You will be gathering, analysing and documenting Business Data and Reporting requirements and translating them into technical specs for the BI Developers.

Responsibilities:

• Gathering and documenting the reporting requirements for the respective business areas
• Investigating data sources and querying the data using SQL
• Documenting functional requirements to the source system
• Documenting source to target mapping for new solutions
• Developing logical design of Star Schema
• Providing recommendations on presentation of information
• Training and supporting users
• Testing of new Data models
• Creating test cases and plans
• Ensuring solutions meet the requirements and needs of the business
• Creating reports and dashboards, including maintenance and evolution management
• Building and maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationship management

Keeping abreast of latest market developments with regards to Data tools and methodologies

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Information Technology or related fields

• Data analysis experience in extracting, harmonising and structuring data
• Experience in working with data visualization tools (Cognos or PowerBI preferred) for proof of Concepts
• Proficient in SQL for data analysis
• Advanced MS Office user
• Knowledge of Dimensional Modelling/Data Warehousing
• Experience in Financial Services or Retail – advantageous
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with developers and business users in order to achieve desired results
• Analytical ability
• Solution orientated with ability to resolve complex Data challenges
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deliverables
• Solid planning and organisational skills

Market Related salary package with a range of corporate benefits including: Relocation allowance (for out of town candidates), Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Incentives, restaurant & coffee bar, secure onsite parking

This opportunity is with a well-known, stable and successful corporate client of ours in the Financial Services sector here in Cape Town. They currently employ +/-1800 staff and have built up an enviable reputation in the marketplace for being a really great place to work. (listed as a Top Company to work for two years in a row)

Their culture is hi-energy, fast and flexible and one that is driven by innovative change.