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Position Overview : As a Business Intelligence Analyst with a specialized focus on SSIS, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing robust ETL processes to streamline data integration and support our advanced analytics initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, develop scalable data solutions, and deliver actionable insights that drive business growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Design, develop, and maintain ETL processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into our data warehouse.
2. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications for ETL development.
3. Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and views to support data integration and reporting needs.
4. Monitor and troubleshoot ETL jobs to ensure the reliability and performance of data pipelines.
5. Conduct data validation and reconciliation to ensure the accuracy and consistency of data across different systems.
6. Document ETL processes, data mappings, and data lineage to ensure compliance and facilitate knowledge transfer.
7. Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in business intelligence and data integration.

Qualifications :

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
2. Proven experience in developing ETL processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) in a business intelligence or data warehousing environment.
3. Strong proficiency in SQL programming and database management with a solid understanding of relational database concepts.
4. Familiarity with data modeling principles and dimensional modeling techniques.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and extract actionable insights.
6. Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across functional teams.
7. Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a passion for continuous learning and professional development.
8. Experience with other business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView is a plus.
9. Relevant certifications in SQL Server or business intelligence technologies are desirable.

We are seeking to appoint a BI Analyst in a 12-month contract, to collaborate with an international team and work from our offices in Welgemoed (Northern suburbs of Cape Town).

• Provide analysis, reports and dashboards using BI technologies.
• Build star schemas when needed and reconcile with the data source.
• Analyse the requirements and propose the best reporting solution to the users.
• Maintain the existing platforms and monitor the data loadings.
• Support the users and train them.

• Ensure maintenance of the BI platform, including users’ management.
• Monitor the processes and data flows and bug fixing.
• New Release testing.
• Document, design, implement and reconcile solutions.
• Enrich the existing data model based on changes happening in the sources.
• Work in collaboration with the BI team and the end users to propose the best analytics to meet the needs.
• Take ownership on user stories, update them upon the progress, and share updates with the rest of the team.
• Log the time based on the activities.

• 3+ years of experience of BI solutions, including ETL and visualisation tools.
• 3+ years of experience with SQL and a programming language, ideally Python.
• 2+ years working with end users to define requirements and propose solutions.
• Experience with one of those: Salesforce / Tableau / CRM Analytics / Python / Snowflake.

• English is a must and French is highly desirable.
• Ability to work with end users to define requirements and identify solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent visualization skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Please note that this is a full-time, office-based position.

Who we are:

Our purpose is to grow people, grow business and grow Africa.

At IQbusiness, we are creative problem-solvers who never concede defeat. Beyond IT and technology, we apply innovative solutions to complex problems. We make sure that our clients grow, whether these challenges may be overcome by utilizing research from IQbusiness and our partners, allocating teams to build and implement solutions, or deploying point expertise to address a skills shortage.

What’s in it for you:

At IQbusiness, we prioritize work-life balance and offer attractive salary packages with generous employee benefits. Our offices are conveniently located in Johannesburg and Cape Town, ensuring ease during challenging times like load shedding. We foster a workplace culture that values flexibility and supports your personal needs.

How do we recruit?

At IQbusiness, we take a refreshingly straightforward approach to recruitment. We firmly believe that feedback is the backbone of improvement, so we avoid dragging out the process unnecessarily.

Here's a sneak peek at the steps involved once you've sent us your resume:

• First, we'll dive into your CV, delving into your background, interests, passions, and tech prowess.
• This stage involves meeting one of our charismatic hiring managers who will assess your skills and, just as importantly, your compatibility with our vibrant culture.
• If you emerge victorious from this encounter, a thrilling challenge awaits you—an online assessment to prove your mettle.
• Once these delightful encounters conclude, we get down to business with employment checks—references, credit history, criminal records, and even the rarefied world of fraud.
• Once you've successfully navigated these hurdles, voila! We eagerly extend an offer of employment.

Note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.

Our client is looking for a BI Analyst to form part of their forward-thinking and visionary Analytics department. You will be situated in a bright, comfortable, and busy environment.

