highly analytical professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills, deep understanding of insurance pricing structures, and experience working in Agile delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities • Requirement Gathering • Solution Design & Documentation • Agile Delivery & Backlog Management • Testing & Validation • Training & Change Management • Compliance & Governance • Continuous Improvement

Required Qualifications • Matric (Grade 12) • Business Analysis Certification • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field • Agile Certification • Technical knowledge including: • SQL • API fundamentals • Data modelling • XML

Required Experience • Minimum 5 years' experience in IT Business Analysis • At least 5 years within the Short-Term Insurance industry

3-5 years' experience working with rating engines including: • Data dictionaries, data mapping, and product configuration • Designing and interpreting data flows, sequence diagrams, and ERDs • Working with APIs, system integrations, and SQL for data retrieval and validation • Translating actuarial/pricing models into system requirements • Exposure to multiple insurance products across Commercial and Personal Lines

Required Knowledge & Skills • Strong understanding of insurance product structures and premium calculation logic (risk factors, discounts, loadings, fees) • Practical experience working in Agile/Scrum environments • Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar case management tools • Excellent documentation skills (BRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria) • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail

The Reference Number for this position is LJ61144 which is a 12 month contract position based in Parktown (Hybrid) offering a up to R450 p/h negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Leigh at leighj@e-merge.co.za or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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