My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a BI Data Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis

IT

Tasks

* Identify and define the data requirements necessary to support business requirements or integrated application and subject areas
* Identify and define the business rules associated with the data; these should include all data integrity / constraint requirements
* Identify and perform detailed analysis of all data sources for each application and subject area
* Perform data profiling of data contained in source systems
* Provide the data mapping and associated transformation rules for each data items
* Ensure that the development activities are supported by accurate information
* Support and maintain the project data models at multiple levels of detail and functionality (conceptual, logical, normalized, relational, dimensional, application level, subject-level, integrated, etc.)
* Assist Data Modelers to draw up detailed data models
* Present data quality anomalies and problem areas to business users and source system owners
* Validate data models against the business- and data requirements
* Ensure the quality, accuracy, integrity, and conformity to standards of all models
* Provide accurate metadata, which allows full understanding of the project data components
* Identify data and data model inconsistencies and conflicts and assist the users in their resolution
* Transition information and assist developers with the data mapping and transformation and provide additional data analysis as required during the development phase
* Communicate project data-related information to Architects, DBA's, Developers and Users

Qualifications and experience

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems, Engineering, or another quantitative field / National Diploma in an Information Technology related discipline
* 4+ years' experience as a data analyst in a BI environment
* Solid SQL skills
* Ability to work with data profiling, data quality and reference data toolsets
* A solid background in SQL is required
* Experience working on SAP Hana is preferred and highly advantageous
* Data warehousing principles based on Kimball and Vault patterns
* Analysis experience in BI
* Agile Development
* Knowledge of data profiling and data profiling tools
* Experience with data quality management strategies and life cycles

Competencies

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* Meticulous attention to detail
* Analytical Thinking
* Highly organized person
* Structured investigation and troubleshooting skills
* Never give up attitude
* Team worker to lead by example
* Documenting of process detail
* Focus on the detail but understand the high-level deadlines to enable delivery on time with limited time
* Functionally and operationally inclined
* Proactive and a fast learner with a thirst for continuous knowledge enhancement
* Love collaborating towards a common goal
* Committed and solution orientated
* Ability to articulate thoughts and problem statements well
* Ability to remain motivated despite curveballs and pressure
* Take ownership
* Can motivate people and great at cultivating a culture of teamwork

If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review