Senior Business Intelligence Developer - Analytics

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Access to cutting-edge BI tools

Bloemfontein office location

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Developer in Bloemfontein to transform raw data into actionable insights. You will design, develop, and maintain BI solutions including dashboards, reports, and data models within a leading retail corporation.

You will work with Power BI/Tableau/QlikView, build robust data models, and collaborate across IT, marketing, and operations to ensure data integrity and scalable analytics solutions. On-site in Bloemfontein with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in BI development or data analysis.
• Proven expertise in data modeling, ETL development, and report/dashboard creation.
• Proficiency with leading BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with data warehousing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement BI solutions including reports and dashboards.
• Build and maintain data models and ETL processes to support BI initiatives.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for BI solutions.
• Analyze data to identify trends and insights for business strategies.
• Develop and manage interactive dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across BI reporting.
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, and operations to understand data needs.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.
• Optimize BI solutions for performance and scalability.

Skills

Data modeling

ETL development

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Developer to join a dynamic analytics team within a leading retail corporation in Bloemfontein, Free State. This role is crucial in transforming raw data into actionable business insights that drive strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions, including dashboards, reports, and data models. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical mindset, exceptional technical skills in BI tools and data warehousing, and a passion for uncovering data-driven narratives. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on business performance within a well-established organization. You will be working in a collaborative environment focused on leveraging data to optimize operations and customer experiences in Bloemfontein.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement business intelligence solutions, including reports, dashboards, and analytical tools.
• Build and maintain robust data models and ETL processes to support BI initiatives.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for BI solutions.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business strategies.
• Develop and manage interactive dashboards using BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all BI reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, marketing, and operations, to understand data needs.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.
• Optimize BI solutions for performance and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business intelligence development or data analysis.
• Proven expertise in data modeling, ETL development, and report/dashboard creation.
• Proficiency with leading BI tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within the retail sector is a plus.
• Must be able to work on-site in Bloemfontein.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual performance reviews.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in advanced analytics tools.
• Access to cutting-edge BI technologies and data platforms.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on data-driven innovation.
• Prime office location in Bloemfontein.
• Potential for career advancement within the organization.