The role of the Business Intelligence Analyst is to enhance and improve the top-line business understanding and decision-making processes by collecting, analysing, and reporting data to the various business departments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create written reports and/or data visualisations that business stakeholders can use to monitor metrics and make decisions.
• Support the business operations in the following areas:
• Accurate Reporting
• Automation of manual processes
• Analytical feedback to improve business productivity
• Encourage and maintain a “customer service” philosophy within the BI team with business stakeholders.
• Translate business needs to technical specifications and deliver on the output.
• Debugging, monitoring, and troubleshooting solutions.
• Continually look to improve resource requirements & advise the line manager of inefficiencies as they are encountered and work toward continuous improvement of systems that best serve the business.
• Assist in the development of standardized tools, methodologies, and various business processes for the purpose of refining operational efficiency and identifying areas for improvement across business KPIs.
• Collect, sort, filter, analyse data and interpret the results to look for patterns and determine if the findings.
• Provide direction regarding patterns, trends, and market analysis to drive business decisions.
• Writing relational and multidimensional database queries.
• Building, implementing, and supporting the BI solutions.
• Assist in problem resolution to the team through problem research.
• Perform administrative and other ad-hoc functions as and when required by the team.

• Matric
• Diploma in ICT and Application Development / Btech Degree in Information Technology
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Business Intelligence Analyst or similar position preferred
• 2 years’ experience in a contact centre preferred
• Accounting/Finance experience preferred
• Familiarity with reporting in sales, marketing, and other operational departments

Experience in working with the following tools:

• Microsoft BI Tools (SQL/SSIS/SSRS/SSAS/PowerBI)
• MySQL
• R / Python
• Expert capability in Microsoft Excel

• Knowledge of business processes and functional areas
• Possess experience in all stages of BI project work (requirements, design, implementation, testing, and deployment)
• Experience in estimating solution development and delivering solutions against those estimates

Monthly plus Medical Insurance, Group Life

Reference: NFP -SHb-1

Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your analytical skills can drive business decisions? Join a leading financial institution and be part of a team dedicated to leveraging data to drive strategic initiatives and enhance business performance.

We are currently seeking a talented BI Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in extracting, analyzing, and interpreting data to provide valuable insights to stakeholders across the organization.

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field.
2. Proven experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or a similar role.
3. Proficiency in SQL and experience working with data visualization tools (e.g., B-Stack, Tableau, Power BI).
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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SUMMARY:

On the hunt for a

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB /JK

Date posted:

Monday, July 7, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:



SUMMARY:

On the hunt for a Business Intelligence Analyst in JHB!

POSITION INFO:

Behind every sharp decision is sharper intelligence. This role is for someone who knows how to connect data dots and extract meaningful trends that drive real-world outcomes. If you're the type of analyst who doesn’t just build dashboards but builds narratives - this role offers the kind of impact most analysts only talk about.

This position sits at the intersection of strategy, data, and execution. It’s not about reporting for the sake of reporting - your output will be used to shape core business strategies, drive revenue growth, and identify inefficiencies before they cost the business. Interviews are moving quickly, with an offer to be extended as soon as the right candidate is identified. The expectation is for the successful hire to start as soon as available.

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Duties:

• Develop, design, and maintain BI dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their reporting needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Monitor data trends and generate performance metrics to support strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain automated reporting solutions to reduce manual effort.
• Assist with data warehousing and modelling to ensure accuracy and scalability of reporting.
• Present findings to stakeholders and offer data-backed recommendations to improve business processes.
• Ensure data integrity and validation across multiple data sources.
  
  

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate or equivalent BI certification (advantageous).
• Relevant BI or data visualisation coursework or certification preferred.
  
  

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a BI Analyst or Reporting Analyst role.
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Strong background in SQL, DAX, and data transformation methodologies.
• Experience working with large datasets from ERP or CRM systems (SAP, Dynamics, Salesforce, etc.).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) is a plus.
  
  

• Advanced proficiency in SQL and data modelling.
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate data into business value.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex data in simple terms.
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Stakeholder management and presentation skills are essential.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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Role Purpose:

The Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst is responsible for transforming complex business needs into actionable insights through data. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing data from various sources, and delivering clear, impactful reports and dashboards that support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will have a strong command of data warehousing, ETL, reporting tools, and BI best practices.

Recruiter:

ABC Worldwide

Job Ref:



Date posted:

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Location: Centurion, South Africa

Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)

Role Purpose:

The Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst is responsible for transforming complex business needs into actionable insights through data. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing data from various sources, and delivering clear, impactful reports and dashboards that support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will have a strong command of data warehousing, ETL, reporting tools, and BI best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering: Work with stakeholders to define and document data and reporting needs.
• Data Collection & Cleaning: Extract, validate, and clean data from multiple sources (e.g., databases, CRMs, analytics platforms).
• Data Modeling & Warehousing: Design and maintain data models and scalable warehouse structures to support efficient querying and analytics.
• ETL Development: Build and maintain ETL pipelines to load and transform data from source systems.
• Data Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis to uncover patterns, trends, and actionable insights.
• Dashboard & Report Development: Create user-friendly, dynamic dashboards and reports using modern BI tools.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and optimize the performance of BI tools and reporting solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of data sources, data models, ETL flows, and reporting processes.
• Communication & Collaboration: Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and team members.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on emerging BI trends, tools, and methodologies.
  
