Technical Business Analyst – Recommendation Engine

Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator

Technical Business Analyst turning complex data into meaningful impact at Harambee. Collaborating with stakeholders to solve youth unemployment through data and technology.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeJohannesburg • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQuerySQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with stakeholders to define, clarify and solve complex business problems
Perform deep‑dive analysis across multiple data sources
Write advanced SQL queries (CTEs, window functions, joins) to generate insights
Translate insights into clear, development‑ready specifications (user stories, data flows, functional specs)
Work closely with Agile delivery teams to bring solutions to life
Support the evolution and maintenance of the product roadmap
Help stakeholders understand, adopt and trust the solutions we build

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Statistics or Computer Science
5+ years’ experience as a Technical Business Analyst, Data Analyst or Data Product Owner
Strong experience writing complex SQL
Proven data analysis and root‑cause analysis capability
Experience working in Agile / SCRUM / Kanban environments
Google BigQuery experience
Postgraduate qualification in Data Science, Statistics or a related field (Nice-to-have)
Exposure to or strong interest in AI / machine learning projects (Nice-to-have)
Solid understanding of probability, hypothesis testing and EDA (Nice-to-have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Impactful Work: Every design decision you make contributes to real change — helping young people access learning and earning opportunities.
High Engagement: Our culture is built on trust, open communication, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
Collaborative Environment: You'll work alongside passionate colleagues and partners who share your drive for meaningful impact.
Amazing Culture: We celebrate diversity, champion inclusion, and foster a flexible, supportive environment where great design can thrive.
Growth: At Harambee, we invest in our people. Your development matters as much as your output.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQLdata analysisroot-cause analysisuser storiesdata flowsfunctional specificationsprobabilityhypothesis testingexploratory data analysisdata visualization

Soft Skills

problem solvingstakeholder engagementcommunicationcollaborationtrust buildingadaptabilitycritical thinkinganalytical thinkingattention to detailorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s degree in StatisticsBachelor’s degree in Computer SciencePostgraduate qualification in Data SciencePostgraduate qualification in Statistics