Sandton: Business Analyst posted by Core Group

Core Group is the exclusive distributor for some of the worlds most recognised technology brands in Southern Africa. Our environment is fast-paced, innovative, and driven by people who take ownership and deliver results. Here, data is a key enabler of how we grow, optimise, and stay ahead. If youre a Business Analyst who enjoys working at the intersection of data, technology, and business impactthis is your space. Were looking for a Mid-Level Business Analyst with a strong data mindset and hands-on exposure to modern data platforms, particularly Microsoft Fabric, to help bridge the gap between business needs and data-driven solutions. What youll be doing: Partner with business stakeholders to understand data, reporting, and analytics requirements Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications for data solutions Work closely with data engineers to design and optimise scalable data pipelines Support the implementation and adoption of Microsoft Fabric across the business Analyse and document data flows, data models, and system integrations Drive improvements in data quality, governance, and accessibility Assist in building and validating datasets for reporting, dashboards, and analytics use cases Act as the link between business teams, BI developers, and data engineering teams What youll need: 35 years experience as a Business Analyst, with strong exposure to data environments Solid understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data modelling concepts Hands-on or working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric (or similar platforms like Azure Synapse, Data Factory, etc.) Experience working with SQL and large datasets Familiarity with data warehousing and lakehouse architectures Strong documentation skills (BRDs, FRDs, user stories, process flows) Ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively Experience in retail, distribution, or supply chain environments Exposure to Power BI or other data visualisation tools Understanding of data governance and data quality frameworks Agile / Scrum experience What success looks like in this role: Data requirements are clearly defined, understood, and delivered against Efficient, reliable data pipelines supporting business reporting and analytics Improved data accessibility and trust across teams Strong collaboration between business, BI, and data engineering functions