Business Intelligence Manager

Merchants; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data-driven company in Pretoria is seeking a Business Intelligence Development Manager. This strategic role involves developing an automated BI platform, managing insights and reporting, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in BI design and SQL, and a background in Information Systems or Computer Science. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in BI design and development.
• 2+ years in data warehousing automation.
• 3+ years hands-on SQL experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a unified BI platform.
• Automate reporting to support strategic decisions.
• Lead and mentor a BI team.

Skills

BI platforms

analytics

leadership

strong problem-solving

Education

BSc in Information Systems

BSc in Computer Science

Job description

Business Intelligence Development Manager

Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? Merchants is looking for a Business Intelligence Development Manager to lead the development of a centralized, automated BI platform that empowers decision-making across our organization. This is a strategic leadership role focused on system development, reporting innovation, and people management.

Key Responsibilities

• System Development & Management
  • Design and implement a unified BI platform.
  • Ensure system stability, usability, and scalability.
  • Standardize BI processes, policies, and documentation.
• Reporting & Insights
  • Automate reporting to support strategic decisions.
  • Build impactful dashboards in collaboration with business units.
  • Champion best practices in BI reporting and visualization.
• People Leadership
  • Lead and mentor a BI team.
  • Manage capacity, workflow, and performance.
  • Drive growth, development, and succession planning.

What You'll Bring

• Degree: Bm Information Systems or BSc Computer Science.
• Experience: 5–8 years in BI design; 2+ years in data warehousing automation; 3+ years hands‑on SQL experience.
• Skills: BI platforms, analytics, leadership, and strong problem‑solving.

Why Join Us?

At Merchants, we believe in empowering people through data.

You’ll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.