Bi Team Lead

Communicate Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a Senior BI Leader in Cape Town to guide analytics strategy and BI delivery. You will mentor teams, shape data governance, and drive impactful dashboards and reports across the organisation.

The role focuses on translating complex data into clear business insights, collaborating with multiple functions, and staying ahead of BI trends with hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or Data Warehousing.
• Minimum 2+ years' experience leading BI teams.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire BI teams to deliver analytics solutions.
• Develop and drive BI strategies that support business goals and decision-making.
• Design, build, and optimise dashboards, reports, and data visualisations.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify reporting and analytics requirements.
• Oversee data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance across BI platforms.
• Drive continuous improvements in reporting processes and analytics capabilities.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate insights effectively.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and BI best practices.

Skills

SQL

Data analytics

Leadership

Data modelling

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire Business Intelligence teams to deliver high-quality analytics solutions
• Develop and drive BI strategies that support business goals and decision-making
• Design, build, and optimise dashboards, reports, and data visualisations
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for business stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify reporting and analytics requirements
• Oversee data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing initiatives
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance across BI platforms
• Drive continuous improvements in reporting processes and analytics capabilities
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate insights effectively
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and BI best practices

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or Data Warehousing
• Minimum 2+ years' experience leading and developing BI teams
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar BI platforms
• Strong SQL skills with experience in data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights and recommendations
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and collaborating across multiple business functions
• Proven track record of delivering impactful reporting, analytics, and dashboard solutions
• Passion for innovation and staying ahead of industry trends within the BI and data analytics space