Role Description

Our client requires the services of a Business Intelligence Specialist. The role requires the individual to structure and analyze data for the purpose of producing reports and to develop and implement suitable BI solutions, in collaboration with internal stakeholders within the Group of Companies.

Job Specification

Standardize data collection and interpretation within the group
Make recommendations towards application analysis and data modelling designs
Generate reports and provide Management with recommendation on data analysis findings
Create and maintain reporting and data structures to various Business Units
Collaborate with Management and Business Unit heads on BI needs and solutions
Collaborate with internal stakeholders for continuous improvement and automation initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve processes and strategies to optimize business and financial performance
Create an internal awareness culture by providing guidance and direction on the use of data reporting, the application of BI systems and data collection processes
Provide guidance to employees at all levels on how to make optimal use of data


Minimum Requirements

5+ years working experience in the field of business intelligence and business analysis
Knowledge in the technical aspects of business intelligence, including data modelling and data management
Intermediate to advanced expertise in the Microsoft BI solutions offerings
Formal university qualification, relevant technical qualification, BI or SQL qualifications will be an advantage

Job Required Knowledge & Skills
Understanding of the financial services field is an advantage
Knowledge of semantic models / layers
Knowledge of designing frameworks and data structures for reporting and analysis
Proficient in the use of query and reporting analysis tools
Intermediate VBA, Python or equivalent coding skills
Advanced Power BI skills
Advanced Excel skills (Up to date with latest developments)
Intermediate M-Query (Power Query)
Beginner Power Pivot
Intermediate T-SQL
Beginner/Intermediate Power Automate
Intermediate SSIS (SQL Server integration services)
Intermediate SSAS (SQL Server analysis services)
Intermediate/Advanced DAX
Intermediate knowledge of best practice and reporting database architecture
Beginner/Intermediate SQL server administration skills (SSMS – SQL Server management services)

Specific Professional Competencies
Strong business acumen and the understanding of consumer behavior, trends, etc.
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Adhering to principles and values
Planning and organizing
Decision making and initiating action
Formulating and editing
Networking skills
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
Adapting and responding to change
Learning and researching
Working with people


Please take note that initial correspondence will be via email
Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates
If you have not received a reply within 3 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful