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6 Month FTC - BI Analyst

Talent Shore

Fully Remote
South Africa
South Africa
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote contract position at Talent Shore explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R3,333 – R5,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

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 ResponsibilitiesCollect, clean, validate, and analyse large and complex datasets from multiple sourcesDevelop, maintain, and optimise dashboards and reports to track key business and performance metricsPartner with the Data Team and cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Product) to understand reporting needsTranslate business questions into clear analytical approaches and data solutionsDeliver ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives, forecasting, and performance trackingIdentify trends, risks, and opportunities within learner, revenue, and operational dataPresent insights and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersEnsure data accuracy, consistency, and documentation across reports and dashboardsKey Performance MeasuresAccuracy, reliability, and timeliness of reporting and analysisVolume and quality of actionable insights delivered to stakeholdersMeasurable improvements driven by data-led recommendationsStakeholder satisfaction with dashboards, reports, and data supportContribution to team objectives, KPIs, and broader business goalstems, or related field

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 roleStrong proficiency in SQL for data querying and transformationExperience doing large data set analysis, automation, or modellingAdvanced Excel skills for analysis, validation, and reportingHands-on experience with Tableau, Qlikview and/or Power BIProven analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilityStrong communication skills with the ability to explain insights clearlyReporting & Visualisation ToolsAdvanced SQL for data extraction and manipulationAnalysis, automation, or data modellingStrong experience working with interactive dashboards and storytellingWorking knowledge of Power BI for business reportingSolid Excel capability for data preparation and analysisBeneficial Certifications & Qualifications:Certified Data Analyst (CDA) or equivalentTableau Desktop Specialist or Tableau Certified Data AnalystQlikview/ Power BIDegree (or higher) in Data Science, Statistics, Information Sys

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 i

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

At R3,333/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($40,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Talent Shore

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