Centurion Lead BI Developer Centurion

Salary: Market Related (Negotiable) Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Business Management IT Automotive Benefits: Provident Fund Contribution, Annual Bonuses Reference: 093edf8d-4911-4b97-a606-d3d7674e99b0 Employment Equity Position Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Business Management IT Automotive Benefits: Provident Fund Contribution, Annual Bonuses Reference: 093edf8d-4911-4b97-a606-d3d7674e99b0 Employment Equity Position Sectors: Business Management IT Automotive Benefits: Provident Fund Contribution, Annual Bonuses Reference: 093edf8d-4911-4b97-a606-d3d7674e99b0 Employment Equity Position Reference: 093edf8d-4911-4b97-a606-d3d7674e99b0 Employment Equity Position

Employer: Eastern Personnel Consultants

Centurion Lead BI Developer   Are you a highly analytical technical leader who can balance strategic execution with people management? A premier automotive parts distributor is seeking a driven Lead BI Developer to join their team at their Head Office in Centurion. Reporting directly to the PMO Manager, you will take ownership of data strategies, oversee major business data projects, and lead a high-performing technical team (Data Scientist, Data Engineer, BI Developer, and Master Data Administrator) to drive data warehousing solutions and optimize reporting structures.   What’s on Offer?

• Salary: Market-related and negotiable based on your current income
• Status: Full-Time, Permanent position (Junior Management / Skilled grade)
• Growth: Clear career path (Lead BI Developer > BI Architect > Principal BI Engineer)
• Benefits: Compulsory Provident Fund (7.5% employee / 8% company contribution) + December Annual Bonus
• Leave: 18 days leave per annum
• Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 (60-minute daily lunch break; overtime may be requested if required)
• Location: Strictly office-based in Centurion (No hybrid or work-from-home options available)

• Data Platform & Strategy: Build, implement, and continuously improve a data warehousing solution aligned with business goals.
• Report Development: Document requirements, build appropriate report UIs, and optimize the reporting portfolio to support ExCo and management decisions.
• People Management: Direct, coach, and supervise a dedicated data team, managing daily KPIs and performance appraisals.
• Task & Relationship Management: Manage BI projects from end to end, maintain data security protocols (SOD), and collaborate across departments to optimize delivery.

  Are You the Perfect Fit?

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Information Systems.
• Technical Skills & Languages:
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, MS SQL, and NoSQL.
• Solid experience with API handling and SSIS.
• Advanced understanding of data warehouse design and database structures.
• System Knowledge: Competence in Microsoft 365 and BI Reporting tools (Power BI is a strong advantage).
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated management skills with a proven ability to lead and develop a diverse technical team.
• Attributes: Robust problem-solving skills, project management capabilities, and resilience under deadline pressure.

• Azure cloud computing (Azure data lake, database, analysis, and integration services).
• Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Forms, and Microsoft Dataverse.
• Ability to read and create Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD) and usage of AI techniques.
• Understanding of C#, SSRS, and PBIRS.

Ready to drive your career forward? Ensure you have the following documentation ready:

• Detailed CV (clearly reflecting your Business Intelligence and team leadership experience with contactable references).
• ID Copy (Proof of SA citizenship).
• Driver's License Copy.
• 3 Months Recent Payslips (Latest three consecutive months of salary advice).
• Supporting Documents (Qualifications, certifications, and reference letters).

  Apply Now: Visit https://www.easternpersonnel.co.za/ and click on Register CV.   Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates who meet all requirements, will be contacted. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Eastern Personnel is fully POPIA compliant, and all personal information will be processed securely and solely for recruitment purposes.