Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to design, develop, and maintain BI solutions, including dashboards, data models, and reports, to drive data-informed decisions.

You will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize data warehousing, ETL processes, and present insights clearly to non-technical audiences. Five-plus years of BI experience and strong SQL are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Intelligence, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense).
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, KPIs and insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data needs into BI requirements.
• Develop and manage data models and data warehouses to support BI initiatives.
• Perform ETL processes and ensure data quality across solutions.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management based on analysis.
• Train end-users on BI tools and reporting capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik Sense

SQL

ETL

Data warehousing

Data modeling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing retail chain with operations across Polokwane, is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to drive data-informed decision-making. This role is crucial in transforming raw data into actionable insights that will guide strategic business initiatives. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions, including reports, dashboards, and data models. The position offers a hybrid work model, combining office-based collaboration with remote flexibility. We are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills in BI tools and data warehousing, and excellent communication abilities to present complex findings to stakeholders. Based in Polokwane, Limpopo, this role offers a significant opportunity to impact business performance and career growth within a dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense).
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into BI requirements.
• Develop and manage data models and data warehouses to support BI initiatives.
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management based on data analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all BI solutions.
• Train end-users on BI tools and reporting capabilities.
• Stay current with BI trends and technologies, recommending improvements to existing solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to BI reports and data sources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, or a related role.
• Proficiency in BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Understanding of database principles and data modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with financial reporting and retail analytics is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud-based BI solutions is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in Polokwane.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Chance to influence business strategy through data insights.