Data & Power BI Engineer

Job Overview

The key purpose of the role is being a part of the BSC Reporting team which is responsible for the Power BI reporting and business intelligence across the African Zone across various functions. The Reporting Lead will be accountable for partnering with our customers to build the best visibility for information across the Africa Zone; supporting the reporting ecosystem across all the countries in the Africa Zone and;

working with the business and technical teams to build the appropriate enhancements to existing reports as well as building new requirements to ensure business visibility for changing KPI's. The role will also support the adoption of emerging analytics capabilities, including AI-driven insights and automation, where these provide value to the business.

• Business Analysis:
  Partner with stakeholders to understand and document business intelligence requirements; define functional specifications for reporting and analytics solutions; analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improved reporting and insights; translate business needs into technical requirements and delivery plans; document reporting requirements, metrics, and data definitions; identify opportunities to enhance reporting and decision-making through advanced analytics and AI-enabled insights.
• Data Engineering:
  Strong with SSMS and TSQL, Power Query, MDX, Power BI, and DAX; exhibit a foundational understanding of database concepts including relational database architecture, multidimensional database design, and more; integrate data, alter data, and connect to data sources for business intelligence; design data models that transform raw data into insightful knowledge; make necessary tactical and technological adjustments to enhance current business intelligence systems;
  
  ensure data platforms and datasets are structured and governed to support future analytics, AI, and automation requirements.
• Power BI Development:
  Support existing landscape of Power BI reports; develop Power BI Desktop to create dashboards, KPI scorecards, and visual reports; formulate automated reports and dashboards using Power BI and other reporting tools; establish role‑level security on data and comprehend Power BI's application security layer models; design data models that transform raw data into insightful knowledge; integrate data, alter data, and connect to data sources for business intelligence;
  
  explore and implement Power BI and Microsoft analytics features, including AI‑assisted insights and natural language capabilities, to improve user experience and business visibility.

• Proven track record delivering projects within agreed timelines.
• Exceptional analytical thinking skills for converting data into illuminating reports.
• Well‑articulated and structured communication skills; pivotal in communicating with business from across the globe and development team.
• Comprehensive understanding of data modelling, administration, and visualization.
• Capacity to perform in an atmosphere where agility and continual development are prioritized.
• Retains the pulse of domain or business area by remaining connected to various stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrable problem‑solving skills with an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
• Strong understanding of Agile & Scrum with a proven track record of delivery.
• Business Analysis skills – requirement documentation and elicitation.

• Relevant 3‑year university degree in Commerce, Engineering, Information Systems or related field.
• 5 Years advanced proficiency in Reporting and Analytics Technologies.
• Databricks, SQL, Python, R, SAP, SYSPRO and Power BI – Certifications beneficial.
• Experience in an FMCG – beneficial.

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements.