658 Business Data jobs in South Africa

About Us

Unlimited Group is an integrated producer, packer, processor, exporter and importer of fresh fruit, vegetables and nuts. Our mission is to grow, prepare and supply healthy and beautiful South African produce to the rest of the world.

The Role

Based in Paarl, you'll be the driving force behind our data initiatives across multiple business units. Using cutting-edge Microsoft Power Platform tools, you'll ensure our operations leverage data for strategic decision-making and process optimization.

What You'll Do

• Lead Data Collection & Management
   by identifying, collecting, and extracting data from ERP systems, external databases, and other sources to build comprehensive datasets
• Ensure Data Quality & Processing
   through cleaning, validating, and processing raw data to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Develop Business Intelligence Reporting
   by creating and maintaining 
  Power BI dashboards
   and automated reporting systems for real-time performance monitoring
• Design Data Visualization & Insights
   with clear and impactful visualizations that communicate complex findings to senior management and business stakeholders
• Drive Process Automation
   by building and deploying 
  Power Apps
   solutions and 
  Power Automate
   workflows to streamline reporting, data collection, and stakeholder communication
• Enable Cross-Functional Collaboration
   by partnering with finance, commercial, and operations teams to translate data insights into actionable business recommendations

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in 
  Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Intelligence, Statistics, Agricultural Economics with data analytics
  , or a related field
• 2+ years' experience in a 
  BI Analyst, Data Analyst, or Reporting role
  , ideally with exposure to automation and process improvement (we will also consider new entrants to the job market)
• Experience in 
  agriculture, exports, FMCG, or supply chain sectors
   is advantageous but not required
• Strong proficiency in 
  Power BI
   (data models, DAX measures, dashboards)
• Solid 
  SQL
   skills for data extraction and transformation
• Experience with 
  Microsoft Power Platform
   (Power Apps, Power Automate) and 
  SharePoint integration
• Commercial awareness and ability to interpret data in a 
  business and marke t context
• Excellent 
  communication skills
   with ability to present insights to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong 
  problem-solving mindset
  , always looking for process improvement opportunities

Enjoy a Dynamic Work Environment

From data warehouses to executive dashboards to automated workflows – no two days will be the same in this innovative role

Ready to make an impact? Apply here:

Applications close
3 October 2025
. Only applications submitted on our website will be considered.

Job description:

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs.We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud ofand earns the trust of our clients.

Who We are

We are a bank, but we're much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first,act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow

Purpose Statement

• To gather, analyse and understand business users' data and analytics requirements and translate these requirements into analytics best practice technical solutions that meet the relevant business objectives.
• To produce comprehensive business requirements specifications from business requirements leveraging domain, technical and data knowledge and coordinating collaboration from relevant stakeholders (e.g. own Product Line, Shared Services and other support teams) in the Capitec Data Estate

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• Certification in AWS Data Analytics Speciality or AWS Architecture

Knowledge and Experience

Experience

Minimum:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics
• At least 7 years' proven experience within information systems, business intelligence or data warehousing environments
• At least 7 years' proven experience in drafting Business Requirement Specifications/Documents and translating requirements between business and functional stakeholders
• Experience in Business Analysis using various techniques to describe business needs e.g. conceptual model, ERD, Test Cases, Data Flows, UML models, Data Dictionary, Business processes flows, etc.
• Experience in providing technical coaching to more junior team members as well as leading projects and/or Communities of Practice (COP)
• Able to perform data analysis and determine the impact on broader organisational frameworks and objectives
• Able to identify and classify data exposure risk from the relevant legislation

Minimum

Knowledge:

• Data Warehousing on an enterprise level
• Cloud data estates (e.g., AWS and Azure)
• Cluster computing fundamentals e.g., Big Data
• Data Governance and Data Management
• Understanding of data protection
• Financial systems and procedures
• SDLC / DevOps
• Conceptual Data modelling
• Basic data analysis using SQL (PostgresSQL)
• Understanding of the concepts of data visualisation
• Software Testing and Quality Assurance
• Coaching: principles and practice
• Databases and Database design

Ideal:

• Banking systems environment
• Banking business model
• Agile development life cycle
• Databases and Database design
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Amazon Redshift

Ideal:

• Relevant business domain knowledge e.g., credit
• Business Information Business Analysis experience in a finance/banking environment

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record

Contract

5 to 20 years

Negotiable

03 September 2025

PBT is a technology-agnostic company specialising in BI solutions. We help businesses harness the power of data to drive informed decision-making and achieve their strategic goals. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering innovative and customised solutions that enable our clients to gain a competitive edge in today's rapidly evolving market.

