Junior Functional analyst
Highveld,
South Africa
Highveld,
South Africa
The Junior Business Analyst (JBA) will support the Oracle ERP Functional Team in analyzing business processes, gathering requirements, and assisting in the implementation and support of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and/or Oracle Fusion applications. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build a career in ERP consulting, with exposure to key enterprise processes such as Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R).
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
- Assist in conducting workshops with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements
- Translate business needs into functional specifications under guidance from senior team members
- Document current (“As-Is”) and future (“To-Be”) business process flows
- Support gap analysis between business requirements and Oracle ERP standard functionality
Functional Support & Implementation
- Support functional consultants in system configuration and testing activities
- Assist in preparing functional design documents (FDDs) and solution documentation
- Participate in system testing cycles (SIT, UAT) including test script preparation and execution
- Log, track, and assist in resolving defects during testing phases
Data & Reporting
- Assist with data collection, cleansing, and migration activities
- Support preparation of reports and basic data analysis using Excel or reporting tools
- Validate data accuracy between legacy systems and Oracle ERP
User Support & Training
- Provide first-level support to end-users by troubleshooting basic system issues
- Assist in developing user manuals, training materials, and quick reference guides
- Support end-user training sessions and knowledge transfer activities
Stakeholder Coordination
- Work closely with business users, technical teams, and functional consultants
- Maintain clear and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide regular updates on assigned tasks and escalate risks/issues when necessary
Documentation & Governance
- Maintain proper documentation of requirements, processes, and solutions
- Ensure adherence to project methodologies and documentation standards
- Support audit and compliance activities where required
Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting workshops with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements
- Translate business needs into functional specifications under guidance from senior team members
- Document current (“As-Is”) and future (“To-Be”) business process flows
- Support gap analysis between business requirements and Oracle ERP standard functionality
Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field
- 0–2 years of experience in business analysis, ERP systems, or related roles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good documentation and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and AI Tools
Nice to have
- Basic understanding of enterprise business processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, HCM)
- Exposure to Oracle EBS or Oracle Fusion applications
- Understanding of SQL fundamentals (advantageous)
- Familiarity with business process modelling tools (e.g., Visio, BPMN)
- Internship or project experience in ERP or business systems