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Power BI Developer

iOCO Pty Ltd

Cape Town

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ZAR 300 000 - 400 000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading technology firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled Power BI Developer to create user-friendly dashboards for a public sector client. The role requires over 3 years of experience, strong UI/UX skills, and proficiency in DAX and Power Query. The ideal candidate will engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position is crucial for delivering impactful visual insights and requires attention to data governance and security principles.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience as a Power BI Developer or BI Analyst.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing UI/visualisation-focused dashboard work.
  • Intermediate to strong knowledge of DAX, Power Query, and data modelling.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance visually compelling Power BI dashboards for operational and executive reporting.
  • Build and optimise DAX measures and data models.
  • Translate business requirements into meaningful visual insights.

Skills

Dashboard Design
UI/UX Design
DAX
Power Query
SQL

Tools

Power BI
Job description

We are looking for a Power BI Developer with strong front-end dashboard design skills to support a key client in the public-sector environment. This role is ideal for someone who excels in creating clear, user-friendly, and impactful dashboards, with a strong focus on UI/UX and data storytelling.

What you'll do:
  • Dashboard Design & Visualisation (80%)
    • Develop and enhance visually compelling Power BI dashboards for operational and executive reporting.
    • Apply UI/UX best practices to ensure dashboards are intuitive and accessible for a broad range of stakeholders.
    • Translate business and departmental requirements into meaningful visual insights.
    • Maintain consistent visual standards, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and usability.
    • Optimise dashboards for performance and user adoption.
  • Data Modelling & Backend Support (20%)
    • Build and optimise DAX measures, calculated fields, and efficient data models.
    • Use Power Query for data shaping and transformation across multiple data sources.
    • Work with data owners, analysts, and backend teams to ensure high-quality datasets.
    • Manage dataset refresh schedules, workspace structure, and permissions in Power BI Service.
Your Expertise:
  • 3+ years’ experience as a Power BI Developer or BI Analyst.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing UI/visualisation-focused dashboard work.
  • Intermediate to strong knowledge of DAX, Power Query, and data modelling.
  • Experience working with SQL-based data sources.
  • Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have
  • Experience supporting clients in public-sector or regulated environments.
  • Understanding of data governance and security principles (e.g., POPIA).
  • Exposure to cloud platforms, ideally Azure.
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