Business Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and training

Access to modern BI tools

Generous annual leave

Employee discounts on company products

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to join a major retail group in a hybrid role. You will design and maintain BI reports, dashboards, and analytical models to help leaders understand performance trends and opportunities.

You will ETL data from multiple sources, ensure data quality, and collaborate with stakeholders. A relevant degree and strong SQL and BI tool proficiency are required, with ongoing BI learning encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Intelligence Analyst.
• Proficiency with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain BI reports, dashboards, and analytical models using BI tools.
• Extract, transform, and load data from various sources into data warehouses or data marts.
• Analyze business data to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to sales, marketing, operations, and customer behavior.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into technical specifications.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all reports and analyses.
• Develop and document data dictionaries, metadata, and business rules.
• Train end-users on how to effectively use BI tools and reports.
• Stay current with BI trends and technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

Data warehousing

ETL processes

Data analysis

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Statistics, Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent retail group, is seeking a skilled Business Intelligence Analyst to join their dynamic team in Polokwane . This hybrid role will involve analyzing complex business data to provide actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for developing reports, dashboards, and visualizations that empower business leaders to understand performance trends, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks. This is an excellent opportunity to work with diverse datasets and contribute to the growth and success of a major retail player.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain business intelligence reports, dashboards, and analytical models using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikView).
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into data warehouses or data marts.
• Analyze business data to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to sales, marketing, operations, and customer behavior.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and translate them into technical specifications.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all reports and analyses.
• Develop and document data dictionaries, metadata, and business rules.
• Train end-users on how to effectively use BI tools and reports.
• Stay current with BI trends and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Intelligence Analyst or in a similar data analysis role.
• Proficiency with BI tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of business operations and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with statistical analysis is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a hybrid team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Access to modern BI tools and technologies.
• Generous annual leave.
• Employee discounts on company products/services.
• Positive and collaborative work culture.