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Join a high-impact finance team driving strategic decision-making across a leading mining and resources group.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a detail-obsessed finance professional who thrives on translating complex data into clean, compelling stories. You'll sit at the intersection of reporting, analysis, and business planning , playing a pivotal role in how the Exco and Board understand performance, risks, and strategic direction.

If you're the kind of person who obsesses over crisp PowerPoint decks, loves connecting numbers to meaning, and is equally comfortable with spreadsheets and stakeholders - this one's got your name on it.

Why join this team?

• Work directly with senior leadership including CFO, Financial Director, and CEO
• Be the storyteller behind the numbers that shape strategy
• Own and enhance reporting for high-stakes presentations (Exco, Board, CEO)
• Blend reporting, business analysis, and financial modelling in one dynamic role
• Bring structure and insight to budgeting and business planning processes
• Opportunity to flex your modelling skills and grow in FP&A and strategy

What you'll be doing:

• Taking raw financial data from multiple entities and turning it into crisp, board-ready reporting decks
• Building PowerPoint presentations that actually get read clear, insightful, and professionally polished
• Analysing group financials to identify key trends, risks, and performance narratives
• Supporting strategic business planning cycles across multiple entities
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure reporting aligns with business goals
• Contributing to the development of financial models that allow for sensitivity and scenario analysis (especially during budgeting cycles)
• Stepping up to present when needed, you'll be trusted as a knowledgeable voice in the room

We're looking for someone who is:

• A qualified CA(SA) or CIMA professional
• Experienced 7+ years in financial reporting and analysis within a large corporate, ideally in mining, FMCG, or construction
• Technically sharp - fluent in Excel, PowerPoint, and familiar with ERP/reporting tools
• A visual thinker - able to build slick presentations that speak to executive-level audiences
• A critical thinker - you won't just report numbers; you'll ask what they mean
• Personable and confident - you can collaborate, challenge, and present with credibility
• Commercially minded - understands how financial results align with strategy and risk

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iqbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. We are seeking an experiencedBusiness Intelligence and Business Analyst with a strong background in data and analytics to consult to our client in the financial services industry.

The Business Intelligence and Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering, analysing, and understanding business users’ data and analytics requirements and translating these requirements into analytics best practice technical solutions that meet the relevant business objectives. This role requires extensive experience in both business processes and technical systems to ensure that technology solutions are aligned with business goals. This is a hybrid role that requires 3-4 days onsite in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:

Advanced Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

• Lead the collection and documentation of business and technical requirements from stakeholders.

• Conduct in-depth feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments for proposed solutions.

Complex Data Model Design and Development:

• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.

• Design and propose data models, including process models, specifications, and architecture, and collaborate with developers on data solutions.

Implementation and Quality Assurance:

• Liaise with developers, vendors, and IT teams to ensure data models are accurately implemented.

• Assist with system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), validation, and quality assurance.

• Support the deployment and integration of new data models or enhancements.

Maintenance and Continuous Improvement:

• Provide expert-level support and maintenance for existing data models.

• Proactively identify opportunities for data model improvements and enhancements.

• Implement updates and improvements to existing data models as needed.

Documentation and Training:

• Create and maintain comprehensive data model documentation, including user manuals, technical guides, and process diagrams.

• Conduct training sessions and provide advanced support to end-users and stakeholders on data model functionalities and best practices.

Experience:

Minimum:

• At least 3 years of proven experience in drafting functional specifications.

• BI Business Analysis, data design, and systems analysis experience in a data and analytics environment.

• Stakeholder engagement for the purpose of identifying and specifying business requirements.

• Liaising between business and functional stakeholders; translating requirements.

Nice to haves:

• Business Information Business Analysis experience in a finance/banking environment.

• Exposure to a credit environment.

Qualifications:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management or Business Analysis

• Grade 12 National Certificate.

Knowledge:

• Relevant business area knowledge.

• Data and analytics Business Analysis.

• Data Warehouse Methodologies.

• Front End Technologies.

• BI Best Practice.

• Data Analysis.

• Data Governance.

• Financial systems and procedures.

• Visualisation.

• Data Product Life Cycle.

Skills:

• Facilitation Skills.

• Communication Skills.

• Negotiation Skills.

• Attention to Detail.

• Interpersonal & Relationship Management Skills.

• Analytical Skills.

• Presentation Skills.

Competencies:

• Deciding and Initiating Action.

• Relating and Networking.

• Persuading and Influencing.

• Presenting and Communicating Information.

• Applying Expertise and Technology.

• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.

• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.

Conditions of Employment:

• Clear criminal and credit record.

• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required.

• Contactable via own mobile phone.

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 utilising research from iqbusiness and our partners, allocating teams to build and implement solutions, or deploying point expertise to address a skills shortage. Whatever the challenges, we support them in overcoming them.

What’s in it for you:

At iqbusiness, we prioritise work-life balance and offer attractive salary packages with generous employee benefits. Our offices are conveniently located in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, ensuring ease even during challenging times like load shedding. We foster a workplace culture that values flexibility and supports your personal needs. Moreover, our diverse talent pool provides ample opportunities for growth and development through meaningful interactions with your colleagues. Join us and experience the best of both worlds: a fulfilling career and a fulfilling life outside of work.

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:

1. First, we'll dive into your CV, delving into your background, interests, passions, and tech prowess. If you're a shining star that aligns with our needs, congratulations! You'll swiftly move on to step two.
2. 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.
3. If you emerge victorious from this encounter, a thrilling challenge awaits you—an online assessment to prove your mettle. But wait, there's more! You'll also mingle with more of our extraordinary team members.
4. 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!
5. We eagerly extend to you an offer of employment, formalities having been dealt with promptly.
   

