Analytics Engineer: Power BI & Data Platform Specialist

Belay Talent Solutions; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Belay Talent Solutions in Sandton is seeking an Analytics Engineer to transform raw data into analytics-ready datasets that support reporting and decision-making. This role sits at the intersection of Data Engineering and Data Analytics and focuses on building trusted data assets for business insights.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8+ years in related roles, strong SQL and data transformation skills, experience with Power BI datasets, and hands-on data modelling using Kimball-style fact and

Qualifications

• Degree in data-related field.
• 5–8+ years in Analytics/Data Engineering or similar roles.
• Strong SQL and data transformation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain analytics-ready datasets.
• Design data models (fact and dimension tables).
• Develop ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Deliver datasets for Power BI reporting.
• Ensure consistent business metrics and data definitions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, and data teams.

Skills

Data Modelling

SQL

Power BI

Azure Data Services

Synapse Analytics

Microsoft Fabric

ETL/ELT Development

Business Requirements Analysis

Education

Relevant degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Belay Talent Solutions in Sandton is seeking an Analytics Engineer to transform raw data into analytics-ready datasets that support reporting and decision-making. This role sits at the intersection of Data Engineering and Data Analytics and focuses on building trusted data assets for business insights.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8+ years in related roles, strong SQL and data transformation skills, experience with Power BI datasets, and hands-on data modelling using Kimball-style fact and