Cape Town: Data Engineer(Business Intelligence) posted by DLK Group

February 8, 2026 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

DLK Group

Western Cape

Other IT/Computer

Job Description

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and data infrastructure to support data-intensive applications and analytics solutions using Azure Data Factory and Power BI Fabric. The role involves developing and optimising data pipelines, Power BI semantic models, and reports, as well as designing robust data architectures and overseeing data engineering initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Data Engineer contributes to the strategic direction of data platforms, ensuring reliable, high-quality data to support business intelligence and analytics needs.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

Translate business requirements into technical data solutions
Understanding and practical experience in the Data Warehouse Life Cycle.
Participate in and contribute to architectural forums within WCG BI team
Data modelling (Dimensional, multi-dimensional and Relational)
ETL/Data Pipeline Architecture and implementation.
Process Automation and Architecture.
Understanding of DAX queries and Cubes (semantic models).
Data integration between legacy and modern systems.
Interface with users to understand and agree on specifications
Ad-hoc scripts to facilitate user queries
Cloud Platforms: Deploy and manage data solutions on cloud platforms such as Azure
Batch support
Batch scheduling
TSQL (for database management and querying)
Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including data architecture diagrams, ETL workflows, and system documentation, to facilitate understanding and maintainability of data solutions.
Participate in design, peer and code reviews
Daily technical, functional and operation support for existing Business Intelligence solutions.
Monitoring, Optimization and Troubleshooting: Monitor data pipelines and infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks and optimize for scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Troubleshoot and fix data-related issues.
Contribute to the ideology and growth of moving the architecture to modern platforms, on-premise and/or cloud.
Working knowledge of PowerBI reporting.
Ensure technical skills remain relevant to emerging industry or organisational technical strategies e.g. Azure Cloud Solutions, Artificial Intelligence initiatives.

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Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
Relevant postgraduate qualification (Honours or Masters) will be advantageous
Microsoft Azure certifications such as:
Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Strong practical experience with Azure Data Factory and Power BI Fabric

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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Western Cape

The Western Cape, situated on the south coast of South Africa, is home to a thriving IT industry that offers a diverse range of career opportunities for professionals with expertise in various fields.

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The average salary ranges for IT professionals in the Western Cape are as follows: software engineers and developers can expect to earn between R800 000 to R1 200 000 per annum; data scientists and analysts can range from R600 000 to R900 000; cybersecurity specialists can earn anywhere from R500 000 to R800 000; and IT project managers can command salaries ranging from R400 000 to R700 000. These figures are based on industry standards and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and company size.

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Career growth opportunities are plentiful for IT professionals in the Western Cape, with many companies offering training and development programs to help employees upskill and reskill. With experience, professionals can move into senior roles such as technical lead or manager, or transition into related fields like business analysis or consulting. The region’s entrepreneurial spirit also makes it an ideal location for startups, providing opportunities for IT professionals to launch their own businesses or join innovative companies that are shaping the future of technology.

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