Senior BI and Business Analyst (CH1289)

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Our client, a public tertiary education institution, is looking to appoint a Senior BI and Business Analyst. This role develops and maintains the institutions BI platform and acts as the bridge between the business and the engineering team, translating institutional information needs into reliable, well-tested BI solutions. This post sits in the Integrated Data Analytics (IDA) functional area of ISRA, which turns institutional data into integrated information that strengthens strategic, tactical and operational decision-making across the institution. Within IDA, the Data Platform and Engineering cluster builds and maintains the institutions business intelligence platform, its reporting models and data pipelines, and performs the business analysis that keeps them fit for purpose. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Developing and maintaining the institutions BI platform and its reporting models, working with ICT and the Software and Systems Engineer. Analysing source data, gathering and documenting requirements, compiling functional specifications, and translating business needs into technical BI solutions. Testing completed developments and validating data accuracy before deployment, acting as the quality check between engineering and the business. Developing training materials and data glossaries to enable self-service and communicate changes to data models, and reporting tools to super users. Contributing specialist research on BI platform developments, data-visualisation best practice and analytics tooling, and maintaining proficiency across the IDA knowledge base. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Relevant tertiary qualification in data engineering, computer science, information systems, business intelligence, statistics, or a related field. Qualification and relevant experience will be considered together: Master's degree (NQF 9) with at least three years' relevant experience Honours degree or postgraduate diploma (NQF 8) with at least five years' relevant experience Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma (NQF 7) with at least seven years' relevant experience Strong business-analysis skills, including requirements gathering, and translating business needs into technical solutions. Strong technical skills in Excel, SQL and Power BI, and data-engineering quality assurance. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Strong stakeholder relationship skills, with a focus on understanding and addressing stakeholders needs. The ability to analyse information and present clear, structured conclusions verbally and in writing. Strong document management and information accessibility skills. The ability to assess information, consider implications and make timely decisions. The ability to develop training materials and deliver engaging, collaborative training. The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues and teams. ADVANTAGEOUS Experience in a higher education or comparably complex institutional environment. Familiarity with institutional source systems such as student information systems or comparable enterprise systems. Data warehouse and dimensional modelling experience. Knowledge of AI-enabled analytics tools and workflows. Proficiency in reading and understanding Afrikaans. General: We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring. All suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Preference may be given in line with our client's Employment Equity plan and applicable legislation. Applicants must have the legal right to work in South Africa at the time of application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please include your current remuneration (CTC), salary expectation, and notice period (optional but helpful for screening). By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA.