Business Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Business Intelligence Analyst for our growing client in Upington, South Africa. You will transform raw data into actionable insights, develop BI reports and dashboards, and support decision-making across departments.

You'll work in a dynamic hybrid setup, collaborating with IT and business teams, leveraging Power BI/Tableau, and applying SQL to optimize data models and ETL processes while communicating findings clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or a related role.
• Proficiency with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data clearly.
• Familiarity with data visualization best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business intelligence reports and dashboards using BI tools.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business objectives.
• Work with stakeholders to gather reporting and analysis requirements.
• Design and implement data models and ETL processes.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to answer specific business questions.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all reporting and analytical efforts.
• Collaborate with IT teams to optimize database performance and data warehousing solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and relevant teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing retail company, is looking for a diligent Business Intelligence Analyst to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape . This role is crucial for transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business strategy and improve decision-making across departments. You will be responsible for developing reports, dashboards, and analytical models to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends. This position offers a dynamic hybrid work arrangement, combining essential in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. We are seeking an analytical thinker with a passion for data and a knack for clear communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business intelligence reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business objectives.
• Work with stakeholders to gather reporting and analysis requirements.
• Design and implement data models and ETL processes.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to answer specific business questions.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all reporting and analytical efforts.
• Collaborate with IT teams to optimize database performance and data warehousing solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and relevant teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or a related role.
• Proficiency with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data clearly.
• Familiarity with data visualization best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement contributions. You will have opportunities for professional development and training in the latest BI tools and techniques. The company fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment. This hybrid role allows for a balance between working in our office located in Upington, Northern Cape , and remote work, offering flexibility and convenience. Join our team and play a key role in shaping our data-driven future.