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Job Summary
To provide specialist advice & support in the development & implementation of data modelling addressing problems on systems integration, compatibility and multi platforms.Job Description
To design, develop, and optimize Power BI dashboards and data models that transform banking data into actionable insights. The role focuses on advanced DAX, efficient data modelling, and integration with enterprise data sources (via SQL/ODBC) to enable reliable reporting, performance management, and decision-making.
Power BI Development & Data Modelling
Develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards aligned to business needs.
Build efficient semantic models (star schema, optimized relationships, reusable measures).
Write advanced DAX measures for complex analytical and business logic.
Optimize report performance (model design, query efficiency, refresh cycles).
Implement row-level security (RLS) and enforce access controls.
Data Access, Reporting & Analytics
Connect to enterprise data sources using SQL and ODBC; leverage curated datasets and existing platforms.
Perform light data transformation using Power Query and validate data accuracy across sources.
Deliver standardized and ad-hoc reporting to support performance tracking and decision-making.
Translate business requirements into scalable dashboards and intuitive visualizations.
Automate reporting and resolve data discrepancies at the reporting layer.
Governance, Stakeholder Enablement & AI
Ensure consistency of KPIs, definitions, and governance within reporting outputs.
Identify and escalate data quality issues observed during analysis.
Act as Power BI SME; support users and drive self-service analytics adoption.
Engage stakeholders to refine requirements and continuously improve dashboards.
Explore AI-enabled analytics (e.g., Copilot, natural language queries, business chat dashboards) to enhance insight generation and user experience.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
3+ years’ experience in BI / Power BI development.
Experience in banking or financial services preferred.
Strong expertise in:
Power BI (data modelling, reporting, publishing)
DAX (advanced calculations and optimisation)
SQL (data querying, joins, aggregations)
Data connectivity (ODBC, enterprise platforms)
Good understanding of banking data domains (customers, accounts, transactions).
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability.
Ability to translate complex data into clear, business-focused insights.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Interest in leveraging AI to enhance reporting and analytics.
Education
Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required)Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
- 3+ years' experience in BI / Power BI development
- Power BI (data modelling, reporting, publishing)
- DAX (advanced calculations and optimisation)
- SQL (data querying, joins, aggregations)
- Data connectivity experience (ODBC, enterprise platforms)
- Power Query for data transformation and validation
- Good understanding of banking data domains (customers, accounts, transactions)
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience in banking or financial services
- Interest in leveraging AI-enabled analytics (e.g., Copilot)
Absa Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Absa Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Absa Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical aid, group life, disability, and funeral cover are described as comprehensive, with features such as terminal‑illness advances and beneficiary grocery benefits. Wellness and assistance offerings support overall financial and personal wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A pension fund and group retirement arrangements are positioned as core benefits within fixed remuneration. Retirement coverage is embedded alongside other protections as part of standard employment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee share‑ownership (eKhaya) and equity‑linked awards broaden wealth‑sharing, with dividends or cash‑equivalent participation in some markets. This provides longer‑term value beyond base pay.
Absa Group Insights
What We Do
Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise growth on the African continent and beyond. We’re a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. We also have representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.
