Stellenbosch, WC (for the first 6 months) thereafter Nelspruit, Hoedspruit or Letsitele Area – Limpopo: Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to join the team. Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Degree in Industrial Engineering or another related field. Experience in agricultural sector is advantageous. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED Loyalty: Willingness to work outside of job description. Resilience: Recovering from setbacks. Integrity: Timekeeping, honesty, cost management. Innovation: Initiative, solution-driven, efficiency. Emotional Intelligence: Relations with other employees. Overall Impression: Acceptance of authority, organized. KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS Requirement Analysis Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from stakeholders. Investigate and analyse production methods to drive efficiency, reduce cost, and eliminate waste. Use data to improve communication and streamline processes. Review and document best practices, codify them into manuals and SOPs. Process Mapping Create detailed business process maps and workflows, focusing on optimizing business processes related to farms and nurseries. Identify key data that drives decisions and success. Stakeholder Management Engage with stakeholders at all levels, especially technical and operational management, to ensure their needs are addressed and to manage expectations. Work actively to enhance Farm and Nursery “best practice manuals” and improve communication. Scope projects aligned with CI agenda, communicate requirements to the software team/user support manager, and provide feedback to the software team. Data Analysis Analyse business data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities in areas like scouting analysis, spray, irrigation improvements, and harvest tracking. Capture and clearly communicate user requirements for BI and support the software team for efficient data analysis. Solution Design Collaborate with the software team, operations, and technical teams to design solutions that address business needs in the agricultural sector. Explore low-code solutions and provide feedback on software development. Evaluate existing third-party software that can address business’ needs. Project Management Oversee agricultural projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered within planned time frames. Focus on areas like irrigation solutions, fertigation tracking, productivity measures, stock management solutions, fuel tracking, crop manipulation efficiencies and accreditation reports. Identify opportunities for process and system improvements in the agricultural space. Initiatives that lead to operational excellence and increased profitability. Training and Support Provide training and support to users on new systems or processes, handling onboarding and implementation processes. ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr