6 Month FTC - BI Analyst
Talent Shore
If you're starting out in data and want to see how analytics actually moves business decisions, this contract role gives you real-world experience fast. You'll spend six months turning raw data into insights that teams across sales, marketing, and operations actually use. That's the kind of work that builds a portfolio and teaches you how data connects to strategy.
You'll collect and clean data from multiple sources, build and maintain dashboards that track key metrics, and work with different teams to understand what they need analyzed. You'll also handle ad-hoc analysis for forecasting and spot trends in revenue and operational data. This isn't just running reports—you're translating business questions into data solutions.
This fits you if you have some foundation in data analysis (SQL, Python, Excel, or similar), understand databases, and can communicate findings clearly. A background in analytics, statistics, computer science, or related field helps. You should be comfortable learning new tools and working with people across different departments.
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About this role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Business Intelligence Analyst to join our global IT training organisation on a 6-month contract basis. This role will support the Data Team by transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive commercial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with global stakeholders to analyse data trends, build dashboards, and provide insight that supports growth, customer engagement, and training outcomes. Key Responsibilities Collect, clean, validate, and analyse large and complex datasets from multiple sources Develop, maintain, and optimise dashboards and reports to track key business and performance metrics Partner with the Data Team and cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Product) to understand reporting needs Translate business questions into clear analytical approaches and data solutions Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives, forecasting, and performance tracking Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within learner, revenue, and operational data Present insights and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and documentation across reports and dashboards Key Performance Measures Accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of reporting and analysis Volume and quality of actionable insights delivered to stakeholders Measurable improvements driven by data-led recommendations Stakeholder satisfaction with dashboards, reports, and data support Contribution to team objectives, KPIs, and broader business goals tems, or related field Requirements Essential Skills: SQL, Databricks, Power BI and Qlikview. Minimum Professional Experience: 3+ years’ experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, or a related role Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying and transformation Experience doing large data set analysis, automation, or modelling Advanced Excel skills for analysis, validation, and reporting Hands-on experience with Tableau, Qlikview and/or Power BI Proven analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking ability Strong communication skills with the ability to explain insights clearly Reporting & Visualisation Tools Advanced SQL for data extraction and manipulation Analysis, automation, or data modelling Strong experience working with interactive dashboards and storytelling Working knowledge of Power BI for business reporting Solid Excel capability for data preparation and analysis Beneficial Certifications & Qualifications: Certified Data Analyst (CDA) or equivalent Tableau Desktop Specialist or Tableau Certified Data Analyst Qlikview/ Power BI Degree (or higher) in Data Science, Statistics, Information Sys Benefits Why Join Us Salary: R40 000 - R60 000 (Depending on current skills & earnings) Work remotely with a global IT training business Collaborate with an experienced international data team and automate a first of its kind automation with a huge data set that hasnt been previously used to benefit & drive the business Gain exposure to global datasets and stakeholders Flexible, contract-based role with immediate impact Originally posted on Himalayas
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