BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & DATA ENGINEER – FRUIT INDUSTRY – PAARL

Agricruitment Limited; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Paarl is seeking a Business Intelligence & Data Engineer. You will lead data initiatives, develop Power BI dashboards, and drive process automation to enhance operations. Candidates should have a strong background in data analytics and SQL, along with a bachelor's degree in a related field. This role offers a dynamic team environment focused on continuous improvement through technology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a BI Analyst, Data Analyst, or Reporting role.
• Solid SQL skills for data extraction and transformation.
• Experience with data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead data collection & management from ERP systems.
• Develop Power BI dashboards for real-time performance monitoring.
• Drive process automation using Power Apps and Power Automate.

Skills

Data Analytics

Problem-solving

Communication

SQL

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

About the Client

An integrated producer, packer, processor, exporter and importer of fresh fruit, vegetables and nuts. Their mission is to grow, prepare and supply healthy and beautiful South African produce to the rest of the world.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? They’re seeking a Business Intelligence & Data Engineer to join their dynamic and vibrant team in Paarl. This role is within a department dedicated to Continuous Improvement through technology. You will have the opportunity to shape how the business collects, interprets, and leverages data, while also driving automation projects that make a tangible difference in efficiency and growth.

The Role

Based in Paarl, you’ll be the driving force behind their data initiatives across multiple business units. Using cutting-edge Microsoft Power Platform tools, you’ll ensure their operations leverage data for strategic decision-making and process optimization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Data Collection & Management by identifying, collecting, and extracting data from ERP systems, external databases, and other sources to build comprehensive datasets
• Ensure Data Quality & Processing through cleaning, validating, and processing raw data to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Develop Business Intelligence Reporting by creating and maintaining Power BI dashboards and automated reporting systems for real-time performance monitoring
• Design Data Visualization & Insights with clear and impactful visualizations that communicate complex findings to senior management and business stakeholders
• Drive Process Automation by building and deploying Power Apps solutions and Power Automateworkflows to streamline reporting, data collection, and stakeholder communication
• Enable Cross-Functional Collaboration by partnering with finance, commercial, and operations teams to translate data insights into actionable business recommendations

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Intelligence, Statistics, Agricultural Economics with data analytics, or a related field
• 2+ years’ experience in a BI Analyst, Data Analyst, or Reporting role, ideally with exposure to automation and process improvement (we will also consider new entrants to the job market)
• Experience in agriculture, exports, FMCG, or supply chain sectors is advantageous but not required
• Strong proficiency in Power BI (data models, DAX measures, dashboards)

• Solid SQL skills for data extraction and transformation
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) and SharePoint integration
• Commercial awareness and ability to interpret data in a business and market context
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present insights to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving mindset, always looking for process improvement opportunities

Closing Date: 19 September 2025

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