Intermediate Business Intelligence Analyst

Lesaka Technologies Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech innovator is seeking an Intermediate Business Intelligence Analyst in Johannesburg. Your role involves analyzing data, building dashboards, and delivering insights to shape business strategies. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience and proficiency in tools like Power BI, Tableau, and SQL. Join to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Integrity

Collective Wisdom

Bias to Action

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in BI, data analysis, or related field.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, and SQL.
• Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and visualization techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze data from ERP, CRM, and other sources.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports.
• Identify trends and guide strategic decisions.
• Translate complex data into business-friendly insights.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of data used in reporting.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Initiative

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Mathematics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

SQL

Job description

🚀 We’re Hiring: Intermediate Business Intelligence Analyst | Lesaka Technologies

Do you love transforming raw data into actionable insights? Join Lesaka, a leading fintech innovator, and help us unlock smarter decisions through advanced analytics and BI solutions.

As an Intermediate Business Intelligence Analyst, you’ll design dashboards, analyze complex datasets, and deliver insights that shape business strategy. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge tools, collaborate with dynamic teams, and make a measurable impact.

📍 Location: Johannesburg

Reporting To: Head of Business Management

Department: Data Analysis

✅ What You’ll Do:

✅ Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, clean, and analyze data from ERP, CRM, and other sources.
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.
• Present findings and actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.

✅ Business Insights

• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies to guide strategic decisions.
• Translate complex data into clear, business-friendly insights.
• Handle ad-hoc analysis requests from multiple business units.

✅ BI Solution Development

• Participate in designing and implementing BI solutions.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
• Continuously improve reporting processes and tools for efficiency.

✅ Stakeholder Engagement

• Gather requirements and understand analytical needs from business users.
• Provide training and support on BI tools and dashboards.
• Communicate insights effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.

✅ Data Governance & Quality

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data used in reporting.
• Document data sources, definitions, and methodologies for transparency.

✅ Key Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: Apply logical and critical thinking to interpret data and solve problems.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in BI tools, SQL, and data visualization techniques.
• Communication: Clearly present data insights to diverse audiences.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure high accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solving: Identify root causes and propose practical solutions.
• Adaptability: Respond flexibly to changing business needs and priorities.
• Initiative: Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and add value.
• Data Governance: Uphold standards for data quality and security.

🔍 What We’re Looking For:

• ✔️ Minimum 3 years’ experience in BI, data analysis, or related field.
• ✔️ Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, and SQL.
• ✔️ Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and visualization techniques.
• ✔️ Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• ✔️ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• ✔️ Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

🌟 Why Lesaka?

• Entrepreneurial Spirit – Take ownership and innovate.
• Integrity – Build trust through transparency.
• Collective Wisdom – Share insights and collaborate.
• Bias to Action – Move fast and deliver measurable outcomes.

We’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, influence business decisions, and grow your career in a data-driven environment.

Preference will be made to support EE / AA measures