Power BI Data Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Power BI Data Analyst for a 5-month contract in Johannesburg. The role demands extensive experience in data analysis, strong proficiency in Power BI, and a solid educational background in related fields. Responsibilities include developing dashboards, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring data integrity. An ideal candidate must possess over 5 years of relevant experience and advanced technical skills. This position offers a chance to engage with business intelligence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as Power BI Business Analyst.
• Strong experience in data analysis, modeling, and business intelligence.
• Proficiency in DAX and Power Query.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into technical specifications for BI solutions.
• Develop, publish, and maintain interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure BI solutions meet their needs.

Skills

Power BI

Data Analysis

SQL

Data Modeling

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Power Platform

Azure Data Lake

Job description

Power BI Data Analyst - 5 Month Contract [with possible extension]

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelors degree, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business or a related field.
• 5+ years experience as Power BI Business Analyst.
• Strong experience in data analysis, data modeling, and business intelligence.
• Evaluating Power BI business processes, predicting requirements, designing and implementing solutions.
• Power BI analyst knowledge of Data mining, Data Preparation, Data visualization
• Descriptive analysis, Statistical analysis and Data reporting.
• Experience with creating automation solutions using the Power Platform, including Power Apps, Flow
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, Office 365, Dynamics, CDS, Azure Data Lake
• Engage and communicate with stakeholders and development to clarify crossfunctional and cross-domain requirements and overcome cross-team obstacles to meet the overall organizational goals.
• Conducting workshops with business.
• Proven experience as a Power BI Data Analyst or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Power BI, including Power Query and DAX.
• Experience with SQL and database management systems.

Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into technical specifications for BI solutions.
• Develop, publish, and maintain interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Create and manage data models that provide meaningful insights and drive business decisions.
• Data Integration and Transformation:
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various data sources, including SQL Server, Excel, Azure, and other databases.
• Utilize Power Query and DAX to perform data transformation and advanced calculations.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with business users and stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure BI solutions meet their needs.
• Provide training and support to end-users on Power BI functionalities and best practices.
• Communicate complex data insights in a clear and concise manner to non-technical stakeholders.
• Performance Optimization and Maintenance:
• Optimize Power BI reports and dashboards for performance and usability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data refresh schedules and performance issues.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security in all BI solutions.
• Documentation and Compliance:
• Document data models, processes, and procedures related to BI solutions.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies.