System Analyst (BI)

Transnet SOC Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and freight transport company seeks an experienced SAP BW developer to enhance Business Intelligence processes. The role involves analyzing data for critical decision-making, utilizing SAP BW, and resolving business problems through data solutions. Candidates should have a National Diploma in Information Systems with significant SAP BW and Microsoft Power Platform experience. Excellent problem-solving and mentoring skills are essential for success. Join a team that values equity and diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SAP BW or 6 years' experience in SAP BW if no diploma is held.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power BI.
• SAP Certification will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Bring critical Business Intelligence from process data for decision-making.
• Analyze and develop data models for insights to management.
• Translate business problems into BI data designs and solutions.

Skills

SQL coding skills

Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, SAP Webi)

Data analysis skills

Mentoring junior developers

Problem-solving skills

Education

National Diploma in Information Systems or Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

SAP BW

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

Responsibilities

• To bring forth critical Business Intelligence from multiples of process data information that cuts across all Transnet Engineering Business units.
• Implement solutions that require extraction, transformation and loading of key data from various sources into target platforms
• To analyse and understand critical reporting business requirements and interpret data into information the business can use in critical decision‑making process

Position Outputs

Work with internal and external stakeholders to translate business problems into business intelligence data designs. Integration, transformation, modeling and data validation. Use a standardised approach and common understanding of operational imperatives, processes, and policies to achieve business goals. Perform SAP BW system configuration and development. Perform deployment of development objects throughout 3‑tier landscape (Dev, QA, Production). Evaluating and improving existing BI systems. Assist in developing and maintaining data models used to provide insights to management from multiple data sources. Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports used by management and operations teams.

Compose functional & technical design document where applicable, Intermediate SQL coding skills, Experience working with commercial BI tools (desirable Power BI and SAP Webi). Develop User Manuals and provide training to ensure technical compatibility and End User satisfaction, Mentor and assist junior developers, Excellent research, analysis, and problem‑solving skills. Understand data design and development across systems for BI reporting, data integration, analytics and data warehousing initiatives. Understand activities related to BI data governance and BI data management. Adhere to practices for the business intelligence team, including SDLC, data integration, change control. Collaborate with other developers and remain abreast with new technologies within BI. Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform.

Qualifications and Experience

National Diploma qualification in Information Systems or Computer Science or Information Technology.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SAP BW.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power BI.

SAP Certification will be an added advantage.

OR

Minimum 6 years' experience in SAP BW.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power BI.

SAP Certification will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Strategic Sustainability
• Inspirational Leadership
• Business Performance
• Relationship Management

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

Disclaimer

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.