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Power BI and Data Analytics Specialist

South Africa, Western Cape
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Area: South Africa, Western Cape
Sector: IT / Computers / Software
Posted: 20 January 2025

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Job Title: Power BI and Data Analytics Specialist

Location: Devonbosch, Stellenbosch
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Minimum 2 years

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Power BI Specialist with at least 2 years of professional experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Power BI, a solid understanding of SQL or PostgreSQL, and a proactive mindset. As part of our team, you will work collaboratively to design, develop, and implement data solutions that drive business insights and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI to provide actionable business insights.
  • Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into Power BI for analysis.
  • Write and optimize SQL/PostgreSQL queries for data extraction, aggregation, and transformation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Maintain and optimize existing Power BI reports and datasets for performance and scalability.
  • Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency across all reports and dashboards.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within reporting workflows.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Power BI and data visualization technologies.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Power BI development.
  • Proficiency in SQL or PostgreSQL for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively present insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to shared goals.
  • A proactive mindset, with a willingness to take initiative and suggest improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) in Power BI.
  • Knowledge of database management systems and data warehousing concepts.
  • Familiarity with other BI tools or data visualization platforms.
  • Experience in Agile or Scrum project methodologies.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a dynamic work environment with a hybrid office/remote week that encourages flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Collaborate in a highly team-focused and goal-driven atmosphere, where everyone works together to achieve shared objectives.
  • Enjoy long weekends for every public holiday, promoting rest and rejuvenation to enhance productivity and creativity.
  • Experience a quality-over-quantity approach that values impactful contributions, allowing you to become a key player quickly and gain recognition for your work.
  • Have access to excellent Employee Assistance Programme whereby all employees and 8 dependents obtain free access to Mental Health Support, Debt Counselling, Legal Advice, Fitness Support, Nutritional Advice and E-Care Services.