Overview
BI Analyst / Report Writer- South Africa Jobs in Johannesburg at Mi-C3 International
Mi-C3 is seeking a skilled, highly analytical Business Intelligence Specialist/ Report writer, who’s passionate about the intersection of technology and Intelligence Analysis (Corporate or Government – Military, Police, or Law Enforcement). The successful Business Intelligence Specialist/ Report writer will be responsible for creating reports for data created in the Mi-Fusion system, our Flagship Intelligence software.
This role provides deep technical and business support for all aspects of data acquisition, data analysis, data interpretation, and interactive data visualizations. The role enables us to assist our clients in extracting greater value from raw datasets that are varied in their composition, that are growing constantly, and tend to get more complex over time. At its core, we help our clients visualize their data in new and more informative ways than ever before.
The candidate will have an advanced understanding of SQL, ETL tools, data ingestion, data discovery & analysis, data cleansing, data transformation, data modelling, and data visualization.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Understand ETL concepts of data flow, data enrichment, data consolidation and transformation
Understand database concepts of referential integrity, indexes and keys and table metadata
Ability to design and develop Data Warehouse ETL processes and associated reporting
Architect, design (including data model), develop, implement, and maintain code for ETL Transformation
Architect and design queries to enable complex report construction – understanding that these are informed by business and other analytical demands..
Expertise in one or more of these areas: data security, data storage, data ingestion, data streaming, data processing, data analysis & exploration, data quality, data visualization (using reporting & business intelligence), business process management/business rules processing, data exchange, or data modeling.
Ability to collaborate with Business Analysts/ BPE’s and architects to analyze business requirements, develop data model strategies and develop technical design specifications
5 year’s experience as a BI Analyst, BI Developer or Data Analyst
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Database – Intermediate to advanced skills for doing SQL database queries and associated functions
Database – Exposure to Time Series Database technologies such as Druid would be advantageous
Familiarity with alternative data storage and transfer format such as JSON advantageous
Familiarity with GraphQL advantageous
Transformation tool – Experience with a transformation tool such as Pentaho Data Integration (kettle, database AND spoon) would be advantageous, but is not a necessity
Report writer tools – Experience with Reporting tools such as SuperSet, Pentaho, Tableau, or similar.
Source control: Experience using Git version control software would be advantageous
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Self-starter with a proactive attitude
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills — clear, regular, and accurate
Naturally inquisitive; asks questions and avoids assumptions
Confident and willing to engage thoughtfully
Innovative thinker with the ability to handle situations in real time
Capable of working well under pressure in a client-facing environment
Previous experience in private security, police, military, or government agencies is preferred
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility for Top-Level Security Clearance:
Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance at the highest level, in accordance with applicable national security regulations.
On-Site Work Requirement:
This role requires full-time, on-site presence at the client’s premises located in Pretoria. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not applicable.
Title: BI Analyst / Report Writer- South Africa
Company: Mi-C3 International
Location: Johannesburg
