Business Intelligence Developer

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB003049/JK

Date posted:

Monday, February 16, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

650000

SUMMARY:
On the hunt for a Specialist: BI Developer (Senior) in JHB!

POSITION INFO:
This is your chance to step into a role where your technical mastery drives strategic insights. As a Senior BI Developer, you won’t just write queries - you’ll architect and deliver full-scale BI solutions that power critical business decisions.

If you thrive on solving complex data challenges, building scalable solutions, and mentoring the next generation of BI professionals, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Reach out to:

Duties:

Design and build end-to-end BI solutions, including ETL processes, data warehouse models, and reporting layers.
Extract data from multiple systems, transform, and load into reporting data warehouses.
Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and provide accurate time estimations.
Manage, support, and enhance existing BI reports and platforms.
Reverse engineer and optimize current processes for performance and efficiency.
Implement and enforce BI best practices, ensuring solutions align with industry standards.
Mentor and coach junior BI team members to drive skills development.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet evolving business needs.

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
Relevant Computer Information Systems qualification with majors in Information Management, Finance, or Mathematics (NQF6+).
Degree (NQF7+) preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 3+ years of BI Development experience in Microsoft BI stack environments (SQL Server, SSIS).
Minimum 1+ year experience in Power BI report development.
Advanced knowledge of ETL methodologies and SDLC.
Experience designing BI solutions using Kimball methodology and strong data modeling knowledge.
Proven experience with Data Warehouse design, Dimensional Data Modeling, and Cubes.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong technical expertise in MS SQL Server, SQL, SSIS, Power BI, DevOps, and PowerApps.
Deep understanding of data management and architecture.
Ability to write optimized queries and develop efficient ETL workflows.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a logical and analytical mindset.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage projects and deliver solutions in agile environments.
Personal attributes: detail-oriented, determined, collaborative, self-driven, and adaptable.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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