Business Analyst at Core Group

Job Description

• Core Group is the exclusive distributor for some of the world’s most recognised technology brands in Southern Africa. Our environment is fast-paced, innovative, and driven by people who take ownership and deliver results. Here, data is a key enabler of how we grow, optimise, and stay ahead.
• If you’re a Business Analyst who enjoys working at the intersection of data, technology, and business impact—this is your space.
• We’re looking for a Mid-Level Business Analyst with a strong data mindset and hands-on exposure to modern data platforms, particularly Microsoft Fabric, to help bridge the gap between business needs and data-driven solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand data, reporting, and analytics requirements
• Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications for data solutions
• Work closely with data engineers to design and optimise scalable data pipelines
• Support the implementation and adoption of Microsoft Fabric across the business
• Analyse and document data flows, data models, and system integrations
• Drive improvements in data quality, governance, and accessibility
• Assist in building and validating datasets for reporting, dashboards, and analytics use cases
• Act as the link between business teams, BI developers, and data engineering teams

What you’ll need:

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, with strong exposure to data environments
• Solid understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data modelling concepts
• Hands-on or working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric (or similar platforms like Azure Synapse, Data Factory, etc.)
• Experience working with SQL and large datasets
• Familiarity with data warehousing and lakehouse architectures
• Strong documentation skills (BRDs, FRDs, user stories, process flows)
• Ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively
• Experience in retail, distribution, or supply chain environments
• Exposure to Power BI or other data visualisation tools
• Understanding of data governance and data quality frameworks
• Agile / Scrum experience

What success looks like in this role:

• Data requirements are clearly defined, understood, and delivered against
• Efficient, reliable data pipelines supporting business reporting and analytics
• Improved data accessibility and trust across teams
• Strong collaboration between business, BI, and data engineering functions