So, if you're ready to embark on a whirlwind recruitment adventure, buckle up and send us that CV!

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.

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.

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

We are seeking a highly accomplished and visionary Business Intelligence Developer to join our team. As a BI Developer, you will report into the Business Intelligence Manager and be responsible for developing and maintaining BI and Reporting solutions.

Comptencies

• Proficient in reporting writing tools such as SSRS, dashboarding tools like Power Bi.
• Solid understanding of relational databases, Microsoft T-SQL.
• Solid understanding of ETL processes.
• Understanding of scheduling tools such as control-m.
• Fundamental understanding of basic warehouse concepts.
• Performance tuning of complex SQL queries.

As a Business Intelligence Developer, you will be expected to:

• Work with both Business Analysts and business owners to develop and enhance reports and dashboards.
• Maintain and enhance existing ETL processes.
• Be on regular after-hour stand-by support for the data warehouse loads.
• Performance tuning of stored procedures and reports.
• Ensure that development standards and processes are followed according to Apex’s best practices.

• A degree or diploma (3 years) with majors Information Systems or Computer Science will be a strong advantage.
• A good working knowledge of IT systems in a corporate environment.
• At least 2-3 years of solid SQL Server development experience, with profiency in report writing skills. This includes but not limited to building complex stored procedures, functions, and views.
• 3-5 years’ experience in building integration solutions independently.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including an ability to work independently from the business analyst team when appropriate.
• A high tolerance for ambiguity as requirements is not always clear at the start of a project and can change as users and analysts start to see the data.
• Self-starter who can take the initiative to learn new technologies independently and not just wait to be sent on training.
• Solid time management and communication skills essential.
• Ability to multi-task and to work on multiple project streams simultaneously.
• High personal integrity.
• The below skills are not an absolute requirement but would give the candidate a significant advantage over others.
  • Scheduling tools such Control-m
  • Cloud based database solutions like Snowflake
  • Cloud based ETL solutions like DBT
  • A background in Investment and Financial Accounting

You will report to the team manager of the Business Intelligence Team for Open Ended Funds (SA).

Remuneration is market related depending on experience.

Disclaimer : Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

SUMMARY :

Our client is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst who can convert company data into actionable insights by collecting, analysing, reporting, and visualising it, which supports informed decision-making and ongoing business operations.

POSITION INFO : Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with data stakeholders and business stakeholders to identify and gather relevant data sources and integrate data from various ICT systems.
• Design, develop and maintain interactive dashboards that monitor relevant metrics.
• Analyse data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies; and translate data findings into actionable insights that support business decision-making.
• Leverage BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Grafana) and scripting (e.g., SQL, Python) to automate routine reporting tasks.

Required Qualifications :

Required Experience :

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We are looking for a highly collaborative and analytical Business Intelligence Partner to support cross-functional projects and reporting needs between the Business Intelligence, Merchandising, and Product teams in our global luxury jewellery business.

In this role, you’ll help translate business needs into actionable insights and automated reports. You’ll work closely with teams across buying, planning, design, and operations to gather requirements, build dashboards, and ensure teams have access to the right data at the right time. This role is ideal for someone who is both data-literate and commercially aware, with a keen eye for storytelling through numbers.

We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, who enjoys solving problems, takes initiative, and is committed to growing both their skills and their professional brand in the jewellery industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary BI liaison for the Merchandising and Product Development teams, understanding their needs and translating them into clear reporting and data requirements.
• Build, automate, and maintain dashboards and reports that support:
• Sell-through and stock analysis
• Work collaboratively on cross-departmental projects, including pricing strategy, demand planning, and NPD (new product development) tracking.
• Support the Merchandising team in preparing weekly trade reports, seasonal reviews, and executive presentations with clean, visual insights.
• Partner with IT, data engineers, or BI developers to ensure data pipelines are accurate, scalable, and aligned with reporting goals.
• Help ensure consistency and standardization of data definitions, KPIs, and tools across the company.
• Identify gaps in reporting and proactively suggest tools, visualizations, or new metrics that drive better decision-making.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in a BI, data analyst, merchandising analyst, or a planning role.
• Experience working with product or retail data (especially in luxury/fashion/jewellery) is highly desirable

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Analyst, Product Management, and General Business
• Industries Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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A unique opportunity for a BI Analyst exists at South Africa’s friendliest retail brand.

We are looking for a passionate expert that has a creative flair, and is not afraid to challenge the status quo to find efficient and effective solutions that support business processes and decision making. The role is responsible for the design and delivery of robust reporting and data visualisation solutions that support operational and analytical needs.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct impact assessments to understand and mitigate risks to systems and business processes.
• Obtain, manipulate and analyse business data to derive insights.
• Develop dashboards and reports to provide insights for decision making and help highlight trends and patterns in data sets.
• Provide technical support for simple support requests and resolve timeously.
• Write SQL queries where applicable or utilise data solutions tool sets.
• Test and validate solutions in accordance with specification and user requirements.
• Visualize data using appropriate tools.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Business degree with Analytical/Commercial subjects, Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent NQF level 8 qualification
• Minimum 5+ years’ Business Intelligence experience
• Experience with test-driven development
• BI Analysis, data design or analysis experience in a data and analytics environment
• Advanced working knowledge of SQL
• Retail knowledge and experience will be an advantage
• Proficient in Google Workspace, MS Office Suite, Qlik/BO, Data/looker Studio and GCP will be advantageous
• A curious self-starter who takes initiative, investigates problems, see possibilities and takes action
• Competencies required : Devotion to Quality, Accurate, Assertive, Cooperation, Analysing and forming opinions, market orientation, Integrity, Drive.

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