Business Analyst at Old Mutual Limited

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Adaptive Thinking, Analytics Software, Business Case Development, Business Intelligence, Business Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements Elicitation, Computer Literacy, Current State Assessment, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Gap Analysis, Readiness Assessments, Requirements Development, User Requirements Documentation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description na Translates business requirements into detailed functional specifications for system implementations in the OMAR Life business units across Africa. Responsibilities a. Analysis of "As Is" and "To Be" Document the most complex "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required. b. Data Collection and Analysis Make authoritative recommendations that have a significant impact on the business over the short and long term. Recommendations could be technical or professional in nature. c. Business Requirements Identification Elicit complex business requirements using a variety of methods, such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis, to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals. d. Requirements Management Plan and coordinate the identification and elicitation of requirements; conduct analysis of those requirements for completion and alignment; document and manage requirements throughout the life of the project; and coordinate the verification of the end deliverable. Generally done at the project level. e. Documentation and Backup Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard, and back up files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur. f. Culture of Innovation Drive a culture of innovation by creating multistakeholder solutions that boost creativity, innovation, and collaboration across business units, such as idea generation platforms, jam sessions, and hackathons. Qualifications and Experience Relevant degree and 3-5 years of experience Skills Adaptive Thinking, Analytics Software, Business Case Development, Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis, Business Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements Elicitation, Computer Literacy, Current State Assessment, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Gap Analysis, Readiness Assessments, Requirements Development, User Requirements Documentation Competencies Action Oriented Business Insight Cultivates Innovation Decision Quality Ensures Accountability Manages Complexity Nimble Learning Optimizes Work Processes Education NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent Closing Date 04 May 2026 , 23:59 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. The Old Mutual Story! Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.

Responsibilities

The Business Analyst translates complex business requirements into detailed functional specifications for system implementations across African business units. They are also responsible for conducting gap analysis, managing requirements throughout the project lifecycle, and fostering a culture of innovation.