Business Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Hybrid work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Business Intelligence Analyst to join their Soweto team in a hybrid role. You will transform raw data into actionable insights, develop reports and dashboards, and collaborate with multiple business units to deliver high-quality BI solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong SQL skills, experience with BI tools (Tableau/Power BI/QlikView), and a solid understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as BI Analyst or similar data role.
• Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation.
• Experience with BI tools such as Tableau/Power BI/QlikView or similar.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling and ETL processes.
• Experience with data visualization best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain BI reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using BI tools.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends and performance metrics.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for reporting.
• Extract, transform, and load data from sources into data warehouses or data marts.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in data collection and reporting.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency in reporting and analysis.
• Stay updated on BI tools and best practices.
• Present findings and insights to stakeholders clearly.

Skills

SQL

Data warehousing

ETL processes

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Python/R for data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Statistics/CS

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading retail analytics provider, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Intelligence Analyst to join their team in Soweto, Gauteng . This hybrid role focuses on transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. You will be responsible for developing reports, dashboards, and performing data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, proficient SQL skills, and experience with BI tools. You will work closely with various business units to understand their reporting needs and deliver high-quality, impactful business intelligence solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of our client by providing critical data-driven insights from their operations in Soweto, Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business intelligence reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Perform data analysis to identify key trends, patterns, and performance metrics.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for reporting and analysis.
• Extract, transform, and load data from various sources into data warehouses or data marts.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and manipulation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in data collection, reporting, and analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency in all reporting and analysis activities.
• Stay updated on BI tools and best practices.
• Present findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Business Intelligence Analyst or in a similar data analysis role.
• Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation.
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, or similar.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and ETL processes.
• Experience with data visualization best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Python or R for data analysis is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and opportunities for professional development, including training and certifications in BI tools and techniques.
• This hybrid role provides a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• You will be part of a team focused on data-driven decision-making, working in a dynamic environment in Soweto, Gauteng , with clear career growth opportunities.
• We are committed to fostering a supportive and innovative work culture.