Business Analyst

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 and documentation
• Agile delivery and backlog management
• Testing and validation
• Training and change management
• Compliance and 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 and 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 az.oc.egrem-e@jhgiel or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 16 Mar 11:51, Closing date 15 May