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Dananda Talent

Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialist

Dananda Talent

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Sandton
  • Posted 05 Jun 2026 by Dananda Talent
  • Expires in 24 days
  • Job 2640323 - Ref JHB000841

About the position

We are looking for a Business Intelligence and Analytics Specialist to design, develop, and deliver trusted business intelligence and data analytics solutions that support operational, commercial, and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for dashboard development, data modelling, advanced analytics, report automation, and data preparation. This role requires the application of analytical rigour to complex data sets, the generation of actionable insights, and the promotion of data literacy across the business to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Core Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain business intelligence reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions that support operational, management, and executive decision-making.
  • Build stakeholder-focused dashboards using Power BI, Looker Studio, Advanced Excel, Power Query, and related tools to monitor performance, trends, and business KPIs.
  • Translate reporting and analytics requests into structured outputs by developing data models, analytical logic, and fit-for-purpose dashboard and insight solutions.
  • Clean, transform, consolidate, and prepare data from multiple systems and files using Power Query, Excel, and other data preparation tools; basic SQL querying is used where required.
  • Support the design and use of Power Apps-based solutions that improve data capture, workflow efficiency, reporting processes, and end-user interaction.
  • Develop predictive, trend-based, and scenario-driven reports and models using historical and current data to support planning, forecasting, and proactive decision-making; apply statistical and analytical techniques where required.
  • Validate data accuracy, investigate inconsistencies, document business logic, and strengthen reporting governance, data quality, and trust in outputs.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand evolving business needs, deliver ad hoc and recurring reports, translate complex analytical findings into accessible narratives, and present insights in a clear and business- friendly manner.

Compulsory Functional Requirements

  • Must be able to develop dashboards and reporting outputs from raw or semi-structured business requests.
  • Must be able to build and maintain data models that support reporting, monitoring, and performance analysis.
  • Must be able to support predictive reporting, trend analysis, statistical analysis, and forward-looking business insight requirements.
  • Must be able to work across multiple systems and data sources to create integrated reporting views.
  • Must have a basic ability to extract and query data using SQL or equivalent tools to support analytics and reporting needs.

Compulsory Skills

  • Strong experience in business intelligence reporting, data analytics, and dashboard development.
  • Advanced capability in Excel and Power Query for data transformation, model preparation, validation, and reporting.
  • Strong working knowledge of Power BI and Looker Studio, including data modelling, DAX, and dashboard design; basic SQL for data extraction and querying is beneficial.
  • Good working knowledge of Power Apps for business workflow and reporting process enablement.
  • Ability to build structured data models based on stakeholder requests and business reporting needs.
  • Strong analytical thinking, statistical reasoning, numerical accuracy, and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to develop predictive and trend-based reports that support planning and performance analysis.
  • Strong data validation, reconciliation, and reporting quality-control capability.
  • Ability to translate business questions into clear dashboards, reports, and insight summaries.
  • Ability to communicate data findings and analytical insights through compelling data stories, clear visualisations, and business-aligned narratives.


Minimum Years of Experience

  • 2 to 3 years in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Reporting, or a related specialist role, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience in dashboard development, data modelling, advanced analytics, and business reporting.


Compulsory Experience

  • Demonstrated experience working with business stakeholders to convert requests into
  • Compulsory dashboards, reports, analytical models, or data-driven outputs; experience in multi-source Experience reporting environments; and evidence of applying analytics to support business decisions or performance improvement.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems,
  • Qualification Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.






Desired Skills:

  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Ability to communicate data findings
  • Good working knowledge of Power Apps

Dananda Talent

About the agency

Who We Are Dananda Talent provides an agile talent management solution to our professionally qualified students at the Regenesys Business School, for new graduates, senior managers and the executive market. The purpose behind Dananda Talent – formed in 2007 – is to build a life-long relationship with our students as we pursue our common purpose of making our world a better place through leadership development Danada has grown into a respected, independent recruitment provider, advising international and local companies, offering exceptional insights and services across multiple markets and industries. Its success is based on understanding trends, using strong networks, and working with a database of over 190 000 alumni. Dananda Talent is a holistic human capital and strategic business partner focused on supporting our clients and candidates to achieve their professional, personal and financial aspirations. We do this by connecting the right people to the right opportunity, where together they can co create, collaborate and connect for future success. Our team of talent consultants is able to leverage their cumulative capabilities and experience to produce a unique value proposition designed to meet the needs of our Clients through customised, agile sourcing solutions, working with blue chip cli-ents and well respected global industry leaders. What we do • Senior Management and Executive Recruitment • Permanent Recruitment • Temporary Employment Services (TES) • Industry and Talent Mapping • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) • Response Handling Process Services • Contract Recruitment The Dananda approach • We adopt a customized, agile and adaptable approach to each and every recruitment assignment we undertake. Each assignment is expertly managed individually, so that we can deliver candidates who match specific requirements. • We use the best search methodologies to find the best candidates within a significantly shorter timeline. We have a large candidate database and also proactively approach passive candidates for each role, giving clients the best of both our Search and Contingent Recruitment capabilities. • We continuously build active relationships with sought-after and skilled individuals to ensure that we are able to access the best talent quickly. We keep track of these individuals as they grow and progress through their career. • We constantly build our networks, tapping into new developments and trends in the market and advise you about what’s happening in your industry. What makes us different Dananda strives to stay ahead of the market in areas where our clients have great talent needs especially in scarce skills. By operating locally, in Africa and internationally, Dananda has access to the latest trends which enables both us and our clients to stay ahead of the curve. Our team of talented Sourcing and Recruitment Specialists who adopt international world class Boolean sourcing techniques, ensures that no stone remains unturned in finding the best candidate. • We enjoy what we do • We are passionate about people development • We have fun while developing meaningful connections with people who entrust us with their future • We unlock potential into execution when our build and contribute to the success of the organisations and communities we place them in.

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