SUPERINTENDENT BUSINESS ANALYST (WEST RAND)

SUMMARY:
CLIENT in the MINING INDUSTRY requires the services of a SUPERINTENDENT BUSINESS ANALYST at their plant in the WEST RAND as soon as possible

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Required Qualification:

• NQF 6 (Diploma or Advanced Certificate)

The Appointee should:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a related role.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Clear credit record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Advantageous Qualifications:

• NQF 7 (Bachelor''s Degree or Advanced Diploma) and Project Management
• Microsoft Certification as Power BI Data Analyst Associate.
• Additional Business / IT qualification (e.g. CA/CIA/Cima/CISA/BSc/Microsoft/SAP/Coupa)

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in building reporting solutions using Power BI.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI Desktop and Power Bi Service.
• Minimum 2-3 years in the following applications: SQL, SharePoint site development, PowerApps, Power Automate, Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML)
• Proven expertise in data integration from various sources such as Azure Synapse, Excel, CSV, SharePoint and Power BI datasets.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and developing interactive and visually appealing reports, dashboards, and visualisations in Power BI.
• Solid understanding of data visualisation best practices and ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Proficiency in Power Query M Language for data transformation and cleansing.
• Familiarity with SQL queries and database concepts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational : • Identify problems, apply critical thinking together with business knowledge to provide information and reporting. • Assist the different Stakeholders in the entire systems value chain, ensuring that the strategic objectives are met. • Assist with compiling and tactical implementation of business specifications for functionality of IT systems for the design, change requests, and/or new system implementation.
• • Assist with implementation and project manage applicable systems changes to enhance the efficiency of the use of IT systems. • Propose system change requests and align them with business rules, specifications, and requirements. • Participate in the selection of IT system vendors where required.
• • Liaison between ICT and business where required. • Implement the business analysis approach and ensure it is aligned with the strategic drivers.
• Collaboration and Scope Definition : • Engage with end users and stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and define the scope of reports. Page 2 of 7 • Act as a liaison between stakeholders and other key role players to deliver analysis requirements or business system changes.
• Source and Integrate Data:• Extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources, including CSV files, SharePoint, Excel spreadsheets, Power BI datasets, and AWS (Amazon Web Services). • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency during the integration process.
• • Assist and implement the use of analysis. • Ensure that business definitions for tables and master data are in line with business and continuously updated. • Ensure strategies are in place to continuously update master data to ensure appropriate, complete, and accurate master data. • Assist with data analysis for third-party use and public distribution.
• Database Design and Development : • Design, develop, and maintain relational databases. • Create database tables, indexes, views, and other database objects. • Ensure data integrity and performance in database structures.
• • Write efficient and optimized SQL queries for data retrieval, manipulation, and updates. • Debug and optimize existing SQL code for better performance. • Implement stored procedures, triggers, and functions as needed.
• Technical Design and Report Development : • Develop technical designs for Power BI reports, including data models, calculations, relationships, and visualisations. • Utilise DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for creating complex calculations and measures. • Design efficient and user-friendly report layouts and interactive dashboards.
• • Implement visualisations, interactive filters, slicers, and drillthrough capabilities to provide an immersive user experience. • Design and implement dashboards and new technology as required. • Design and implement specifications for outcomes of business analysis.
• Validation and Verification: • Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data within the reports. • Perform testing and validation to confirm that reports meet the defined requirements.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): • Design methodology and project documentation – technical specifications, business process documentation. • Creating a user manual or playbook for each report.
• Launch and Adoption: • Change Management Process. • Train employees on changes to systems and processes • Develop training programmes for employees on usage of new tools and enhancements thereof