Job Description
About the Role
The Senior BI Analytics Specialist is responsible for delivering enterprise-level business intelligence solutions that drive strategic decision-making. This role focuses on advanced data modelling, dashboard development, and analytical reporting across large-scale data warehouse environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise Power BI dashboards and analytical reports.
- Build robust semantic data models to support scalable reporting solutions.
- Apply DAX calculations and performance optimisation techniques to enhance reporting efficiency.
- Ensure visualisation best practices are followed to improve usability and business clarity.
- Develop and maintain dimensional data models (fact and dimension tables).
- Work extensively with star schema and enterprise data warehouse structures.
- Validate data accuracy and ensure alignment with business definitions and KPIs.
- Collaborate with data engineering teams to optimise data pipelines.
- Write complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and validation.
- Perform query optimisation and performance tuning on large datasets.
- Conduct data quality checks and reconciliation to ensure reporting integrity.
- Work with relational databases and support PL/SQL development where required.
- Translate complex technical data into clear, actionable business insights.
- Support finance, risk, and operational teams with performance analytics.
- Provide analytical input into strategic business initiatives.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, audit, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain documentation for data models, reports, and transformation logic.
- Implement controls to safeguard data accuracy and reporting consistency.
Requirements
- 510+ years of experience in Business Intelligence / Data Analytics roles.
- Strong expertise in Power BI (data modelling, DAX, visualisation best practices).
- Advanced SQL skills (complex query writing, performance tuning, data validation).
- Proven experience working with Data Warehouses and large enterprise datasets.
- Strong understanding of data modelling concepts (facts, dimensions, star schema).
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex datasets into clear business insights.
Qualifications
No formal education or certifications mentioned.
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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Gauteng
The IT and computer industry is one of the most dynamic and growing sectors in Gauteng, with a thriving job market that offers a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.
In terms of salary ranges, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect to earn anywhere from R800 000 per annum for junior positions to over R2 million for senior executives. The average salary for software engineers is around R1.5 million, while data analysts can earn between R900 000 and R1.2 million. With experience and skills, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect significant salary increases, with some roles offering bonuses and benefits that can increase their overall remuneration.
To succeed in the IT industry in Gauteng, candidates need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++, as well as experience with databases, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are also essential for success in this field. Additionally, knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and Agile methodologies can be highly valued by employers.
Several major companies and industries in Gauteng are currently hiring IT professionals, including technology firms such as Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle, as well as banks and financial institutions like Standard Bank and Nedbank. The finance industry is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Career growth opportunities are abundant in the IT industry in Gauteng, with many companies investing heavily in employee training and development programs. With experience and skills, IT professionals can move into senior leadership positions or start their own businesses, while also pursuing further education and certifications. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Overall, the IT industry in Gauteng offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities for job seekers with the right skills and experience. With salaries that are competitive with those offered by major companies globally, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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