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Job Description – BI Analyst (Power BI, Microsoft Environment)

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled
BI Analyst
with extensive expertise in
Power BI
,
MS SQL Server
, and financial data analysis to support the execution of
Client Profitability Tracking and Reporting
for a leading financial institution. The ideal candidate will have experience designing complex dashboards, delivering actionable insights, and working in a
Microsoft technology stack
environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain
  Power BI dashboards
  and reports for client profitability tracking and reporting.
• Work within a
  Microsoft ecosystem
  using
  MS SQL Server
  as the primary data source.
• Translate business requirements into
  data models
  and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with data analysts, finance teams, and business stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely insights.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with
  financial reporting standards
  .
• Optimize data models and queries for performance and scalability.
• Support
  ad-hoc reporting and analysis
  needs.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years
  of experience as a BI Analyst or similar role.
• Expert-level proficiency in
  Power BI
  (DAX, Power Query, data modeling) and
  MS SQL Server
  for data integration.
• Strong knowledge of
  financial data structures, profitability metrics, and KPIs
  .
• Experience in
  banking or financial services
  preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Statistics, or related field.
• Microsoft certifications in Power BI, SQL Server, or Data Analytics would be an advantage.

Job Description – Data Analyst (SQL, Microsoft Environment)

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned
Data Analyst
with strong expertise in
SQL
,
MS SQL Server
, and financial data analysis to support
Client Profitability Tracking and Reporting
initiatives in a
Microsoft technology stack
environment. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing financial datasets, writing queries, and ensuring accurate reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with BI analysts and finance teams to prepare datasets for profitability analysis.
• Write, optimize, and maintain
  complex SQL queries
  on
  MS SQL Server
  for data extraction, transformation, and validation.
• Analyze financial data and support
  profitability reporting
  processes.
• Perform
  data cleansing, validation, and quality checks
  to ensure accuracy.
• Support
  ad-hoc financial analysis
  and develop standard reporting frameworks.
• Document data processes, queries, and reporting standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years
  of experience as a Data Analyst or similar role.
• Expert-level proficiency in
  SQL
  with
  MS SQL Server
  (joins, CTEs, performance tuning, and optimization).
• Experience with
  financial data, reporting, and profitability analysis
  in banking or financial services.
• Exposure to
  BI tools
  such as Power BI or Tableau is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to handle
  large, complex datasets
  efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Statistics, or related field.
• Microsoft certifications in SQL Server or Data Analytics preferred.

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Responsibilities and KRA’s:

• Identify, clarify, and agree on data and analytics requirements.
• Liaises with POs to understand and document their data and analytics requirements; performing analytical processes and measures related to the processes.
• Adopts multiple actions with stakeholders to elicit the requirements; uses interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, business process descriptions, user cases, scenarios, and business analysis.
• Provides functional knowledge and expert input during planning, design and implementation phases of projects and initiatives between Data Chapter, Data Squad, and business.
• Assists stakeholders (e.g. Product Managers) with data-related scoping and planning.
• Applies end-to-end best practices to deliver data and analytics requirements.
• Ensures appropriate testing is done and provides the business with assistance during user acceptance testing.
• Provides business with functional and technical assistance during data and analytics implementations.
• Applies business and data and analytics functional knowledge at all times to identify possible improvement opportunities and motivate with business.
• Owns personal continued professional development to remain current with data and analytics industry trends, particularly around data and analytics tools and technologies.
• Analyses, understands, and documents relevant data and analytics technical requirements; performs data modeling and maps the analytic solution to the relevant data sources.
• Works closely with the Data Architect(s) and Data Modeller(s) to design, refine, and implement analytic solutions to execute the functional design of the relevant data and analytics solution; including reports and dashboards.
• Provides input to data governance and data and analytics quality assurance; identifies and communicates all risks.
• Performs functional testing and data validation of reports and other data and analytics deliverables before presenting to business users.
• Applies data and analytics functional knowledge at all times to identify and motivate possible data and analytics support/improvements.
• Facilitate the Data Product Life Cycle and application of best practices/processes.
• Acts as the custodian of the reporting catalog; maintains the information framework and reports.
• Facilitates the process between all teams regarding data governance and processes.

• At least 5 years of proven experience in drafting functional specifications
• At least 5 years of proven BI Business Analysis, data design, and systems analysis experience in a data and analytics environment
• At least 5 years of Stakeholder engagement to identify and specify business requirements experience.
• At least 5 years of Liaising between business and functional stakeholders; translating requirements experience
• 3+ Years of Business Information Business Analysis experience in a finance/banking environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar fields like Information Systems, Big Data, etc would be advantageous.
• AWS Certification would be advantageous
• Martech (Marketing Technology) experience advantageous
• Related Technical certifications
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment in an Agile framework
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

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.

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".

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About the job Business Analysts - Data & Analytics

Our Company is looking for a perceptive Business Analyst: Data & Analytics with a high curiosity quotient to join the Supply Chain Intelligence team our company, based at Head Office in Durban.

• Drive Continuous Business Improvement initiatives
• In partnership with business users identify continuous business improvement opportunities.
• Identify business improvement opportunities in partnership with business users by developing appropriate Use Cases.
• Support Project-/Product Owner to evaluate and Quantify above mentioned Use Cases by performing a Cost-Benefit analysis.
• Assist functional teams to Streamline Business Processes.
• Develop Data & Analytics Solutions
• Lead and implement cross-functional data & visualisation projects.
• Liaise between business functions and technical teams to deliver analytics solutions.
• Unpack and document business requirements.
• Agree project scope and compile functional specifications.
• Review and analyse technical specification documents.
• Prepare the project plan by engaging all relevant parties.
• Plan for project-related hardware and software requirements by liaising on an ongoing basis with the infrastructure team and external software supplier(s).
• Adhere to ways of working & governance.
• Ensure effective communication.
• Serve as a liaison between the business and technical consultants.
• Provide post-implementation guidance and support to all end-users.
• Provide Support and Training
• Lead & support RCL FOODS on their digital upskilling journey.
• Work in conjunction with learning team, super users and citizen analysts to deliver and conduct end user training on existing and new data analytics solutions.
• Assist business users in resolving BI related issues.
• Provide clear problem definition and liaise with necessary technical experts / external consultants to resolve technical issues.
• Develop Technical Expertise
• Develop specialist knowledge of the relevant technologies to support.

• Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or Statistics.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience within a similar role, ideally having worked in an FMCG / Supply Chain environment.
• Business principles
• Business process
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Analytics problem methodologies
• Database/warehouse design principles
• AI, Machine Learning & RPA technologies
• SAP R/3 & BW
• Microsoft Power & Azure Platform
• Power BI & DAX (Advanced)
• SQL Skills (intermediate)
• SSIS, SSAS & SSRS
• Tabular Editor