Lead Business Analyst

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Job Description Summary
As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be responsible for analysing, structuring, and translating business, financial, and operational requirements into clear, implementable solutions aligned to business objectives and the Tiger Brands operational environment. You will support business, project, and operational outcomes by collecting and analysing data, identifying system gaps, and ensuring alignment between business needs and IT delivery.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
You will work with business stakeholders to understand objectives and define clear business requirements aligned to strategic priorities and the FMCG value chain (Plan, Make, Deliver, Sell)
You will analyse and document business processes, identifying opportunities for optimisation and improvement
You will support the development of business cases, including cost-benefit and return-on-investment analysis
You will collaborate with Solution Architects and delivery teams to ensure requirements are translated into appropriate solutions
You will participate in the design, validation, and implementation of solutions to ensure alignment with business needs
You will ensure that requirements are clearly defined, documented, and traceable throughout the delivery lifecycle
You will support testing activities, including user acceptance testing, to validate that solutions meet business expectations
You will identify risks, issues, and gaps in business processes and systems, and recommend appropriate actions
You will contribute to the continuous improvement of business analysis practices, standards, and templates
You will ensure alignment to enterprise architecture principles, standards, and governance processes
You will engage with stakeholders across business and IT to facilitate workshops, requirement sessions, and solution discussions
You will provide structured input into decision-making by analysing data, trends, and business impacts
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Key attributes and competencies
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
Strong attention to detail and structured approach to analysis
Ability to translate business needs into clear and actionable requirements
Good understanding of FMCG business processes (manufacturing, supply chain, logistics)
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work with process models and understand enterprise systems and data flows
Innovative thinking and ability to identify practical solutions to business challenges
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within timelines
Experience
5+ years of experience in business analysis within enterprise environments
Experience translating business requirements into functional specifications and user stories
Experience working on business and IT delivery initiatives
Exposure to FMCG, manufacturing, supply chain, or retail environments
Exposure to enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, supply chain, finance platforms)
Experience working with business stakeholders across multiple domains
Experience in process modelling and business analysis techniques
In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.