Lead BI Developer - EE (Centurion)

Reference: CEN001396-JM-1

Job Purpose: Developing and maintaining data strategies aligned to supporting overall business goals. Management & technical execution of strategic business data projects and reporting Translate complex data findings for various stakeholders across relevant departments as a decision support service. Managing subordinates & ensuring they achieve KPIs and achieve business goals.

Qualifications and or Experience

• Python

• R (programming language)

• MS SQL

• NoSQL

• API handling

• Diploma / Degree in Information Systems

• BI Reporting (Power BI will be added advantage)

• Understanding of data warehouse design

• Azure cloud computing – added advantage

• Azure data lake and database

• Azure analysis and integration services

• SSIS

• Microsoft 365 suite

• Demonstrated management skills with the ability to lead and motivate others

• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives

• Strong knowledge of a Business Intelligence department's workings, KPIs and best practices

Beneficial

• Microsoft Power Automate

• Microsoft Forms

• Microsoft Dataverse

• Working knowledge of other BI technologies

• Ability to read and create Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD)

• C-Sharp development understanding

• SSRS, PBIRS

• AI techniques and technology usage

• Project management skills

• Good communication skills

• Analytical skills (Information processing)

• Good understanding of IT Infrastructure

• Good understanding of Microsoft applications and SQL Databases

• Ability to take ownership of a BI problem or project from beginning to completion

Key Responsibilities: Data Platform Development:

• Understanding of data requirements

• Knowledge of database structure and where relevant data resides

• Envision optimal structure for reporting

• Data warehousing appropriate to report requirements

• Knowledge of current dataset portfolio

• Ability to update / improve current data for various functions

Report Development

• Understanding of report requirements

• Appropriate report UI development

• Documentation of report requirements and usage/ explanation

• Continuous feedback/ communication and confirmation of report relevance

• Knowledge of current reporting portfolio – ability to update/ improve current reports for various functions

General and Task Management

• Ability to take ownership of a task until its resolution.

• Engage with task owners to ensure the task has been completed in the desired way

• Update and maintain the task lists or boards used to keep track of tasks

• Consult or brainstorm on issue items where necessary

• Participate in planning for the future discussions

• Understanding infrastructure required for company systems

• Basic working knowledge of different data bases within the Company

• Learn a skill the company needs to accomplish a task

• Project management

Duties & Responsibilities

Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful. Package & Remuneration

R 60000 - R 70000 - Monthly