Role Description:

As a BI Business Analyst at PBT, you will play a pivotal role in understanding the nature and business impact of requests, performing the required analysis, and collaborating with developers to ensure the successful delivery of functional and technical specifications. You will support the business by identifying opportunities for improvement, creating and maintaining documentation, and conducting high-level testing before deploying solutions.

Requirements:

• A relevant Business Analysis qualification is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst
• Exposure to or experience in the Kimball methodology would be particularly advantageous.
• Strong technical data analysis skills
• Proficient in business process modelling
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• High level of computer literacy, particularly in Excel
• Experience with Microsoft BI tools such as Power Pivot, Power BI, and SQL query writing
• Ability to design and document logical dimensional models.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills

Join our dynamic team at PBT and be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and personal growth. If you are enthusiastic about leveraging data to drive business success and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.

• In order to comply with the POPI Act, for future career opportunities, we require your permission to maintain your personal details on our database. By completing and returning this form you give PBT your consent

"If you have not heard from us in two weeks, please note that you were unsuccessful for the role. However, we will keep your resume on file and reach out if any other suitable opportunity arises in the future".

AgileBusiness AnalysisBusiness IntelligenceBusiness ModellingDataData WarehousingSQL

Financial ServicesInsuranceBanking

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business & Data Analyst to join our team.

Note this
is NOT a data scientist role
. We are looking for a
cross skilled individual
that is able to analyse business and systems requirements and come up with appropriate software and non-software solutions
as well
as build Business Intelligence dashboards to help the organization.

As a
Data Analyst
, you will play a crucial role in supporting data-related activities within our organization. You will collect, analyse, and present data insights that inform decision-making and drive business growth. You will be responsible for building and maintaining BI dashboards for the organization.

As a
Business Analyst
you will elicit business & systems requirements and work with business and software teams to determine the appropriate solutions while assessing the feasibility of the recommended solution from a business perspective /ROI.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Business Requirement Specifications:
  Document business requirements for software development solutions. Ensure all project documentation is prepared and maintained in accordance with company standards and templates.
• Run
  workshops
  with business owners, and clearly note objectives and outcomes.
• Create
  solution design documents.
• Conduct
  User Acceptance Testing
• Data Collection and Cleaning
  : Collect and compile data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Perform data cleaning and transformation as necessary to prepare it for analysis.
• Data Analysis
  : Assist in conducting data analysis using statistical methods, data visualization tools, and data analysis software. Summarize findings in clear and concise reports.
• Data Visualization
  : Create visually appealing and informative charts, graphs, and dashboards to present data insights to stakeholders. Use tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel for visualization.
  (Microsoft Power BI will be the preferred option)
• Report Generation
  : Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports to communicate key metrics and findings to the team and management. Ensure reports are accurate and delivered on time.
• Data Quality Assurance/Integrity
  : Help maintain data quality standards by identifying and resolving data discrepancies or inconsistencies. Collaborate with other team members to establish data quality protocols. Conduct thorough data integrity tests to ensure reliable outputs. Troubleshoot system and data-related issues to maintain smooth operations.
• Research and Learning
  : Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data analysis & business analysis. Continuously expand your knowledge and skills in data analytics techniques and tools.
• Innovation
  : Proactively identify key areas of the business where IT can optimise processes and produce optimal ROI. Develop innovative solutions for operational and strategic changes. Be innovative and produce innovative ideas not only in IT but across the business
• Project manage
  the delivery of solutions from customer engagement to post-implementation support

Qualifications and requirements

• In depth knowledge of BI and Data Warehouse environments and best practices
• Ability to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner
• Ability to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner
• SSIS/SSRS advantageous
• Minimum 3 years' work experience as Business & Data Analyst
• Business Analysis certification/diploma
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for working with data.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R.
• Proven SQL programming experience will be necessary
• Proven Power BI experience will be necessary
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into understandable insights.
• Detail-oriented and capable of maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work well in a diverse team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools, techniques, and technologies in the field of data analysis.

If you are a
Business & Data Analyst
who loves solving problems through both numbers and strategy then we want to hear from you. Join us as we turn insights into action - designing smart business solutions and powerful BI dashboards that make an impact.

