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BI Developer (SQL Server and SSIS)

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 3 hours ago

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Job Description

Questions come to you at a microlender in Durban Central, and you answer them with data. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Durban Central (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

Mask or remove personal information in data sets under POPIA
Keep a data dictionary so everyone uses the same definitions
Meet business users to turn their questions into report requirements
Build simple forecasting and segmentation models in Python or R
Present findings to managers in plain language with clear charts
Automate weekly reports that used to take hours in Excel
Write SQL to pull, join and clean data from several sources

Must-haves

Strong SQL, including joins, window functions and CTEs
At least 2 years in a data or reporting role (not needed for graduate posts)
Hands-on Power BI, Tableau or a similar tool
Careful with sensitive customer data
Advanced Excel

Nice if you have

Experience with Databricks, Snowflake or Fabric
Python with pandas for data wrangling
Industry knowledge in retail, insurance or credit

On offer

Latest laptop with extra screen
Annual bonus tied to company performance
Hybrid work with two office days
Paid cloud and BI certifications

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Durban Central really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: academic record showing statistics or maths modules, certification transcripts plus screenshots or a link to a dashboard you built, with real data removed.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

Show a before-and-after, like "replaced a 6-hour manual report with an automatic daily dashboard".
Put SQL and your BI tool in the first line of your CV; these are the keywords every data recruiter searches.