Centurion: Centurion Lead BI Developer

JVR Software; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 502,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

December Bonus

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking an experienced Lead BI Developer in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on driving BI development, data architecture, and analytics to power strategic business decisions.

You will lead end-to-end data pipelines in Azure, build scalable BI systems, and deliver insightful dashboards using Python, R, and MS SQL/NoSQL. Office-based role with standard hours and a salary 45,000–70,000 ZAR monthly.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Information Systems or closely related quantitative field.
• 5–15 years of hands-on experience as a Senior or Lead Developer in BI/Data.
• Strong command of Python and R; solid MS SQL/NoSQL and data warehousing experience; Azure data ecosystem proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and scale robust BI systems and dashboards.
• Oversee data warehouse design and end-to-end pipelines in Azure.
• Utilize Python, R, MS SQL/NoSQL to transform and analyze large datasets.
• Deliver high-impact BI reporting translating data into business strategy.
• Model data relationships, design ERDs, and map integrations using Azure services.

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

Data modeling

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Information Systems

Tools

MS SQL

NoSQL

Azure Data Lake

Azure Analysis Services

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location Tshwane Job type IT / Computing / Software Posted 21 Oct 2026

Location Tshwane Job type IT / Computing / Software Posted 21 Oct 2026

Centurion Lead BI Developer Location: Centurion, Gauteng Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: R45,000 to R70,000 CTC per month (Negotiable based on experience) Benefits: Provident Fund and December Bonus Working Hours: Office-based position, Monday – Friday, 08:00 to 17:00

Purpose of the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced, analytical, and highly technical Lead BI Developer (with strong Data Science and Data Analytics capabilities) to drive the development, optimization, and maintenance of our core Business Intelligence System. In this role, you will take the lead on critical data architecture and reporting frameworks to assist with various complex corporate projects.

Key Responsibilities

• System Development: Build, maintain, and scale robust Business Intelligence systems, structures, and tools.
• Data Architecture: Oversee data warehouse design and implement end-to-end data pipelines using Azure cloud ecosystems.
• Analytics & Engineering: Utilize Python, R, and advanced MS SQL/NoSQL to clean, transform, model, and analyze large datasets.
• Reporting & Insights: Deliver high-impact BI reporting and interactive dashboards that translate complex data into actionable business strategy.
• Integration: Model data relationships, design Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), and map integrations using Azure analysis and integration services.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Minimum of a Diploma or Degree in Information Systems or a closely related quantitative field.
• Experience: 5 to 15 years of proven, hands-on experience working as a Senior or Lead Developer within the BI/Data arena.
• Core Technical Stack: Master level in Python and R (programming languages). Exceptional skills in MS SQL and NoSQL environments. Solid expertise in Data Warehouse Design . Complete proficiency with Azure Data Lake and Database . Strong working knowledge of Azure Analysis and Integration Services . Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft 365 Suite .

Added Advantages & Beneficial Skills

• BI Platforms: Deep experience in Power BI or other leading BI technologies.
• Cloud Computing: Hands-on exposure to broader Azure Cloud Computing architectures.
• Microsoft Power Platform: Familiarity with Power Automate , Microsoft Forms , and Microsoft Dataverse .
• System Blueprinting: Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and create complex Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD) .

Mandatory Legal Requirements

Must be a South African Born Citizen . Must have a completely clean criminal record . Must have a clean credit/ITC record (no active judgments, bad debt, or adverse credit history). Note: Full criminal and ITC background vetting will be conducted on applicant.