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  • Post Date: February 26, 2025
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Job title:  Business Intelligence Analyst

Locations: Remote (Pretoria preferred)
A newly created position is available for a BI Analyst with 3 or more years of experience in a Business Intelligence role.

This role presents a unique opportunity to develop the BI function from the ground up, shaping the strategic direction of data utilisation within the company.

If you are enthusiastic about transforming data into strategic assets and are eager to establish a function that will make a significant impact, this could be the ideal role for you.

You will report directly to the VP of Shared Services and collaborate closely with senior leaders across various departments.

Your primary responsibility will be gathering data requirements from these stakeholders and working with the Data Science team to obtain the necessary data. Utilising tools such as Power BI, you will create dashboards, reports, and other visualisations that provide clear visibility into key performance metrics, thereby supporting teams in achieving their objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Engage with senior leaders to understand their data needs and translate them into comprehensive BI solutions.
  • Develop Visualizations: Design and implement dashboards, reports, and other visual tools using Power BI to provide insights into key metrics.
  • Data Integration: Work closely with the Data Science team to ensure seamless integration and accessibility of data from various sources.
  • Maintain Data Accuracy: Ensure the integrity and reliability of data by implementing robust validation and testing procedures.
  • Provide Training and Support: Educate end-users on how to interpret BI outputs and utilise them effectively in their decision-making processes.
  • Stay Current with BI Trends: Keep abreast of the latest BI tools and methodologies developments to continually enhance the team’s capabilities.

Requirements

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in a BI role, with a proven track record of developing impactful data visualisations and reports.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in Power BI and other data visualisation tools; experience with data modeling and SQL is highly desirable.
  • Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to analyse complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
  • Problem-Solving Aptitude: Strong critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
  • Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage relationships with various stakeholders.

Bonus Points & Other Considerations

  • Industry Experience: Experience in retail or consumer behaviour analytics.
  • Advanced Analytics: Familiarity with predictive analytics and machine learning concepts.
  • Project Management: Experience managing BI projects from conception through implementation.
  • Certifications: Relevant certifications in BI tools or methodologies.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Bi-Annual Key Performance Objectives (KPO) Bonus Scheme
  • Employer-sponsored provident fund (% of base salary will be discussed)
  • Employer-sponsored Discovery health plan (% of base salary will be discussed)
  • Hours and place of work are determined by operational requirements (currently remote, preferably in Pretoria).
Note: 

  • Although we endeavour to provide feedback to all applicants, should you not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
  • Successful applicants will be contacted within 14 days of applying.
  • Let’s Recruit reserves the right to cancel or amend an advertised vacancy at any time.
To apply, send your detailed resume to nadia@letsrecruit.co.za

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