Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy.
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To bring forth critical Business Intelligence from multiples of process data information that cuts across all Transnet Engineering Business units.
Implement solutions that require extraction, transformation and loading of key data from various sources into target platforms
To analyse and understand critical reporting business requirements and interpret data into information the business can use in critical decision-making process
Position Outputs
Work with internal and external stakeholders to translate business problems into business intelligence data designs. Integration, transformation, modeling and data validation
Use a standardised approach and common understanding of operational imperatives, processes, and policies to achieve business goals.
Perform SAP BW system configuration and development.
Perform deployment of development objects throughout 3-tier landscape (Dev, QA, Production)
Evaluating and improving existing BI systems
Assist in developing and maintaining data models used to provide insights to management from multiple data sources
Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports used by management and operations teams
Experience working with commercial BI tools (desirable Power BI and SAP Webi).
Develop User Manuals and provide training to ensure technical compatibility and End User satisfaction
Mentor and assist junior developers
Excellent research, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Understand data design and development across systems for BI reporting, data integration, analytics and data warehousing initiatives.
Understand activities related to BI data governance and BI data management
Adhere to practices for the business intelligence team, including SDLC, data integration, change control.
Collaborate with other developers and remain abreast with new technologies within BI.
Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform
Qualifications and Experience
National Diploma qualification in Information Systems or Computer Science or Information Technology. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SAP BW. Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power BI. SAP Certification will be an added advantage. OR Minimum 6 years' experience in SAP BW. Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power BI. SAP Certification will be an added advantage.