Data & BI Support Analyst
Executive Placements · Kensington
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Data Analysis & Reporting
- Design, build, and maintain data pipelines from SQL databases, Excel, CSV files, and other data sources.
- Develop, publish, and continuously improve Power BI dashboards and reports.
- Create meaningful visualisations and KPI reporting to support business decision-making.
- Write efficient and accurate SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, validation, and reporting.
Business Intelligence Development
- Perform data modelling, DAX development, and Power Query transformations within Power BI.
- Optimise dashboard performance and enhance user experience.
- Translate stakeholder requirements into reporting solutions and actionable insights.
- Support the ongoing development and enhancement of BI reporting capabilities.
Data Quality & Governance
- Conduct data validation and reconciliation activities to ensure reporting accuracy.
- Implement and maintain data quality controls and checks.
- Apply data governance best practices and ensure compliance with privacy and data protection requirements.
- Ensure analytical outputs are validated before distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
AI-Assisted Analytics
- Leverage AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and similar technologies to accelerate insight generation.
- Use AI-assisted techniques for trend identification, anomaly detection, data summarisation, and executive reporting.
- Apply best practices in prompt engineering and validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and business relevance.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting and analytical requirements.
- Present findings and recommendations in a clear, concise, and business-friendly manner.
- Convert complex datasets into compelling stories that support data-driven decision-making.
- Support dashboard adoption and continuous improvement through stakeholder feedback.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Diploma or Degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience
- 2-4 years of experience in a Data Analyst, BI Analyst, or Reporting Analyst role.
- Experience supporting business intelligence and reporting environments.
- Exposure to operational, service, or business performance reporting environments will be advantageous.
Technical Skills
- Intermediate to Advanced SQL, including joins, aggregations, and data manipulation.
- Strong Power BI experience, including:
- Data Modelling
- DAX
- Power Query
- Dashboard design and optimisation
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- Pivot Tables
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