Business Intelligence (BI) Developer Level 1

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer (Level 1) in Cape Town. The role involves designing and deploying reporting solutions to support business decisions. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 2 years of experience in BI solutions, data analysis, and SQL. This position emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving skills, alongside technical expertise in data management and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience implementing innovative BI solutions leading to clear business decisions and benefits.
• At least 2 years' experience in data analysis, including database structure design and ETL principles.
• At least 2 years' experience with visualization tools.
• At least 2 years' experience in SQL (Postgres, MySQL, MS SQL).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy reporting and analytical solutions to support business decisions.
• Process and convert data into actionable insights delivered in report form.

Skills

Understanding of BI tools and solutions

Data modeling expertise

Data analysis skills

Proficiency in SQL languages

Collaboration and problem-solving skills

Planning, organizing, and prioritization abilities

Education

Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in statistics, finance, actuarial science, mathematics, computer science, information systems, or engineering

Job description

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer (Level 1)

About the job Business Intelligence (BI) Developer (Level 1)

Purpose: To design, develop, and deploy reporting and analytical solutions to support and enhance business decisions through processing and converting data into actionable insights, delivered in report form, using company's reporting and analytical tools (software) of choice.

Qualifications:

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (degree/diploma) in statistics, finance, actuarial science, mathematics, computer science, information systems, data or mathematical sciences, data analysis, business analysis, or engineering.
• At least 2 years' experience implementing innovative BI solutions leading to clear business decisions and benefits.
• At least 2 years' experience in data analysis, including experience in and understanding of database structure design and data extraction principles (ETL).
• At least 2 years' experience working with any visualization tools.
• At least 2 years' experience in SQL (Postgres, MySQL, MS SQL) which involved cleaning, enriching, transforming, data mapping, data aggregation, and data normalization suitable for data analysis.
• Experience managing projects, own work, and initiatives from start to finish, including planning, scoping, budgeting, and timeline management.

Skills:

• Understanding of BI tools and solutions.
• Data modeling expertise.
• Data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in SQL languages.
• Collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Planning, organizing, and prioritization abilities.

Autonomy and Decision Making: Works under close supervision, makes choices in the execution of day-to-day tasks, and seeks guidance in unexpected situations. Plans own work within short time horizons.

Influence and Stakeholder Engagement: Interacts with and may influence colleagues in own team. Understands stakeholder/client needs and collaborates with the team to analyze and represent these needs in work output.

Job Scope and Complexity: Performs a range of work, sometimes moderately complex and non-routine, in a variety of environments. Applies a methodical approach to routine and moderately complex issue definition and resolution within the scope of own tasks.

Technical/Specialist Leadership and Oversight: Understands and effectively applies appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes. Takes the initiative to develop own knowledge and skills by identifying and negotiating appropriate development opportunities.