BI Data Analyst

Job Classification

Requisition ID: 147726

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Closing Date: 21 September 2026

Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe Mchunu

Job Family

Business and Commercial Banking

Career Stream

Information Technology - Application Development

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Technical

FAIS Affected

Job Purpose

To ensure the support and maintain the data warehouse in line with the data model; metadata repository and to provide business intelligence analysis through performing strategic and operational support.

Why Join Our Team

Join a purpose-driven team where data powers strategic decision-making and business growth. As a BI Data Analyst, you will work with modern analytics technologies, including Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, to deliver impactful insights across the Business and Commercial Banking environment. This role offers opportunities to innovate, influence business outcomes, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and continuously develop your technical and professional expertise within one of South Africa's leading financial institutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).

• Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of key business strategies.

• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance processes; systems and policies and support implementation of new processes; policies and systems.

• Deliver work according to customer expectations by prioritizing; planning and implementing requirements.

• Utilize resources by adhering to standards; policies and procedures.

• Align and continuously improve set processes by identifying innovation opportunities.

• Identify and mitigate risk by executing within governance.

• Resolve incidents by logging and tracking through correct channelsEsnure work are delivered accordong to; relevant technical standards Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters; websites and attending sessions.

• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and demonstrate the values through interaction with team and stakeholders.

• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managersEnsure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.

• Ensure information is provided correctly to stakeholders by maintaining knowledge sharing knowledge with team.

• Structure data into compliance standards by adhering to metadata governance procedures according to Nedbank documented standards and formats.

• Manage final transformed data content by complying to prescribed standards for reviewing and publishing.

• Govern population of datamart and metadata repository by complying to standards; systems; processes and procedures.

• Support business units by providing consulting services that deliversdata and information relevant to their businessContribute to internal and external information sharing sessions byattending formal and informal meetings.

• Manage vendor relationship interactionsby conforming to vendor managementoffice guidelines and principles.

• Ensure customer needs are met through regular customer feedback sessions.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• Proven experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Data Warehouse, Lakehouse, and Data Mart development.

• Advanced SQL development skills and expertise in data transformation, integration, and optimisation.

• Strong Power BI capabilities, including data modelling, semantic models, dashboard development, and self-service reporting solutions.

• Solid knowledge of data warehouse architecture, dimensional modelling, metadata management, and data governance principles.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• A Degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.

Essential Certifications

• Data Management (DAMA) Certification, Certification/formal training in relevant technology

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum of 5 years' proven experience in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, or related disciplines within a banking or financial services environment.

• Practical experience designing, developing, and maintaining data warehouse, lakehouse, and data mart solutions using Microsoft Fabric.

• Advanced proficiency in SQL development, data transformation, and data integration techniques.

• Demonstrated experience in Power BI data modelling, semantic model development, visualisation, and enterprise reporting.

• Strong understanding of data warehouse architecture, dimensional modelling, and the delivery of scalable self-service analytics solutions.

• Experience applying data governance, metadata management, and best-practice data management frameworks in complex enterprise environments.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Microsoft Office

• Relevant regulatory knowledge

• Business writing skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Coaching

• Communication

• Initiating Action

• Managing Work

• Quality Orientation

• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566