What Business Intelligence Opportunities Jobs are in South Africa?

• Design, develop, and implement robust data warehouse solutions.
• Create and maintain ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations using BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for BI solutions.
• Optimize database performance and query efficiency for BI applications.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across BI systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and provide insights.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data and BI reporting.
• Stay current with BI technologies and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience in Business Intelligence development or data warehousing.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with ETL tools (e.g., SSIS, Informatica, Talend) and data warehousing concepts (Kimball/Inmon).
• Hands-on experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView.
• Understanding of data modeling and dimensional modeling techniques.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing independent work with team collaboration.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

Business Intelligence Consultant

Are you looking to join a highly ambitious and fast-growing company that will help you develop professionally?
We are looking for an extraordinary individual to join the team.
We are a fast-growing company that believes in simplification and empowerment. We strive to achieve this by designing top data analysis solutions and business process
automation using leading technologies and platforms.

Our vision is to become the most impactful analytics and system integration provider in Southern Africa, particularly for distribution and manufacturing industries.
In order for us to achieve this goal, we need to build a formidable team and this is where you come in.
Your primary focus will be on delivering Business Intelligence solutions to clients on their premises. You will spend your time at client sites, developing a thorough understanding of their businesses and implementing systems and processes to improve their operations. The role centres on Qlik (Sense/View) implementations, dashboard development, data modelling, integrations, and analytics solutions, with additional exposure to process automation where relevant.
This is a hands-on consultant position requiring strong Qlik background and a few years of relevant BI experience. You will engage directly with senior executives, deliver value daily, and build skills across industries that open career paths such as data/business analyst, BI consultant, implementation specialist, and integration expert.
You will need to be driven, self-motivated, and results-oriented to succeed in this client-facing, on-site environment. Theres a lot of room to grow results are always rewarded.

This position is ideal for candidates with:

Several years of hands-on experience as a Business Intelligence Consultant
Strong Qlik Sense/View background (scripting, data modelling, dashboard development)
Relevant qualifications such as BEng Industrial Engineering, Bachelors in Data Science, BEng Data Engineering, or BCom Mathematical Sciences (Data Science)

• Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into data warehouses.
• Develop and implement complex SQL queries and stored procedures for data analysis and reporting.
• Create intuitive and insightful dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, QlikView).
• Design and build scalable data models to support business intelligence requirements.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into technical specifications.
• Perform data validation and quality assurance to ensure the accuracy and reliability of BI solutions.
• Optimize database performance and query efficiency.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest BI technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Mentor junior BI developers and provide technical guidance.
• Contribute to the overall data strategy and architecture of the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Intelligence development, data warehousing, or data analytics.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Strong experience in developing reports and dashboards using major BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Sense.
• Demonstrated experience with ETL tools and processes.
• Solid understanding of data modeling concepts (e.g., star schema, snowflake schema).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with business users.
• Experience working in a **remote** environment is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue) is a plus.
• Must be able to work **fully remote** anywhere in **Upington, Northern Cape, ZA** or other parts of **ZA**.

A prominent investment management company focused on insurance solutions is looking for a Senior Business Intelligence Developer to strengthen its IT Solutions team. This position is centered on architecting, developing, and enhancing enterprise-level BI systems. The successful candidate will convert complex business needs into efficient data models and scalable reporting solutions. The role involves consolidating data from diverse sources, ensuring high data quality, and enabling insightful analytics. It is ideal for a data-driven professional who thrives on turning information into strategic value.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor and support junior team members in BI development and best practices.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust BI solutions aligned with business objectives
• Build and optimize data models, data warehouses, and reporting frameworks
• Develop and manage ETL processes to ensure efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading
• Integrate data from multiple systems while maintaining data consistency and accuracy
• Create interactive dashboards and reports to support business decision-making
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Monitor and improve data quality, integrity, and performance across BI systems
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements within data workflows
• Troubleshoot BI issues and implement sustainable solutions
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Qualifications and experience:

• A relevant degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a BI analyst developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in Power BI or Qlik .
• Advanced SQL skills and strong database querying ability.
• Excellent numeracy and analytical thinking skills.
• Experience with MS SQL Server , SSIS , and Power BI .
• Exposure to Snowflake , Talend , or Qlik .
• Experience working in the financial or asset management sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering BI projects from conception to deployment.

The reference number for this position is NG60545 which is a p ermanent Hybrid role in Cape Town offering a salary of up to R1mil per annum salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on e-Merge.co.za or call her for a chat on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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• Develop, maintain, and improve business intelligence dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for business growth and optimization.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for data analysis and reporting.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to answer critical business questions and support decision-making.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all reports and analyses.
• Collaborate with various departments (Marketing, Sales, Operations) to understand their data needs and provide relevant insights.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress towards business goals.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Contribute to data governance initiatives and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis or business intelligence roles.
• Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using SQL.
• Hands-on experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Experience with Excel and other data analysis software.
• Familiarity with Python or R for data analysis is a plus.

• Competitive salary.
• Full remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative team environment with remote-friendly tools and practices.
• Contribution to key business decisions through data insights.

• Design, develop, and maintain business intelligence reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Work with data warehousing technologies to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries for data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and provide insights.
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in business data to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all reports and dashboards.
• Assist in the design and implementation of data models for BI purposes.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or a related role.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, or similar.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.

• Design, develop, and implement data models, ETL processes, and data warehouses to support BI initiatives.
• Create interactive and visually appealing dashboards and reports using BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Write complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data from various sources.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their reporting and analytical needs.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications for BI solutions.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all BI platforms.
• Optimize BI solutions for performance and scalability.
• Provide training and support to end-users on BI tools and reports.
• Stay current with BI technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipelines, reports, and dashboards.

• Proven experience as a BI Developer or Data Warehouse Developer.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, including complex query writing and optimization.
• Extensive experience with leading BI tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, or similar.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling (star schema, snowflake schema), and ETL processes.
• Experience with data transformation tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data warehousing solutions (e.g., Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with business users.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Competitive salary package based on experience and expertise.
• Opportunity to work on impactful data projects within the financial sector.
• Collaborative and professional work environment in **Kimberley**.
• Hybrid work model for enhanced work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.