501 Data Analysis jobs in South Africa

We have an opportunity for a Business Intelligence Business Analyst (BIBA) for our client based in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The role will ensure alignment between Product Owners, data chapter, and data squad teams and produce a comprehensive functional specification from business requirements by maintaining a high level of in-depth knowledge regarding analytics and other relevant data concepts.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar fields (Information Systems, Big Data, etc.) would be advantageous.
2. AWS Certification would be advantageous.
3. At least 5 years of proven experience in drafting functional specifications.
4. At least 5 years of proven BI Business Analysis, data design, and systems analysis experience in a data and analytics environment.
5. At least 5 years of stakeholder engagement experience for identifying and specifying business requirements.
6. At least 5 years of liaising between business and functional stakeholders; translating requirements experience.
7. 3+ years of Business Information Business Analysis experience in a finance/banking environment.
8. Martech (Marketing Technology) experience advantageous.
9. Related technical certifications.
10. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
11. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
12. Ability to work independently and in a team environment in an Agile framework.
13. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Identify, clarify, and agree on data and analytics requirements. Liaise with Product Owners to understand and document their data and analytics requirements, performing analytical processes and measures related to the processes. Adopt multiple actions with stakeholders to elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, business process descriptions, user cases, scenarios, and business analysis. Provide functional knowledge and expert input during planning, design, and implementation phases of projects and initiatives between Data Chapter, Data Squad, and business. Assist stakeholders (e.g., Product Managers) with data-related scoping and planning. Apply end-to-end best practices to deliver data and analytics requirements. Ensure appropriate testing is done and provide the business with assistance during user acceptance testing. Provide the business with functional and technical assistance during data and analytics implementations. Apply business and data and analytics functional knowledge to identify possible improvement opportunities and motivate with business. Own personal continued professional development to remain current with data and analytics industry trends, particularly around data and analytics tools and technologies. Analyze, understand, and document relevant data and analytics technical requirements; perform data modeling and map the analytic solution to the relevant data sources. Work closely with the Data Architect(s) and Data Modeller(s) to design, refine, and implement analytic solutions in order to execute the functional design of the relevant data and analytics solution, including reports and dashboards. Provide input to data governance and data and analytics quality assurance; identify and communicate all risks. Perform functional testing and data validation of reports and other data and analytics deliverables before presenting them to business users. Apply data and analytics functional knowledge to identify and motivate possible data and analytics support/improvements. Facilitate the Data Product Life Cycle and application of best practice/process. Act as the custodian of the reporting catalogue; maintain the information framework and reports. Facilitate the process between all teams regarding data governance and processes.

Reverside is a Global ICT company focusing on Digital Engineering, Integration, Cyber-Security, Cloud and Digital Transformation services with delivery centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa and Gurgaon, India. Reverside has its Global Headquarters in South Africa and is a B-BBEE Level 1 IT consulting & services organization. Reverside was founded in 2006 and has since grown to a strong team of over 300+ consultants, serving more than 40+ active clients globally.

Description

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a Business Intelligence BA Professional with 2-5 years solid experience.

Key purpose

The primary function of this job is to understand the information requirements and business processes of a client in order to write data warehouse and reporting specifications. As the business analyst in this role you will be expected to take ownership of the solution and be involved in each step of the SDLC process to ensure that the proposed warehouse/dashboard solution meets the client needs.

You will be required to:

• Understand at a detailed level how certain business processes work (Interviewing stakeholders).
• Identify, analyze and document business requirements.
• Analyze source systems and understand how information is stored and related based on the business processes (interviewing source system analysts and architects).
• Catalog and communicate the structure and content of data.
• Provide meaningful descriptions for individually named data objects.
• Produce source to target mapping documentation.
• Undertake detailed data profiling.
• Document data quality issues and work with stakeholders to formulate resolution strategies.
• Propose/assist in solutions and create logical data models for BI source implementations.
• Write dashboard/report specifications once mock-up has been agreed.
• Play an active supporting role during the development of the warehouse.
• Play an active supporting role during the development of the report/dashboard.
• Assist the Quality Assurance team to produce test plans, test cases and test scripts and write test specifications (when necessary) to ensure quality of the solution.
• Assist with testing to ensure quality of the solution (Unit, functional and data testing).

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience as business/systems analyst in building large scale data warehouses.
• 2-5 years of experience as business/systems analyst in building reports and dashboards.
• Strong analytical skills and solid experience in writing functional and technical specifications.
• Sound understanding of data modelling, both logical and physical models.
• Exposure to ETL design.

Skills

• Excellent SQL query writing experience.
• Good communication (verbal and written).
• Great attention to detail.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• MS SQL.
• MS Visio.
• Analytical.
• Data Warehousing.
• Business Analytics.

Qualifications:

• Matric.
• Relevant tertiary qualification: Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) or Bachelor of Commerce (Informatics) or any other relevant certification or diploma.

