Business Intelligence (BI) Developer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Stable environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a skilled BI Developer to enhance data analytics capabilities at our manufacturing client. You will design, develop, and maintain BI solutions including dashboards and data warehouses to transform raw data into actionable insights.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Statistics or related field, at least 3 years of BI experience, strong SQL, and experience with Tableau/Power BI/QlikView.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Business Intelligence development or a similar role.
• Proven experience with BI platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, or similar.
• Strong SQL skills for querying relational databases.
• Experience with ETL tools and data warehousing concepts.
• Understanding of data modeling techniques (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with business stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with any scripting language (e.g., Python) is a plus.
• Experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain BI solutions, including reports, dashboards, and analytical tools.
• Develop and manage ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to integrate data from various sources into the data warehouse.
• Create and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
• Collaborate with business users to gather reporting and analytical requirements.
• Translate business requirements into technical BI specifications.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all BI solutions.
• Perform data modeling and schema design for data warehouses and data marts.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest BI technologies and trends.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues and report discrepancies.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive data strategy for the organization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a diversified manufacturing group, is seeking a skilled Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to enhance their data analytics capabilities at their **Mahikeng, North West** location. This role is crucial in transforming raw data into actionable business insights through the design, development, and maintenance of BI solutions, including reports, dashboards, and data warehouses. You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs and provide them with the tools and information necessary for informed decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills in BI tools and database querying, coupled with excellent analytical and communication abilities. Join a company committed to data-driven growth in **Mahikeng, North West**.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain BI solutions, including reports, dashboards, and analytical tools.
• Develop and manage ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to integrate data from various sources into the data warehouse.
• Create and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
• Collaborate with business users to gather reporting and analytical requirements.
• Translate business requirements into technical BI specifications.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all BI solutions.
• Perform data modeling and schema design for data warehouses and data marts.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest BI technologies and trends.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues and report discrepancies.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive data strategy for the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Business Intelligence development or a similar role.
• Proven experience with BI platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, or similar.
• Strong SQL skills for querying relational databases.
• Experience with ETL tools and data warehousing concepts.
• Understanding of data modeling techniques (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with business stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with any scripting language (e.g., Python) is a plus.
• Experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector is an advantage.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within their organization. You will work in a stable environment with a focus on leveraging data to drive business success in **Mahikeng, North West**. This role provides the chance to significantly impact business strategy through insightful data analysis.