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How to become a Business Analyst in South Africa

Translates business needs into requirements, process improvements and technology delivery plans.

Step-by-step path

  1. STEP 1
    Education
    Business, information systems or analytics background
    1–6 yrs
  2. STEP 2
    Entry job
    First role: Junior Business Analyst
    0–2 yrs
  3. STEP 3
    Mid-level growth
    Move into: Business Analyst
    3–6 yrs
  4. STEP 4
    Senior transition
    Reach: Senior Business Analyst
    7+ yrs

Time estimate

Total typical time to senior level
~ 7–10 years
Education business, information systems or analytics background, then practical experience.

Salary growth timeline

Year 1
R30 000
/month
Year 5
R60 000
/month
Year 10
R95 000
/month

Required skills by stage

FOUNDATIONAL
  • Requirements analysisHigh
  • Process mappingHigh
MID-CAREER
  • Process mappingHigh
  • SQL / data analysisMedium
SENIOR
  • SQL / data analysisMedium
  • Stakeholder managementHigh

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