  

• SQL – Writing complex queries for data extraction and analysis
• ETL Tools – Building and maintaining automated data pipelines
• Data Warehousing – Concepts, architecture, and tools (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
• Data Modeling – Star and snowflake schema, dimensional modeling
• BI Tools – Power BI, Tableau, Looker (dashboarding and data visualization)
• Data Analysis – Trend identification, anomaly detection, insight generation
• Scripting (Advantageous) – Python or R for data manipulation and analysis
• Statistics (Advantageous) – Basic statistical methods and forecasting
• Excel – Intermediate to advanced use for data review and analysis
• Cloud Platforms (Advantageous) – Experience with cloud-based data environments
  
  

• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and structured problem-solving
• Team collaboration and cross-functional communication
• Ability to simplify complex data for decision-makers
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field
• 5 years of experience in business intelligence or data analytics roles
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and BI reporting
• Proven experience with relational databases and SQL
• Experience delivering insights and visualizations with BI tools
• Prior exposure to cloud data warehousing and programming languages (Python/R) is advantageous

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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Nedbank Personal and Private Banking

It Application Development

Manage Self: Technical

BI Analyst

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of data automation, analytics, and geospatial intelligence. Unlike traditional data roles, you’ll gain exposure across multiple areas of the bank—not just risk or insurance—enabling you to solve diverse, real-world problems using data. You’ll be empowered to automate manual processes, build scalable data solutions, and contribute to innovative projects like address scrubbing and climate risk modeling. The team values curiosity, continuous learning, and practical impact, making it an ideal environment for someone passionate about SQL, Python, and the future of data science. If you're looking for variety, autonomy, and the chance to shape how data drives decision-making, this is the place for you.

To design, automate, and optimize data workflows and analytical solutions that support strategic decision-making. This role focuses on advanced data processing, strong SQL development, and scalable automation, with secondary exposure to geospatial (GIS) data analysis

• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes using SQL and automation tools.
• Design and implement scalable data processing solutions to support reporting and analytics.
• Automate repetitive data tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Perform data cleansing, transformation, and enrichment to ensure high-quality datasets.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Apply statistical and analytical techniques to uncover trends, measure performance, and support forecasting.
• Support the integration of advanced analytics (e.g., machine learning, AI) into business processes.
• Ensure data governance, security, and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering and analytics.

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Certifications in data analytics, automation, or cloud platforms (advantageous).

• 3 years of experience in data analysis, data engineering, or business intelligence.
• Strong SQL development and optimization skills.
• Proven experience with data automation tools and platforms, such as:
  • Microsoft Power Automate – for automating tasks across Microsoft and third-party services.
• Experience in data science or advanced analytics, including:
  • Building predictive models or classification algorithms.
  • Using Python or R for statistical analysis and automation.
  • Applying machine learning techniques to improve data-driven decision-making.
  • Working with libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, or TensorFlow.
• Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) is advantageous but not essential.

• Advanced SQL and relational database management.
• Data pipeline design and automation.
• Data profiling
• Data governance and Compliance
• Programming (e.g Python, R)
• Data visualization and dashboarding.
• Statistical analysis and data modelling.
• Business acumen and stakeholder engagement.
• Agile methodologies and project delivery.
• Basic understanding of geospatial data (optional)

Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at

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• Align company performance with key business objectives through advanced data analytics.
• Create dynamic data visualisations using Power BI to clearly communicate insights.
• Analyse positive and negative trends across structured data sources and report against KPAs.
• Manage data warehouses and reporting systems for accuracy and scalability.
• Deliver financial insights including valuations, scorecards, and reconciliations.
• Prepare high-impact reporting packsdaily EXCO insights and monthly board packs.
• Drive continuous improvement by researching and deploying the latest BI tools and practices.

• Minimum 3 years experience in Data Analytics (preferably Microfinance) .
• Hands-on experience as a Power BI user .
• Strong SQL, Excel, and Visio skills (RDBMS systems such as MySQL, MS SQL Server ideal).
• Experience implementing enterprise-scale reporting systems and/or data warehouses.
• Qualification in Analytics (BSc Computer Science or similar preferred).
• Highly structured, analytical, and detail-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication skillsable to simplify complexity for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to deliver under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Be the link between data and strategyyour insights will be seen at board and EXCO level .
• Work in a dynamic environment where pitching, communicating, and delivering are celebrated.
• Exposure to financial, operational, and strategic data that will grow your career in analytics.