Junior Business Intelligence Developer at Wilderness

PRIMARY PURPOSE

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join our growing team in either Cape Town (CT) or Johannesburg (JHB).
• The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of QlikSense and/or QlikView, with an eagerness to learn and develop skills in dashboard development and data analysis.
• This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to work with a supportive team, gain hands-on BI experience, and contribute to impactful insights that drive organisational growth and efficiency.

Detailed Responsibilities

• BI Development: Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of interactive dashboards using QlikSense, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Data Analysis: Support data analysis activities to extract meaningful insights from datasets, contributing to informed decision-making across the organisation.
• Dashboard Support: Help maintain and improve existing dashboards to enhance user experience and ensure relevance to business needs.
• End-User Support: Assist in delivering training sessions and workshops to help end-users utilise BI tools and interpret dashboard data.
• Requirement Gathering: Participate in stakeholder engagements to understand BI requirements and contribute to translating them into deliverables.
• Data Integration: Support the integration of data from various sources into the BI platform, learning to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Platform Monitoring: Assist with monitoring BI platform performance and help troubleshoot issues under the direction of senior developers.
• Documentation: Contribute to documentation of BI solutions, including data models, dashboard designs, and user guides.
• Continuous Learning: Proactively keep up with industry trends and emerging BI technologies and apply new knowledge to assigned tasks.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualification:

• National Diploma / Bachelor's degree (or currently studying towards one) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

​​​​​​​Experience:                    

• 1+ years of relevant experience (internships and academic projects count).
• Some exposure to QlikSense and/or QlikView — whether through coursework, personal projects, or internships.
• Basic understanding of data visualisation principles and dashboard development.
• Foundational analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to collaborate and learn from others.
• Basic understanding of SQL and database concepts is advantageous.
• Awareness of ETL processes and data integration is a plus.
• Certification in QlikSense and/or QlikView is advantageous but not required.

​​​​​​​Skills:           

• Self-motivated and eager to grow in an evolving work environment.
• Ability to manage own tasks and time effectively with guidance.
• Comfortable adapting to shifting priorities and multiple tasks.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to learn and contribute.
• Emotionally intelligent with strong interpersonal skills.
• Resilient and able to handle constructive feedback positively.
• Good listening and communication skills — both verbal and written.
• Strong numeracy and analytical thinking.
• Integrity and personal accountability.
• Openness to diverse perspectives and sociocultural differences.
• Self-awareness and commitment to personal development.

Closing Date 12 June 2026