Business Intelligence Solutions Specialist

Business Intelligence Solutions Specialist Join to apply for the Business Intelligence Solutions Specialist role at Saab BI (Business Intelligence) Solutions Specialist A technical skilled BI Solutions Specialist to improve and scale our current Qlik Sense implementation. To design robust ETL / ELT processes and establish a future‑ready BI architecture (including a data warehouse / data lake). Your role: Technical Execution Design and implement efficient ETL / ELT processes for integrating data from our Oracle‑based ERP system (IFS) into a data warehouse / data lake or similar architecture. Develop and maintain Qlik Sense applications, dashboards, and reports that meet business needs. Improve data modeling practices to enable reusability and scalability of BI assets. Write complex SQL queries and scripts for data extraction, transformation and loading. Architectural Planning Collaborate on the design and implementation of a new data warehouse or data lake environment. Recommend tools, technologies, and best practices aligned with business goals. Establish a data governance framework in collaboration with stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement Engage with Executive and Department leaders to understand reporting and analysis needs. Translate business requirements into technical specifications and BI solutions. Provide guidance to power users and promote self‑service analytics best practices. Foundation for Growth Document processes, models, and architectural decisions to build institutional knowledge. Assist in defining data quality and master data management processes as the BI function matures. Your profile Specialist Knowledge Required Expertise in SQL and relational database systems, preferably Oracle. Experience working directly with ERP data, preferably in an IFS ERP environment. Strong hands‑on experience with ETL / ELT developments, preferably in a Qlik Sense environment. Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and master data management principles. Practical Experience Required 5+ years in a BI, data engineering or data analytics role. Competencies An understanding of data modeling, data warehouse, data lake concepts and BI lifecycle. A strong business understanding with good interpretation skills. An excellent communicator with good stakeholder management skills. Qualification Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a related field. Skills Critical thinking and problem solving. Analytical skills. Teamwork and collaboration. Professionalism and strong work ethic. Oral and written communication skills. Leadership. What You Will Be a Part Of SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains. With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market‑customised solutions are. If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people. SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr