Job Description :
As a Specialist: BI, with a focus on financial processes and reporting requirements combined with a passion for data solutions, the individual will be required to develop optimised BI solutions and visualise results utilising technologies from the MS BI stack and OneStream application.
The individual needs to be able to identify opportunities for improvement of business support processes driven by data and data flows.
The ideal candidate for this role should have a fundamental desire to deliver accurate, optimised and time-efficient BI solutions aimed at improving business success.
DUTIES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the development of technical standards to be followed within the BI department
Deliver solutions to junior developer/s to ensure that solutions comply with quality and compliance objectives
Resolution of technical escalations on BI project reported incidents
Query, analyse and build management reports
Utilising the MS BI stack and OneStream application to produce the most effective as well as situation- and business-appropriate solution - including Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, OneStream, MS Excel, pivot tables and other tools
Build and maintain data warehouse processes such as data pipelines, dimensions and fact tables
Maintain an awareness and understanding of technological advances; provide continuous research and assessment of new resources and technology available
Provide technical assistance to other BI team members (Information sharing)
Train end users and technical support staff as required
Perform code reviews, analyse execution plans, and refactor inefficient code
Collaborate with IT operations and testing resources to ensure timely releases of projects and make sure database environments are sustainable
Collaborate with IT operations to perform root cause analysis
Be able to take directions and complete tasks on time with minimal supervision
Participate in special projects as needed and perform other BI-related duties as assigned
Work in a team environment
Work on multiple assignments concurrently under aggressive deadlines
Independently generate outputs which represent operational data in a brief and intelligible format, suitable for the target audience, which includes executive leadership department managers and the executive board of directors
Establish, support, and apportion data tools to the unit He/she will actively determine prospective data and analytical requests to support management requirements
Carry out quality assessment of data, data reports and the accompanying decisions
Analyze findings and offer action-driven recommendations and insights to executive leaders and managers based on results
Trail industry yardstick, trends and benchmarks, and convey such information to executive leaders
EDUCATION:
Proven track record of involvement with BI solution development projects
5+ Years work experience in data analysis/ mining
1+ Years work experience in BI cloud solution development, incl databases, data lakes data processing and visualisations
2+ Years work experience in designing and developing MS SSAS tabular models
3+ Years work experience in developing Power BI solutions
2+ Years work experience in data warehouse design
Experience and understanding of financial reporting
Impressive experience in designing managerial level presentations and reports
Experience in analysing and carrying out interpretations by utilizing intricate data sets
Advanced SQL Query writing skills
Advanced Excel skills
Experience in SSIS or another BI ETL Tool
DAX script writing would be an advantage
C# intermediate experience would be an advantage
Advanced understanding of data warehousing concepts
Experience with core web development technologies - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc would be an advantage
Experience as MS SQL DBA would be an advantage
Demonstrate skills in generating efficient, reliable working relationships with staff, and customers
Outstanding skills in finding resolution to complicated problems while performing independently in a multifaceted and dynamic environment
Critical-thinking and problem-solving
Outstanding Communication skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Honesty and integrity
Criminal and credit clear
Punctual
Attention to detail
Team player
Client-focused
Strong analytical ability
Closing Date 28 August 2026