Permanent Business Intelligence Developer | Santam Vacancies
Job Description
Santam Vacancies – Business Intelligence Developer
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Company: Santam
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Information Technology
Business Intelligence Developer
Santam is seeking a skilled Business Intelligence Developer to join our dynamic team in Cape Town. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between business needs and data-driven solutions, ensuring scalable and insightful Power BI reporting.
What will you do?
As a Business Intelligence Developer, you will work within Santam Client Solutions to provide both analytical support and technical expertise. You will rotate through key business areas (e.g., sales, servicing, retentions) to:
- Resolve ad-hoc data queries and troubleshoot report issues.
- Translate business requirements into effective BI solutions.
- Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports and dataflows.
- Contribute to the transition from legacy Excel-based reporting to a governed Power BI environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Support
- Act as the primary BI contact for assigned departments.
- Address data queries, support decision-making, and guide report interpretation.
- Translate stakeholder needs into actionable BI solutions.
- Identify reporting gaps and drive improvements.
- Support monthly reporting processes (commissions, management reporting, analysis).
Technical Development
- Design and build Power BI dashboards and reports.
- Develop dataflows using Power Query (M) and DAX.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and adherence to governance standards.
- Migrate Excel reports to scalable Power BI assets.
- Collaborate in team-based development and peer reviews.
What you need to succeed:
Technical Must-Haves
- 2+ years of Power BI development experience.
- Strong proficiency in Power Query (M) and DAX.
- Solid SQL skills and understanding of relational databases.
- Experience with Power BI Service and Dataflows.
- Familiarity with Power BI Premium Capacity.
- Knowledge of Agile tools like Jira/DevOps (advantageous).
- Exposure to Microsoft Fabric or Power Automate (bonus).
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Statistics, Commerce, or related field (preferred).
- 2+ years of BI or analytics experience in a business-facing role.
Personal Attributes
- Results-driven with decisiveness and initiative.
- Collaborative with strong leadership qualities.
- Client-focused, adaptable, and innovative.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Influential with excellent business acumen.
- Committed to coaching and development.
Who We Are
Santam is Southern Africa’s leading general insurer, with a growing footprint in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. Our success is built on delivering Insurance Good and Proper, driven by our commitment to exceptional client service.
We value our people and prioritize diversity and transformation. Our inclusive culture reflects the demographics of our society, and we actively support employment equity goals, with preference given to applicants from designated groups.
Join us at Santam and contribute to a team that’s shaping the future of insurance through data and innovation. Apply now!
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, click the “Apply Now” button or follow the specific instructions provided in the job description. Ensure that your CV and supporting documents are up to date and relevant to the position.
Please note: This job posting may be closed at any time by the employer, either due to internal recruitment policies, legal requirements, or once a suitable candidate has been found. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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