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The Business Intelligence (BI) Development Manager is responsible for managing, developing, and maintaining a centralised data environment that supports Business Intelligence across the organisation. This role ensures the availability, stability, and accuracy of BI systems and reports, enabling data-driven decision-making and supporting business performance improvement.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. System Development and Management

· Design, develop, and maintain a single, automated platform for all Business Intelligence across the organisation.

· Analyse business requirements to ensure the BI database platform is functional, stable, and aligned with organisational needs.

· Ensure system availability and reliability by implementing effective monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting processes.

· Equip operational teams to utilise BI systems effectively, including training on interpretation of insights and system functionality.

· Document all system processes, policies, and procedures to ensure standardisation across the organisation.

· Maintain data governance practices supporting data accuracy, consistency, and security.

2. Reporting

· Develop, automate, and maintain performance reports for the organisation and business units.

· Create BI reports and dashboards to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.

· Collaborate with business units to interpret data, analyse trends, and support report development needs.

· Research, evaluate, and recommend business intelligence tools and technologies that support organisational objectives.

· Implement best practices in report design, automation, and data visualisation.

· Provide BI support and guidance to enable continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

3. People Management

Leadership

· Lead by example, demonstrating organisational values and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

· Ensure the department is adequately resourced and workloads are effectively distributed.

· Provide coaching and guidance to teams to minimise errors and enhance performance.

· Communicate strategic objectives clearly and ensure departmental alignment with company goals.

· Build and maintain strong working relationships through effective communication.

· Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, governance standards, and relevant legislation.

Attraction & Selection

· Identify staffing needs and collaborate with HR and management to initiate recruitment processes.

· Select and place candidates in line with approved recruitment and selection frameworks.

Retention

· Develop and empower team members, recognising and rewarding high performance.

· Create a motivating environment that supports staff retention and engagement.

Training & Development

· Support upskilling through mentoring, coaching, leadership, and continuous performance improvement.

· Implement and monitor Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to ensure skill growth and career development.

Career Pathing & Succession Planning

· Identify and manage talent within the department, ensuring succession pipelines are developed and maintained.

Performance Management

· Set clear quantitative and qualitative performance objectives for direct reports.

· Conduct bi-annual performance reviews and ensure performance objectives remain aligned with organisational needs.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

· B.Comm Information Systems or BSc Computer Science

· 5–8 years’ Business Intelligence design experience, including:

o 2 years’ data warehousing automation experience

o 3 years’ SQL experience

Skills

· Analysis

· Business writing (L3)

· Knowledge sharing (L3)

· Technical expertise (L4)

· Concern for excellence

· Influence (L3)

· Problem solving (L4)

· Leadership (L2)

Attributes

· Initiative

· Innovation

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Application Question(s):

• You are aware that this is a six (6) month contract role with potential on going permanent depending on business requirements?
• What is your current salary?
• Are you permanently employed/contract basis or unemployed?
• What is your notice period?

Work Location: In person