Role Purpose

As a data scientist, you will play a key role in leveraging data to drive insights, inform decision-making, and enhance our life and non-life insurance operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative data-driven solutions that address business challenges and improve overall performance.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree/ diploma in one of the following fields: Informatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or Information Technology
• Proven experience working as a data scientist or in a similar role, preferably in the life and non-life insurance industry. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java, as well as in data analysis and machine learning libraries ( TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
• At least 4 years working experience in the following:
• Power BI (essential)
• Azure Data Factories (essential)
• Azure Synapse Analytics (essential)
• Python / R, C++, C#, Java (critical)
• Microsoft SQL Server (critical)
• T-SQL (critical)
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts, data modeling techniques, and experimental design principles

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the analysis, design, development, troubleshooting and support of the reporting and analytics platform
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations
• Generate and test working hypotheses, and interpret results to provide actionable insights
• Develop, implement and validate machine learning algorithms and statistical models
• Build and operationalize predictive models to unearth hidden insights
• Collaborate with actuaries, underwriters, and other stakeholders to integrate data science solutions into existing workflows and processes
• Develop BI solutions using SQL, ETL scripting, business intelligence tools, database programming and reporting tools on the Microsoft BI Stack
• Build scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for collecting, processing, and analyzing large volumes of structured and unstructured data
• Automation of recurring processes and the monitoring thereof
• Must have prior experience developing business intelligence solutions in large or midsize companies
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and react to problems quickly
• Must have extensive experience with T-SQL
• Must be able to develop, maintain, review, and explain predictive models
• Understanding of the financial services industry desired, especially Insurance
• Experience using data visualization tools, e.g., Power BI
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into actionable insights
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page

We are looking for an
exceptional Business Intelligence Analyst.
You have excellent use of logic and present high quality analysis. You are dependable and a great team player.

As a Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst, you will be responsible for extracting, cleaning, analysing, and interpreting data from company systems. You will create and maintain interactive dashboards that enable management to monitor system functionality, assess business performance, and make data-driven decisions to enhance profitability. You should have exceptional attention to detail.

Our client offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and data-driven environment that gives you exposure to the business.

They offer a competitive salary and benefits package with generous leave & pension benefits, as well as career growth opportunities in a dynamic team.

PLEASE NOTE:

Fully Remote

Salary: up to R70 000 CTC dependent on experience

Benefits: Benefits: 5% company pension contribution, laptop, Life Policy, 15 days annual leave plus certain Jewish Holidays, parental, maternity, study leave.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or a related role.

• Strong proficiency in SQL, data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and Microsoft Excel.

• Understanding of database structures and data modeling.

• Ability to interpret complex datasets and provide actionable insights.

• Experience with predictive analysis

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying findings to technical and nontechnical

stakeholders.

•
You are self-driven with a high work ethic and ability to meet deadlines.

• Experience working in the insurance or financial sector (preferred).

Responsibilities:

Checking, Understanding, and Working with Data

• Extract and collect data from various internal systems.

• Assess data quality and ensure accuracy through validation processes.

• Identify inconsistencies, anomalies, or inefficiencies in data and system processes.

• Provide structured feedback to developers to improve data accuracy and system efficiency.

Writing Queries for Statistics and Insights

• Develop and optimize SQL queries to extract relevant datasets for analysis.

• Conduct statistical analysis on data to identify trends, performance indicators, and

opportunities for improvement.

• Generate ad-hoc reports and structured insights to support business decisions.

• Work with large datasets and perform complex calculations to support management insights.

• Ensure that data extraction and analysis processes are efficient and scalable.

Building Dashboards Using Queries

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards using PowerBI.

• Ensure dashboards are user-friendly, visually appealing, and provide meaningful insights.

• Enable management to track system performance, detect anomalies, and make strategic

decisions.

• Regularly update and refine dashboards based on business needs and system updates.

• Train and support stakeholders in using dashboards and interpreting the data insights.

Introduction

Blue-Ion is a multi-disciplined company where at the core lies an energetic team which permeates into every

project undertaken. With over 15 years of experience, predominantly in international markets, it has become a leading provider in digital marketing content as well as software development expertise and online solutions, seeking to increase brand reputation. With clients in the USA, Europe and the UK, Blue-Ion prides itself in being at the cutting-edge of software technology and on par with market trends.

