Job Description
About the Role
Join our Cape Town-based data analytics and consulting team as a Junior Data Analyst, where you’ll work on building Azure-first solutions across multiple industries. As an integral part of our engineering and data science team, you’ll collaborate with experts to deliver high-quality BI solutions, leveraging your skills in Power BI, DAX, SQL, and Azure data services.
Key Responsibilities
- Wrangle data on Azure: organise, clean, and consolidate messy sources using Azure SQL, Data Factory and Fabric; and sensible data models (star schema).
- Design end-to-end flows: from ingestion to semantic model to Power BI dashboards that business users can actually use.
- Build robust calculations: model relationships and write clean DAX (incl. RLS, time intelligence, performance-aware measures).
- Apply analytics: use statistics/predictive methods where they move the needle; validate results with clear checks.
- Own delivery: gather requirements, run workshops, iterate fast, document decisions, and deploy to prod.
- Work flexibly: hybrid structure; travel to client sites when it helps (plant walkthroughs, commissioning, training).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Track record delivering BI solutions in consulting or internal BI.
- 2+ years in BI/analytics with Power BI + DAX + SQL as core tools.
- Real exposure to Azure data services (Data Factory/Fabric/Azure SQL).
- Solid dimensional modelling (facts/dimensions, relationships, incremental refresh basics).
- Ability to troubleshoot across pipeline model report (perf issues, data quality, calc errors).
- Stakeholder skills: translate vague asks into concrete backlog items and shipped dashboards.
- Git-based workflow (branches, PRs) and basic promotion (Dev/Test/Prod).
- Databricks/Spark/Delta, Python for data prep/validation.
- CI/CD for Power BI (Deployment Pipelines, PBIP, semantic-model versioning).
- PL-300 / DP-500 / DP-203 (Microsoft Certifications).
Qualifications
No specific qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience.
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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.
The job market in the Western Cape is highly competitive, with many major companies and startups operating in the region. The province’s strategic location, combined with its well-developed infrastructure, makes it an attractive hub for businesses looking to establish themselves in Africa. As a result, there is a high demand for skilled IT professionals who can support the growth of these companies.
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.
To succeed in an IT career in the Western Cape, professionals need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages (Java, Python, C++), data structures and algorithms, software development methodologies, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity principles, and excellent communication skills. Additionally, knowledge of industry-specific tools and technologies, such as SAP or Oracle, can be highly valued.
Several major companies and industries are actively hiring IT professionals in the Western Cape. For example, tech giants like IBM and Dell have a strong presence in the region, while financial institutions such as Standard Bank and First National Bank also have significant IT departments. The automotive industry is another major sector that employs IT professionals, with companies like Toyota and Volkswagen having operations in the province.
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.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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