Data Analyst: Databricks & Power BI Dashboards

Blue Pearl PTY LTD; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Pearl PTY LTD in South Africa seeks experienced Data Analysts with Databricks exposure to support a high-impact analytics initiative. You will translate complex data into actionable insights, build Power BI dashboards, and collaborate with cloud data platforms and the Data Engineering team.

The role involves engaging executives, ensuring governance and delivering analytics frameworks across business units. Strong SQL skills and Agile delivery experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst.
• Strong Power BI dashboard and report development experience.
• Exposure to Databricks and cloud-based data environments.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Experience with data models, datasets, and reporting frameworks.
• Understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data engineering concepts.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Analyse business and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Work with cloud-based data platforms, particularly Databricks, to access, transform, and analyse data.
• Collaborate with the client's Data Engineering team to support data integration and pipeline initiatives.
• Support data governance, quality, security, and compliance requirements.
• Assist in implementing analytics best practices, standards, and reporting frameworks.
• Provide meaningful insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and executives to communicate findings and project progress.
• Contribute to GenAI and advanced analytics initiatives where applicable.
• Ensure successful delivery of project outcomes within agreed timelines and quality standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile delivery

Problem solving

Tools

Power BI

Databricks

SQL

ETL/ELT concepts

Azure Data Services

PySpark

Job description

Blue Pearl PTY LTD in South Africa seeks experienced Data Analysts with Databricks exposure to support a high-impact analytics initiative. You will translate complex data into actionable insights, build Power BI dashboards, and collaborate with cloud data platforms and the Data Engineering team.

The role involves engaging executives, ensuring governance and delivering analytics frameworks across business units. Strong SQL skills and Agile delivery experience are highly valued.