Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Medical aid contribution

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Training and professional cert.

Hybrid work model

Access to modern BI tools

Employee discounts

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is looking for a highly analytical Senior Business Intelligence Analyst for our client in Vereeniging. You will design, develop, and maintain BI solutions—dashboards, reports, and KPIs—to convert raw data into actionable insights and support data-driven decisions across the organization.

You will work with Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView, use SQL for data extraction, and manage ETL/data warehousing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, business administration or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in BI, data analysis, or similar role.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Solid understanding of data modeling techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for business users.
• Experience working in a hybrid or remote environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement BI solutions including dashboards, reports, and KPIs.
• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders across departments.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes to load data into data warehouses.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create data visualizations to communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across BI platforms.
• Optimize database queries and BI solutions for performance.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.
• Stay up-to-date with latest BI technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of the overall data strategy and roadmap.

Skills

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing retail conglomerate, is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Business Intelligence Analyst for their operations in Vereeniging. This role is integral to empowering data-driven decision-making across the organization by transforming raw data into actionable insights. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions, including dashboards, reports, and data visualizations. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of BI tools, database management, and data warehousing concepts, coupled with excellent analytical and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a balance between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will work closely with various business units to understand their reporting needs and deliver impactful insights that drive business growth and operational efficiency. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the company's BI strategy and ensuring the accessibility and accuracy of critical business information. This role demands a proactive approach to identifying trends and opportunities within the data.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Business Intelligence solutions, including dashboards, reports, and KPIs.
• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders across various departments.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources into data warehouses.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for business improvement.
• Create compelling data visualizations to effectively communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all BI platforms.
• Optimize database queries and BI solutions for performance.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest BI technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of the overall data strategy and roadmap.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Business Intelligence, data analysis, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Solid understanding of data modeling techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to business users.
• Experience working in a hybrid or remote environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus potential.
• Medical aid contribution and retirement fund.
• Generous annual leave package.
• Opportunities for training and professional certification.
• Hybrid work model combining office and remote work.
• Access to modern BI tools and technologies.
• Employee discounts on company products.
• Stable work environment within a reputable company.