Job Description
About the Role
The Business Intelligence Engineer role at O’Brien Recruitment plays a key part in transforming data into meaningful insights that support informed business decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full lifecycle of BI solutions, from development and implementation through to optimisation, support, and performance tuning.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders and BI Analysts to convert data into actionable business insights
- Own the full lifecycle development, implementation, production support, and optimisation of Enterprise Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and BI reporting environments
- Design and implement scalable reporting and analytical solutions aligned to business requirements
- Analyse business and functional requirements and translate them into robust, operable data solutions
- Ensure data pipelines and supporting infrastructure operate efficiently and reliably
- Provide ongoing operational support, including bug fixes and performance enhancements
- Automate data extraction processes and reporting updates
- Conduct data validation, integrity testing, and data cleansing
- Perform multidimensional data modelling and optimise existing data models
Requirements
- Solutions-driven with a proactive, can-do attitude
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Takes ownership and accountability for deliverables
- Customer-centric mindset with an interest in digital, e-commerce, and data-driven environments
- Collaborative, adaptable, and results-focused
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience
- 46 years relevant industry experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience developing BI reporting solutions (e.g. Looker, Looker Studio, Qlik, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI)
- At least 3 years SQL development experience
- Experience with Looker, BigQuery, and Dataform is advantageous
- Exposure to OLAP and multidimensional cube design
- Experience using version control tools (e.g. GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
- Experience working with cloud platforms (preferably Google Cloud or similar)
- High proficiency in working with large datasets and complex business models
- Agile/Scrum methodology experience is beneficial
- Retail or e-commerce industry exposure is advantageous
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About Other Retail Jobs in Western Cape
In the Western Cape, the retail industry is a significant sector, employing thousands of people and contributing substantially to the regional economy. Typically, roles within this field involve supporting sales teams, managing store operations, and providing exceptional customer experiences. Generally, these positions require a combination of business acumen, communication skills, and flexibility.
When it comes to salary expectations for retail positions in Western Cape, it’s difficult to pinpoint exact figures due to the variability in factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, broadly speaking, salaries for entry-level retail roles can range from around R20 000 to R40 000 per annum, while more senior or specialist roles may command salaries between R60 000 to R120 000 per annum. Experience, qualifications, and specific job requirements often influence actual salary ranges.
Common skills required for retail positions include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, basic knowledge of point-of-sale systems and inventory management, as well as the capacity to adapt to changing sales trends and customer needs. Retail managers may also need to possess strong leadership and analytical skills, while those in more technical roles might require expertise in areas such as supply chain management or data analysis.
The retail industry is a diverse sector, employing professionals in various types of stores, from high-street retailers to specialist boutiques. Financial services sector companies often have large retail operations, while technology industries frequently incorporate e-commerce and digital sales platforms into their retail strategies. Manufacturing companies may also have retail arms for direct sales or product demonstrations.
Career development opportunities exist throughout the retail industry, with many roles offering potential for promotion to senior management positions or specialized departments such as visual merchandising or customer service training. Typically, employees in this field can expect to gain valuable experience and develop new skills through ongoing training programs, which may include leadership development courses, sales strategies workshops, or technical skill-building sessions.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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