Junior BI Developer - VKB I&T, Head Office Reitz

VKB Group; Reitz; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agricultural company as a Business Intelligence Developer, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with various departments to create impactful Power BI reports that drive decision-making and operational efficiency. With a focus on data warehousing and reporting technologies, you will help shape the future of agribusiness. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment that values innovation and growth, making a real difference in the industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in business intelligence development with a focus on Power BI.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports and dashboards using Power BI and SSRS.
• Assist in designing and supporting a group-wide data warehouse.

Skills

Business Intelligence Development

Power BI

SQL

ETL

Advanced Excel

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Diploma in IT

Degree in Finance

Tools

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Dynamics NAV

Business Central

Job description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK, and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

About The Role

As a Business Intelligence Developer, you will collaborate with different departments and industries within our company to identify business intelligence, reporting, and data analysis needs. You will then be responsible for providing accurate, timely, and reliable Power BI reports to the business that will enable operational management and better decision-making. You will also assist with the development of an enterprise-wide data warehouse.

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Work directly with clients / business users to elicit reporting requirements.
2. Develop reports and dashboards to meet those requirements using reporting technologies such as Power BI, SSRS, and Excel.
3. Assist in the design, development, and support of a group-wide data warehouse, using SQL Server Integration Services through an ETL process to combine various data sources in an Analysis Services Cube.
4. Have the analytical ability to turn large amounts of raw data into insightful, accurate, and actionable visual information.
5. Support the business with report and data queries and manage end-to-end resolution of issues by engaging with all stakeholders.

Skills And Qualifications

1. Degree or diploma in Computer Science, IT, Finance, or a related field is required.
2. Minimum 3 years' formal experience in business intelligence development.
3. Proven experience with BI technologies (Microsoft Power BI, Advanced Excel).
4. Knowledge and understanding of SQL queries, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), data warehouse design, online analytical processing (OLAP), and ETL (Extract, transform, load) framework.
5. Experience in Dynamics NAV, Business Central, or similar ERP systems is beneficial.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English / Afrikaans.
7. Experience engaging directly with clients / business users.
8. Strong attention to detail.
9. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
10. Ability to meet deadlines and manage expectations.
11. Excellent troubleshooting skills.

Seniority Level

Technical

Industry

Information & Technology Services, Agriculture & associated Industries

Other Information

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