Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Salix Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Salix Recruitment is recruiting a highly analytical BI Developer to own a core reporting function. The role focuses on transforming complex business data into actionable insights within the insurance sector, leveraging SQL Server, Power BI, and ETL tooling.

You will translate business requirements into effective dashboards and reports, partnering with leadership to improve performance. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in BI development, data analysis, and managing large data

Qualifications

• Experience with large SQL Server databases.
• Strong Power BI knowledge and dashboard design.
• Expertise in data warehousing, OLAP, ETL processes.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Own the BI and reporting function and ensure timely delivery of insights.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to define reporting needs.
• Develop innovative reporting solutions to influence commercial decisions.

Skills

SQL Server

Power BI

Data Warehousing

ETL SSIS SSRS

OLAP

Data analysis

Job description

Our client is looking for a highly analytical Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to take ownership of a core reporting function and transform complex business data into meaningful insights.

Our client is a well-established organisation within the insurance industry, operating in a dynamic environment where data and technology play an important role in improving business performance. With a strong focus on operational excellence and the continued evolution of its data capabilities, this is an opportunity to work in an environment where innovative reporting solutions can directly influence commercial outcomes.

We are looking for a BI professional with experience in Business Intelligence development, data analysis or a similar quantitative role. You should have expert-level experience working with large and complex SQL Server databases, strong knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, data warehousing, OLAP, ETL, SSRS and SSIS, and the ability to translate business requirements into effective reports and dashboards. Insurance or broader Financial Services experience will be advantageous.

This role gives you the opportunity to take ownership of a key BI and reporting function while working closely with leadership and internal stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to develop innovative reporting solutions, work with complex data environments and turn business information into actionable insights that influence commercial decisions and operational performance.