Senior Business Analyst - Contract I Mining

Role Summary iqbusiness is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for contract opportunities within the mining sector. This role is ideal for analysts with strong experience in end-to-end business analysis, bridging business and technical teams to deliver effective solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across mining operations, asset-intensive processes, and enterprise functions to define requirements, optimise processes, and implement business solutions that deliver maximum value. Key Responsibilities Lead and drive the business analysis process for strategic and operational initiatives across multiple business units Elicit, document, and manage business, functional, and non-functional requirements, translating them into clear specifications for technical teams Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and prioritisation sessions to define business needs Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, solution architects, and QA teams throughout the project lifecycle Support user acceptance testing, change management, and solution implementation Analyse existing business processes, identify opportunities for improvement and automation, and ensure alignment with business goals Requirements Minimum of 7 years' experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 2 years in a senior role Proven experience in end-to-end business analysis in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Strong experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and ability to tailor approaches based on context Proficiency in business analysis tools and process mapping using BPMN 2.0 methodology Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills Strong business acumen, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities Mining industry experience: knowledge of mining value chains, production processes, asset-intensive operations, and regulatory/health & safety requirements Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) knowledge: full asset lifecycle including acquisition, commissioning, maintenance, optimisation, and disposal, with exposure to supporting or implementing EAM systems Understanding of financial and procurement dimensions of asset management, including Capex, Opex, and supply chain integration Familiarity with tools and frameworks such as JIRA, Confluence, ARIS, or similar Education Matric (required) Relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor's Degree, Diploma, or recognised certification from an accredited institution) Please Note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification. iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals. #J-*****-Ljbffr