Business Intelligence Specialist

Global Shared Services (GSS) is a critical asset for Anglo American and De Beers enabling the delivery of functional service work for Finance & People Services to all Business Unit and Group Functions.

The vision for Global Shared Services (GSS) is to be an exceptional Shared Services organisation, with inspired people, delivering flawless processes, enabled by great technology.

There are three key strategic pillars that GSS is currently aligned to and delivering towards, namely, customers, colleagues and communities.

Proactive and meaningful stakeholder engagement, which includes employees, communication and effective change management are key success factors in the GSS journey.

Locations: South Africa and Brazil

The Business Intelligence Specialist & ETL Developer is responsible for transforming data into insights that drive business value and facilitating the smooth operation and optimization of business intelligence (BI) processes.

This role involves designing, implementing, and managing ETL processes to efficiently extract, transform, and load data from various sources into a data warehouse or data repository.

Using data analytics, data visualization, and data modeling techniques, the specialist will turn data into critical information and knowledge that can be used to make sound business decisions.

This role plays a pivotal part in business operations, enabling the organization to make data-driven decisions that optimize processes, increase productivity, and ensure competitive advantage.

KEY TASKS

• Design and Delivery of BI Solutions: Develop, deploy, and maintain BI interfaces, including query tools, data visualization, interactive dashboards, ad hoc reporting, and data modeling tools.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Perform detailed analysis of business data to identify trends, patterns, and insights. Present findings to internal and external stakeholders using various tools, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
• Business Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with line management to understand data and data analysis needs. Translate business requirements into technical specifications, wireframes, or mock-ups, and develop and deliver BI reports and dashboards.
• Data Quality and Integrity: Ensure data accuracy and consistency through regular validation and cleanup processes.
• Data Integration and Transformation: Design and implement robust ETL processes to integrate data from various sources, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Data Cleansing: Apply techniques to clean and validate data, ensuring high-quality information for analysis and reporting.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize ETL processes and queries for maximum efficiency and performance.
• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with BI architects, data analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver the necessary data infrastructure.
• Documentation and Compliance: Create comprehensive documentation for ETL processes

• Degree in a relevant discipline
• Microsoft Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud – Advantageous
• Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) - Advantageous
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) - Advantageous

EXPERIENCE

• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and Microsoft Power BI, data integration, modelling, and visualization within both platforms.
• Proficiency in SQL, ETL processes, and data warehousing is crucial, along with skills in DAX for Power BI and scripting for SAC.
• Knowledge of SAP Business Warehouse/Datasphere
• Understanding cloud platforms and having experience with predictive analytics and security management will enable effective data-driven decision-making and optimization of business intelligence processes.

What we offer

• When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who are we?

• Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

• Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential

How we are committed to your safety

• Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer

How to apply

• To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

 

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