Advantageous:

• Diploma in Business Analysis.

Competencies:

• Relating and Networking.
• Persuading and Influencing.
• Presenting and Communicating Information.
• Writing and Reporting.
• Applying Expertise and Technology.
• Analyzing.
• Learning and Researching.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
• Following Instructions and Procedure.
• Adapting and Responding to Change.
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks.

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We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here! .
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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 of and earns the trust of our clients.

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.

The Payments team oversees all payment products, including both Card and Electronic Payments. This encompasses the entire payments landscape, covering systems, processing, and business aspects. Within this framework, the Payments Data Strategy team is dedicated to managing all data-related activities. Our focus areas include data strategy, forecasting and predictive modeling, insights and business analysis, as well as monitoring and reporting. By utilizing data analysis and visualization tools, the Business Intelligence Analyst will generate actionable business insights that drive tangible value for the organization. This role involves influencing and supporting the organization in making data-driven decisions that enhance performance, optimize operations, and drive growth.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration or Statistics

• Certification in Business Analysis

• At least 3 years’ experience as Business Intelligence Analyst or equivalent (data analyst etc.) including experience in data analytics, BI methods and tools, data warehousing and the data life cycle.
• Experience in identifying, quantifying, and subsequently delivering value on how to solve business challenges using data
• Experience with stakeholder engagement
• Experience in working with data on cloud platforms, such as AWS or Microsoft Azure
• Experience in building data visualizations using tools such as Power BI
• Experience of using SQL to prepare and analyze data

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and basic experience in using low/no code AutoML on modeling tools such as Power BI or AWS Sagemaker
• Design thinking
• Dimensional Modeling
• The Data Product Life Cycle (DPLC)
• Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations and best practices
• Knowledge and understanding of data quality and incident management
• Knowledge and experience of agile project management methodology

Ideal:

• Previous experience working in business analysis in the banking sector
• Knowledge of change management principles and practices
  

• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills
• Presentation Skills
• Problem-solving skills

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity; applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

About Lyra Health

Lyra is transforming mental health care through technology with a human touch to help people feel emotionally healthy at work and at home. We work with industry leaders, such as Morgan Stanley, Uber, Amgen, and other Fortune 500 companies, to improve access to effective, high-quality mental health care for their employees and their families. With our innovative digital care platform and global provider network, nearly 20 million people can receive the best care and feel better, faster. Founded by David Ebersman, former CFO of Facebook and Genentech, Lyra has raised more than $900 million.

Lyra Health is recruiting a Business Intelligence Analyst to assist with Analytics for Lyra South Africa. Reporting to the Director of BI and Consulting, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s growth and change and serve as a role model for expected behaviors and attitudes.

• Interact with Business Analysts and Systems Architects to understand data sources.
• Gather and understand requirements from the business.
• Write SQL code for reports and dashboards.
• Develop reports, cubes, or dashboards using Microsoft reporting tools.
• Perform unit testing and troubleshoot issues.
• Import data into Excel and merge datasets for analysis.
• Understand data structures, inputs, relationships, and tables.
• Maintain data integrity.
• Conduct data mining for trend analysis.
• Suggest new data fields or tables for reporting enhancements.
• Run standard monthly reports for customers and the business.

• Tertiary degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Humanities, Sociology, Health Sciences, Data Analytics, Science, Data Science, Finance, or Business Management.

• Advanced Excel skills, including macros, pivot tables, linking sheets, and testing calculations.
• Report writing experience with Microsoft SSRS and Power BI preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience transforming data into insights, creating reports, and dashboards.
• Strong knowledge of data systems, structures, and models.
• Proficiency in T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, PowerBI, and Tableau.
• Experience developing SSAS cubes, including Tabular models.
• Excellent SQL query, stored procedures, and trigger skills.

• Experience or background in mental health, wellbeing, health, or employee assistance programs is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Professional, quality-focused, and structured approach.
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Adaptable, responsible, and aware of your impact on workload and business.

• Holidays: 21 days + public holidays (Full-time).
• Discretionary bonus, group life, and disability cover.
• Employee Assistance Program.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected categories.

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Job Title: Business Intelligence Business Analyst

Ideally looking for a BI Business Analyst with 5+ years of experience. An individual with Business Intelligence project experience who possesses strong technical and project management skills would have an added advantage.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Studies, or similar, with a focus on systems or databases, or an equivalent NQF level 7 qualification or higher.
• Two (2) years of experience in a management information role.
• Three (3) years of experience with analytical tools such as Hadoop, SAS, or MS SQL, with Power BI being the most important.
• Three (3) years of experience in requirements gathering and documentation.
• Knowledge of data warehouse design, business intelligence applications, and information products.
• Understanding of change management and its importance in business process transformation.
• Experience working in a multi-project environment.
• Power BI experience (3 years required).
• Proficiency in Python.
• SQL skills (Postgres, MS SQL).
• QlikView experience.

