Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Leave allowance

Professional development

Modern office in Benoni

Pension fund

Access to BI tools

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to join our client in Benoni, Gauteng. This hybrid role focuses on transforming raw data into actionable insights, building reports and dashboards, and enabling strategic decisions through data storytelling.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in BI, strong SQL, data warehousing, ETL, and experience with Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView. Excellent communication with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of BI, data analysis, or related experience.
• Proven experience with BI tools and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain BI reports, dashboards, and analytical tools.
• ETL data from sources into data warehouses and data marts.
• Analyze requirements and translate into BI specifications.
• Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends and insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and provide support.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across BI platforms.
• Maintain documentation for BI processes, models, and reports.
• Stay updated with BI technologies and best practices.
• Present findings to management and departments.
• Assist in data governance policy development.

Skills

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

SQL

Data modeling

ETL processes

Data warehousing

Data analysis

Communication

Analytical skills

Team work

Cloud BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

QlikView

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to join their dynamic team in Benoni, Gauteng . This hybrid role allows for a balance between in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility. You will be instrumental in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions. This position involves developing reports, dashboards, and analyses that provide a clear understanding of business performance, trends, and opportunities. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in data modeling, data warehousing, and various BI tools, coupled with excellent communication skills to present findings effectively to stakeholders at all levels. We are looking for a proactive individual who can identify business needs and translate them into data-driven solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our organization by uncovering key insights and informing critical business strategies within the vibrant economic hub of Gauteng . Your ability to interpret complex data and communicate it clearly will be vital for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain business intelligence reports, dashboards, and analytical tools.
• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into data warehouses and data marts.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for BI solutions.
• Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to business performance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide timely support.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all BI platforms.
• Develop and maintain documentation for BI processes, models, and reports.
• Stay updated with the latest BI technologies and best practices.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and relevant departments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of data governance policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Intelligence, data analysis, or a related role.
• Proven experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, or similar.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Experience with data modeling techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently.
• Familiarity with cloud-based BI solutions is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Modern office facilities in Benoni .
• Pension fund contribution.
• Access to advanced BI tools and technologies.
• Career growth prospects within the organization.