Lead BI Developer - EE (Centurion)

SUMMARY:
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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

POSITION INFO:
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.