Power BI Developer at Salt South Africa

Role Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst & Power BI Developer to join on a contract basis. The successful candidate will bridge business and technology through advanced data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development, delivering actionable insights to support decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
• Perform advanced data analysis, modelling, and visualisation
• Translate business requirements into technical reporting and analytics solutions
• Build and optimise data pipelines and automated reporting processes
• Support data-driven decision-making across business units
• Work closely with stakeholders across multiple levels and regions
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with governance standards

Core Skills & Experience:

• 5-10 years’ experience in data analytics, BI, or similar IT roles
• Strong experience with Power BI (DAX, M Code)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including VBA)
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, or R (advantageous)
• Knowledge of data visualisation and business intelligence best practices
• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Salesforce)
• Understanding of data formats and pipelines (XML, JSON, YAML, etc.)
• Familiarity with Git version control
• Exposure to low-code/no-code and AutoML tools (advantageous)

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to influence across all organisational levels
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Self-managed, delivery-focused, and service-oriented
• Able to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Advantageous Experience:

• SAP exposure, particularly MM, SD, or FICO modules
• Experience with enterprise-scale reporting environments
• Background in data governance, security, and privacy compliance