Business Analyst

The HR Company; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale and distribution company seeks a Business Analyst in Durban to develop and manage a robust data warehouse. The role involves overseeing ETL processes, delivering analytical insights, and supporting business optimization strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, excellent communication skills, and experience in managing projects within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data analysis, business analytics or business analysis.
• Excellent working knowledge of computer systems and databases.
• Firm understanding of ETL processes and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a data warehouse including ETL processes.
• Define metrics and analytical models for business tracking.
• Manage business intelligence strategy and master data processes.

Skills

Data Warehousing

Data Analysis

Project Management

Business Process Mapping

Education

Degree / Diploma in Computer Science

Degree / Diploma in Data Science

Degree / Diploma in Information Technology

Job description

Our Durban client, a wholesale and distribution company dealing in industrial products, requires a Business Analyst to develop and manage a data warehouse for the entity.

POSITION INFO :

Degree / Diploma in Computer Science, Data Science or Information Technology

Duties and Responsibilities :

Business Analytics :

• Responsible for developing and managing a data warehouse for the business, including all ETL processes required to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting.
• Defining and delivering metrics, reporting platforms and analytical models vital for tracking and managing the business.
• Working closely with cross functional teams in order to develop and deploy specific dashboards and other reporting insights in a meaningful and well-articulated manner
• Delivering key insights on trends, potential growth opportunities, optimisation and improvements to key stakeholders across the business.
• Responsible for owning and managing a business intelligence strategy for the business
• Managing and supporting the businesses master data process, to ensure suitable levels of data accuracy and quality.

Business Analysis :

• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement and developing and implementing solutions.
• Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing strategies and tactical initiatives centered around optimization and continuous improvement.
• Working closely with the business and 3rd party application providers to ensure that requirements are adequately rationalized, documented, implemented and supported
• Managing small, medium and large sized projects, ensuring that a high level of project governance is maintained during the project lifecycle.
• Driving change management across the business in order to support various business analytics and analysis projects, initiatives and ongoing activities.
• Documenting business cases to support continuous improvement initiatives, backed by a sound return on investment.

Experience Requried

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data analysis, business analytics or business analysis
• Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, databases and business process mapping.
• Firm understanding of data warehousing, data modelling and ETL processes.
• Sound understanding of project management methodology and related concepts –project management qualifications are not essential but would be advantageous.

Core Competencies :

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to translate complex technological concepts into simple business terms.
• Ability to manage nationally distributed teams.