Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

CA Support; Citrusdal; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing startup in Agriculture is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to collect, analyze, and interpret datasets to deliver actionable insights. The successful candidate will design BI dashboards, identify performance trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes. Strong SQL, Excel, and Power BI skills are essential, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a BI Analyst, Data Analyst, or in a similar analytical role is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and Power BI.
• Knowledge of supply chain, operations, or agriculture processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources.
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools.
• Identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

Location: West Coast Inland
Industry: Agriculture / AgriTech
Type: Full-time

Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join a fast-growing startup in the agriculture industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets to deliver actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making across the business. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including operations, engineering, and management—you will design and maintain BI dashboards, identify performance trends, and provide recommendations to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets from multiple sources to generate actionable business insights.
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools such as Power BI.
• Identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization across operations and supply chain activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver tailored analytical solutions.
• Present data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data used in reporting and analytics.
• Continuously improve data models, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Prior experience as a BI Analyst, Data Analyst, or in a similar analytical role (preferred).
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and Power BI (experience with other BI tools is a plus).
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge or exposure to supply chain, operations, or agriculture processes is advantageous.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with eagerness to learn in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Must be able to develop in Mendex

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