Power BI and Data Analytics Specialist - FarmTrace
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Power BI and Data Analytics Specialist - FarmTrace
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- Be part of a dynamic work environment with a hybrid office/remote week that encourages flexibility and work-life balance.
- Collaborate in a highly team-focused and goal-driven atmosphere, where everyone works together to achieve shared objectives.
- Experience a quality-over-quantity approach that values impactful contributions, allowing you to become a key player quickly and gain recognition for your work.
- Have access to an excellent Employee Assistance Programme whereby all employees and dependents obtain free access to Mental Health Support, Debt Counselling, Legal Advice, Fitness Support, Nutritional Advice and E-Care Services.
Role Purpose:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Power BI and Data Analytics Specialist with at least 2 years of professional experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Power BI, a solid understanding of SQL or PostgreSQL, and a proactive mindset. As part of our team, you will work collaboratively to design, develop, and implement data solutions that drive business insights and decision-making.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Power BI development.
- Proficiency in SQL or PostgreSQL for data manipulation and analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively present insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to shared goals.
- A proactive mindset, with a willingness to take initiative and suggest improvements.
- Experience with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions).
- Knowledge of database management systems and data warehousing concepts.
- Familiarity with other BI tools or data visualization platforms.
- Experience in Agile or Scrum project methodologies.
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in the relevant field.
- Knowledge of the farming industry would be advantageous but not required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI to provide actionable business insights.
- Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into Power BI for analysis.
- Write and optimize SQL/PostgreSQL queries for data extraction, aggregation, and transformation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Maintain and optimize existing Power BI reports and datasets for performance and scalability.
- Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency across all reports and dashboards.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within reporting workflows.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Power BI and data visualization technologies.
Knowledge, Skills and Personal Attributes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient in Afrikaans and English.
Published Date: 21 May 2025
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- General Business, Information Technology, and Product Management
Industries
- Farming, IT System Data Services, and Farming, Ranching, Forestry