<img id="photoDetail" src="https://www.discovery.co.za/gallery/template-resources/banners/general/smartpeople-recruit.jpg" style="width:1250.0px;height:301.0px"> Discovery – Insure Senior BI Data Analyst About Discovery Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society. About Discovery Insure Discovery Insure is committed to creating a nation of great drivers through our innovative Shared-value Insurance model. Discovery Insure is South Africa’s fastest growing short-term insurance company with comprehensive products that provide protection against current and emerging risks facing clients in the motor and home insurance sectors. Vitality Drive, an internationally-recognised and award-winning programme, is a key differentiator in the market that incentivises and rewards clients for driving well. The Vitality Drive programme has been scaled to local and international markets which now include Europe and the Middle East. The company employs over 1 000 people who are committed to putting our customers and financial advisers first by providing unique and innovative solutions and cover. Key Purpose The Senior BI Data Analyst is responsible for analysing data, developing BI solutions, and delivering insights that support business decision-making. The role requires strong SQL and coding skills, experience with SQL Server and Azure data platforms, and the ability to transform complex data into actionable information. The role is also expected to apply statistical and data science techniques to uncover trends, predict outcomes, and drive data-driven decision-making. Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Develop and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Analyse large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Design and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support Azure-based data and analytics solutions. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Apply statistical analysis and predictive modelling techniques to business problems. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensure data accuracy, quality, and governance standards. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Mentor junior team members and promote best practices</li> </ul> Knowledge and Skills: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Advanced SQL Server and T-SQL development. </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience with Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Fabric, and Databricks. </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong Power BI development skills. </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Data modelling, ETL/ELT, and data warehousing exposure. </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience with Python, R, or similar analytical programming languages. </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Knowledge of statistical modelling, forecasting, machine learning, and data mining techniques. </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong coding, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation skill</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Insurance experience is advantageous </li> </ul> Education and Experience Education: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Matric (Essential)</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field. </li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Relevant Microsoft Azure, SQL, Power BI, Data Science, or AI certifications are advantageous.</li> </ul> Minimum Experience: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">3 Years experience in any of the fields specified under essential qualification.</li> </ul>EMPLOYMENT EQUITY The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

BI Data Analyst (Senior) (Sandton - 1 Discovery Place, GP, ZA, 2196) @ Discovery

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