Business Intelligence BI Engineer JHBStellenbosch

DataFin was established in 1999. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

ENVIRONMENT :

A leading AgriTech company with offices in Johannesburg and Stellenbosch is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer to join their team in either Stellenbosch or Johannesburg. The Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the DataasaService (DaaS) team which is responsible for delivering datadriven solutions and insights that create new revenue streams for the business. This role requires a deep understanding of data infrastructure analytics and reporting as well as strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external clients to optimise data utilisation through innovative solutions within a cloud ecosystem.

This position requires advanced technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to engage with clients at a senior level to gather requirements and support the development of business intelligence solutions.

DUTIES :

1. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align BI strategies with business objectives.
2. Deliver high-quality scalable BI solutions that provide actionable insights to clients.
3. Lead end-to-end BI projects including requirement gathering, design, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
4. Conduct data analysis and translate findings into meaningful dashboards and reports using Power BI.
5. Develop and optimise ETL processes and data pipelines to ensure efficient data flow and transformation.
6. Work across multiple departments within the company to gain a comprehensive understanding of data sources and business operations.
7. Effectively prioritise and manage multiple BI initiatives ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
8. Engage with clients to understand their data needs, create dashboard mockups, and refine requirements.
9. Maintain comprehensive project documentation including Confluence documentation and Jira ticketing for project tracking.
10. Ensure data integrity, security, and governance best practices are upheld.

REQUIREMENTS :

Formal Qualifications :

1. Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
2. Relevant certifications in Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, or Analytics (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer, Power BI Certification) are beneficial.

Knowledge Skills & Experience :

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in a BI, Data Engineering, or Data Analytics role.
2. Advanced proficiency in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and database management.
3. Strong experience with ETL development, data transformation, and pipeline management.
4. Expertise in Power BI including DAX, Power Query, and visualization best practices.
5. Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and architecture.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
7. Experience with cloud-based data platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure (Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, or similar tools).
8. Ability to communicate complex data concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Related Experience :

1. Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
2. Ability to work independently as a self-starter while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
3. Strong understanding of business process flows, data governance, and documentation best practices.

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Desired Experience & Qualification

Business Intelligence BI Engineer JHB Stellenbosch

Key Skills

Business Intelligence, Cognos, SQL, Power BI, QlikView, Data Visualization, SSRS, Tableau, SSIS, Data Modeling, Data Warehouse, Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1