Business Intelligence Analyst II

at  ShopriteX

VALUE PROPOSITION

ShopriteX has been established within Shoprite Group to accelerate the use of data in improving customer experience and business operations. The business has been set up to work in an agile way, with centres of excellence supporting key business value streams.
In this role you will be involved in leveraging Shoprite’s vast operational data to provide and create unique insights and analytics that deliver value to the business teams.
ShopriteX is highly entrepreneurial, you will be expected to deal with a high level of ambiguity to ensure that we are able to achieve our vision. We are focused on becoming a high-performance organisation that attracts the finest talent to make a difference to our customers. You will have the opportunity to implement and tailor best of breed technologies and work with like-minded individuals within the retail space. ShopriteX prides itself in making the everyday effortless for customers and, as part of the Shoprite Group, has the backing of the largest private sector employer in South Africa and leading employer in Africa to fulfill this mission. ShopriteX focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining a loyal, committed and diverse workforce, dedicated to a +1 culture and organizational objectives.
Join ShopriteX as a Senior BI Analyst and be at the forefront of shaping the future of retail through data-driven insights and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering, system analysis, mathematics, or related field
• Advanced degree in Analytics/Science/Engineering/Mathematics (beneficial)
• 3-5 years of experience in BI development, BI analysis, or data analysis
• Proficiency in BI tools (Tableau/Power BI), SQL, and data modelling
• Experience with cloud data warehouse technologies (AWS Athena, Redshift, Snowflake, or similar)

OUR GROUP IS COMMITTED TO CREATING, EMBRACING, AND PRESERVING A DIVERSE WORKPLACE THAT VALUES THE UNIQUE TALENTS, PERSPECTIVES, BACKGROUNDS, AND ABILITIES THAT ENRICH OUR ORGANISATION. A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE MATTERS AND FEELS INCLUDED.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.
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If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation

ROLE PURPOSE

As a Senior BI Analyst, you’re an experienced Business Intelligence Analyst, tasked with leveraging Shoprite’s operational data to craft meaningful insights. A BI Analyst is a pro at transforming raw data into actionable insights. You will design, develop, and implement Business Intelligence solutions, working closely with stakeholders to ensure the delivered solutions align with organizational goals. Your expertise in designing and implementing BI solutions is crucial for driving strategic initiatives, ensuring a customer-centric approach, and providing visibility across diverse business units.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

• BI Solution Design: Lead the development of advanced BI solutions, including data models, dashboards, and reports.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with stakeholders to implement processes for data accuracy and quality control.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance to the BI Development Team, promoting expertise and innovation as well as ensuring the team documents BI solutions and maintain records of technical specifications and requirements for future.
• Performance Optimization: Conduct performance analyses and optimize ETL processes, datasets, and reports.
• Technology Implementation: Develop BI solutions using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar technologies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other teams to integrate BI solutions seamlessly.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Insights Communication: Effectively communicate BI analysis insights to stakeholders.
• Workstream Planning: Participate in planning from inception to BI solution delivery.