• Project planning for Employee 360 System.
• Business analysis for Power BI dashboards and Power Apps.
• Source-to-target mapping for data repositories in Azure.
• Design, develop, and publish Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Develop tabular models with SSAS.

Description

To manage a team in implementing the Business Intelligence strategy and translating tactical strategy into actionable goals. Understand the business environment and requirements to analyze data and provide relevant insights for operational, tactical, and strategic decision-making.

• Implement the Business Intelligence strategy aligned with Group strategy and ensure team execution.
• Translate tactical business strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant BI projects aligned with strategic objectives, with specific performance measures and control systems.
• Align processes and systems with Group platform strategy and requirements.
• Drive business profitability through effective BI solutions, focusing on time and cost management.
• Support medium-term improvements to enhance profitability and strategic objectives via BI.
• Promote efficiencies by sharing reusable tools and leveraging existing solutions from other D&A teams.
• Extract data from various sources for profiling and create technical BI requirements or guide the team accordingly.
• Resolve medium to complex data queries as needed.
• Oversee and guide the team on BI business requirement documentation (BRS).
• Provide business summaries for better strategic, tactical, and operational insights and decision-making.
• Analyze information to generate value-added knowledge about the bank's products, channels, service levels, trends, or customers, and mentor the team.
• Develop business intelligence models based on analyzed data, incorporating benchmarking data for future solutions.
• Identify trends, discrepancies, and inconsistencies for decision-making purposes.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with business needs and timelines.
• Participate in new projects, designing, defining, and documenting BI solutions per business requirements and ad-hoc information requests.
• Involve in the solution lifecycle: prioritizing, designing, testing, implementing, and validating solutions.
• Evaluate solutions against business cases to ensure benefits are realized.
• Set the team's intellectual agenda and create conceptual frameworks across projects.
• Manage the creation of project outputs like documents and presentations for stakeholders.
• Build and manage partnerships with external experts or providers for BI project delivery.
• Share knowledge and ideas for new or improved data products.
• Provide thought leadership and stay updated with best practices and innovative solutions.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining the BI repository.

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Job Details

Applications will not be accepted after 12/08/25. Please submit applications before the deadline.

All appointments comply with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates may voluntarily disclose disability information, which will be kept confidential unless legally required to disclose.

This role requires an experienced and highly skilled senior business intelligence specialist with expertise in Microsoft Stack, specifically with strong experience in data warehousing, data lake technologies, and Power BI. The incumbent will serve as the technical expert responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable business intelligence solutions using Microsoft technologies such as SQL Server, Azure Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake, and Power BI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect data warehouse and data lake solutions, create insightful reports and visualizations, and deliver actionable insights to meet stakeholder needs.

Formal Education:

• Minimum 3 year Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (NQF 7). Honours/Master qualification will be advantageous.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Stack, Power BI, and data warehousing technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate) are desirable.

• Minimum 8 years of proven work experience as a Business Intelligence Specialist or similar role, with a focus on the Microsoft Stack, expertise in data warehousing, data lake technologies, and Power BI development.
• Experience in working with/in SQL Server, Azure Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Power BI.
• Experience working in an agile and waterfall development environment, following best practices for project management and collaboration.

Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your analytical skills can drive strategic decision-making? We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging the power of data to fuel growth and drive innovation within the Commercial department. As we continue our quest for improved outcomes and strategic growth, we are seeking a skilled and motivated BI Developer to play a pivotal role in enhancing our business intelligence system.

• Translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Collaborate with teams to define data requirements and integrate systems.
• Conduct thorough data validation and cleansing to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Design, develop, and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports.
• Create tools to store data and execute database queries for analysis.
• Develop visualizations and reports for projects.
• Conduct unit testing and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate and improve data collection processes and data quality checks.
• Provide training and support to users on data analytic tools and techniques.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in data analytics.

• BSC, BCom, or equivalent degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven industry experience as a BI Developer or Data Scientist (automotive industry experience is a plus), minimum 3 years.
• Proficiency in database management systems and BI technologies.
• Background in data warehouse design and data mining.
• Experience with BI technologies (preferably Qliksense or Microsoft Power BI).
• Strong knowledge of SQL and working with large complex data sets.
• Experience in other analytical tools such as Python or R.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Reference: JHB001497-FE-1

Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gauteng - Johannesburg

About Us:
Join our vibrant team at a leading telecommunications company dedicated to fostering equal interaction and transactions for all in South Africa!

Job Summary:
As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you'll dive into data to uncover insights, support decision-making, and craft innovative solutions. Get ready to make a difference and have fun doing it!

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze data to drive strategic decisions.
2. Develop creative solutions to meet business needs.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance reporting.
4. Keep our team informed with timely and accurate information.

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.