Business Data Analyst

Position: Business Data Analyst
Location: Paarl, Western Cape (Hybrid)
Salary: Negotiable
About the Role
A well-established multi-entity organisation is seeking an experienced Business Data Analyst to transform raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic and operational decisions across the business.
This is a hands-on, self-directed role for someone who takes full ownership of the data lifecycle, from ingestion and cleansing through to modelling, visualisation and stakeholder reporting. You will be primarily office-based in Paarl with hybrid flexibility.
This position reports to the Head of Data / BI Manager.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain interactive dashboards and automated reports using Power BI, Tableau or equivalent BI tools
• Perform ad hoc analyses across multiple concurrent project streams
• Translate complex data findings into clear narratives for non-technical stakeholders at all levels
• Extract, transform and load (ETL) data from diverse structured and unstructured sources, including SQL databases, APIs, flat files and cloud storage
• Write optimised SQL queries, stored procedures and scripts to support reporting and analytical pipelines
• Maintain and improve data models within data warehouses or lakehouses
• Contribute to data governance frameworks, data dictionaries and lineage documentation
• Identify inefficiencies in existing data processes and implement improvements independently
• Mentor junior analysts where applicable

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems or equivalent
• 3 to 6 years of demonstrated experience in a data analyst or business intelligence role
• Advanced SQL (complex joins, window functions, CTEs, performance tuning)
• Intermediate to Advanced Python or R
• Power BI (DAX, Power Query) and/or Tableau
• Experience with data warehousing and dimensional modelling
• Exposure to ETL/pipeline tools such as Azure Data Factory, dbt, Airflow or similar
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities without close supervision
• Valid South African identity document or work authorisation

• Microsoft Azure, AWS or GCP experience
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) or equivalent certification
• Background in professional services or technology sectors
• Experience with POPIA compliance frameworks