SENIOR DATA & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER

We are seeking a Senior Data & Business Intelligence Developer who can transform complex, multi-source data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making. In this role, you’ll combine strong technical expertise with analytical thinking, working closely with business stakeholders to design, build, and deliver high-value BI solutions. You will leverage your skills in SQL, data modeling, and mathematical manipulation to extract insight from large datasets and present it through engaging, user-friendly reports and dashboards. This position requires both technical depth and business acumen, with a focus on creating trusted, actionable intelligence across the organization. Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Analysis & Solution Design - Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges, performance drivers, and information needs. - Translate business questions into technical requirements, KPIs, and performance metrics. - Conduct data discovery, quality assessments, and gap analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness. - Prototype analytical approaches to uncover trends, correlations, and predictive patterns. Data & BI Development - Design and build scalable data models and ETL processes across multiple data sources. - Develop intuitive BI reports and dashboards using SQL, PowerPivot, Power BI and Qlik Sense - Apply mathematical and statistical techniques to derive insights, improve forecasting, and support decision-making. - Ensure reports are designed with clarity, usability, and storytelling in mind. Collaboration & Mentorship - Facilitate solution walkthroughs and demos to validate outputs with stakeholders. - Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge of data modeling, BI best practices, and analytical techniques. - Contribute to the development of reusable BI components, templates, and data assets. Governance, Maintenance & Support - Adhere to data governance and security frameworks. - Perform regular audits and optimizations to ensure data accuracy and system performance. - Troubleshoot and resolve BI solution issues, providing ongoing support to business users. Required Qualifications & Skills - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Honours preferred). - 5 years of experience working with SQL and relational databases. - Proven track record in designing and delivering BI solutions. - Strong skills in handling large, complex datasets and applying mathematical or statistical methods to extract insights. - Experience in stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, and translating needs into actionable BI outputs. - Excellent problem-solving ability with a focus on creating practical, business-focused solutions. - Strong communication skills, able to simplify and present technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Desirable Skills - Experience in a logistics or supply chain environment. - Exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning solutions like Syspro, SAP, etc. - Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, POPIA). Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Report & Dashboard Adoption Rate – % of targeted users actively engaging with BI outputs. - Insight-to-Action Time – Average duration from requirement sign-off to delivery of a solution. - Data Accuracy & Reliability – Number of defects or data-related errors reported by business users. - Reuse Rate of BI Assets – % of new solutions leveraging shared datasets, templates, or logic. - Stakeholder Satisfaction – Business feedback on the relevance and quality of BI outputs.

Location: Durban, ZA

Posted Date: 9/18/2025