Job Description

We are looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst that will help discover the information hidden in vast

amounts of data and assist in decision making. The successful candidate will turn data into information,

information into insights and insights into business decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify potential process improvements and areas within the business for the BI team to get involved.
• Preparing reports and presentations and deriving business insights.
• Ad hoc analysis (scenario modelling, impact analysis etc).
• Develop, test, and implement data driven (SQL) reports.
• Identify new process improvement opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Analyze customer behaviour, market trends and demographics.
• Project management skills.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Any Microsoft Business Intelligence (MSBI) certification.
• Bachelor's degree advantageous.
• 3+ years working experience with SQL Server databases and Transact-SQL.
• Advanced Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse and disseminate significant

amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Experience in building report models with visualization tools (Power-BI advantageous)
• Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
• Machine Learning and Analytics experience advantageous.

• Who we're looking for: Someone who has a true passion for working with complex data and providing meaningful insights for actionable change.
• The challenge: Work with vast amounts of data that will drive data-driven decision making in an international Fintech
• Where you'll work: This role will be based in our Cape Town office 3 days per week, you'll be part of our global team, collaborating with colleagues and serving customers across the UK, USA, Australia, South Africa, and beyond.

The Tillo Difference

We're in the business of rewards and incentives, so we know a thing or two about the importance of giving back. We can't grow as a business without growing as individuals, so we are committed to providing a workplace where passionate, driven individuals can thrive. We value collaboration, trust, positivity, and a willingness to learn - only by working as a team will we reach our goals.

We're the market leader in the UK and are active in a number of other markets including USA, Europe, Australia and India.

Job Summary:

As a Business Intelligence Analyst you will be responsible for transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights through dashboards, reporting, and analysis to support data-driven decision-making across the business.

We're more interested in people who understand the methodology and fundamentals rather than specific tools. You'll be ideal for this role if you have a demonstrable passion for automation and collaboration.

Day to day this role will

• Translate business requirements into actionable insights by working closely with stakeholders to understand goals, KPIs, and data needs.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., Power BI or Quicksight) to support decision-making across the business.
• Extract, transform, and analyse data from various sources using SQL or other tools, ensuring high data quality and consistency.
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data to provide meaningful and data-driven business recommendations.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure the right data structures, definitions, and pipelines are in place for reliable reporting.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and performance metrics that help track progress toward strategic objectives.
• Present insights and analysis clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, using storytelling to influence decisions.
• Ensure data integrity and governance compliance by applying best practices in data handling, documentation, and access controls.
• Support self-serve analytics adoption by creating reusable data models, semantic layers, and user-friendly reporting assets.
• Continuously improve BI processes and tools, exploring automation opportunities and staying up-to-date with best practices and new features.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in BI, data analysis, or a related role, ideally within Fintech, or fast-paced data-driven environment.
• Strong SQL skills for querying, transforming, and analysing data from relational databases.
• High proficiency in BI tools such as Power BI or Amazon Quicksight for building dashboards and reports.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear business insights.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present complex data in a simple, compelling way to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with large datasets, and ability to clean, validate, and manipulate data for analysis.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Strong sense of collaboration.

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience with data platforms like Snowflake.
• Solid understanding of data modelling and data warehousing concepts, including dimensions, facts, and star/snowflake schemas.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git, particularly when working in collaborative or production-level analytics environments.
• Familiar with customer segmentation, churn analysis, lifetime value analysis.
• Experience creating semantic layers or curated data models to support self-serve BI adoption.
• Comfort working in Agile or cross-functional data teams, including familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, or Notion for collaboration.

Benefits

We offer all our employees trust and empower our team to work with flexibility and autonomy. We're a close-knit team and love working collaboratively, with our hybrid model, our team can come together at our fantastic offices, but also focus in their own space. The Tillo team are a motivated bunch and we all work hard to push Tillo forwards, always innovating. We completely understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with the following benefits:

• 21 days holiday per annum
• Retirement Fund (5%)
• Health insurance contribution
• Employee Incentive Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Top spec equipment including laptop, mouse, keyboard, monitor
• Anniversary gifts
• Monthly breakfasts, drinks, snacks and events
• Team Learning & Development budget

Tillo makes gift cards, rewards, and incentives simple, efficient, and profitable. Operating in over 37 markets and 25 currencies, Tillo processes billions in gift card transactions through a single, plug-and-go API, powering rewards and incentives for the world's leading businesses.

Backed by Tenzing, Tillo is setting the global standard for digital gift card infrastructure.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.