Transnet Vacancies

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**Overview** This is a permanent System Analyst (BI) position within Transnet Engineering's ICT, Business Info Warehouse Dev department, located in Kilner Park. The role, graded F, reports to a Systems Analyst. The primary purpose of this position is to derive critical Business Intelligence from various process data across all Transnet Engineering Business units. This involves implementing solutions for data extraction, transformation, and loading, as well as analyzing critical reporting business requirements to interpret data for key decision-making processes. **What you will do** The System Analyst (BI) will be responsible for: * Working with internal and external stakeholders to translate business problems into business intelligence data designs. * Performing integration, transformation, modeling, and data validation. * Using a standardized approach and common understanding of operational imperatives, processes, and policies to achieve business goals. * Performing SAP BW system configuration and development. * Performing deployment of development objects throughout a 3-tier landscape (Dev, QA, Production). * Evaluating and improving existing BI systems. * Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports used by management and operations teams. * Composing functional and technical design documents where applicable. * Developing User Manuals and providing training to ensure technical compatibility and End User satisfaction. * Mentoring and assisting junior developers. * Demonstrating excellent research, analysis, and problem-solving skills. * Understanding data design and development across systems for BI reporting, data integration, analytics, and data warehousing initiatives. * Understanding activities related to BI data governance and BI data management. * Adhering to practices for the business intelligence team, including SDLC, data integration, and change control. * Collaborating with other developers and remaining abreast of new technologies within BI. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications and Experience:** * A National Diploma qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Information Technology. * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SAP BW AND a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power BI. * OR * Minimum of 6 years’ experience in SAP BW AND a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power BI. * SAP Certification is an added advantage. * **Skills:** * Intermediate SQL coding skills. * Excellent research, analysis, and problem-solving skills. * Experience working with commercial BI tools (desirable, specifically Power BI and SAP Webi). * Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can translate strategies into measurable goals and objectives. They should exhibit inspirational leadership, leading by example to inspire, motivate, and empower team members. The role requires someone who can lead business performance to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness, and an effective communicator capable of articulating business strategy and objectives clearly. Candidates should also be skilled in research, analysis, problem-solving, and collaborating with others to stay current with new BI technologies. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with Transnet's Employment Equity Plan and Targets. **Deadline** 07/10/2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/transnet-vacancies-31 Source: govpage

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  • At least 3 years of experience.
  • SQL
  • Power BI
  • SAP

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Job description

TRANSNET SYSTEM ANALYST (BI) (RE-ADVERT) Operating Division: Transnet Engineering Employee Group: Permanent Department: ICT, Business Info Warehouse Dev, KNP Location: Kilner Park Reporting To: Systems Analyst Grade: F Reference: req5957 The closing date is on 07/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement. Position Purpose To bring forth critical Business Intelligence from multiples of process data information that cuts across all Transnet Engineering Business units. • Implement solutions that require extraction, transformation and loading of key data from various sources into target platforms • To analyse and understand critical reporting business requirements and interpret data into information the business can use in critical decision-making process Position Outputs Work with internal and external stakeholders to translate business problems into business intelligence data designs. Integration, transformation, modeling and data validation Use a standardised approach and common understanding of operational imperatives, processes, and policies to achieve business goals. Perform SAP BW system configuration and development. Perform deployment of development objects throughout 3-tier landscape (Dev, QA, Production) Evaluating and improving existing BI systems Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports used by management and operations teams Compose functional & technical design document where applicable Intermediate SQL coding skills Experience working with commercial BI tools (desirable Power BI and SAP Webi). Develop User Manuals and provide training to ensure technical compatibility and End User satisfaction Mentor and assist junior developers Excellent research, analysis, and problem-solving skills. Understand data design and development across systems for BI reporting, data integration, analytics and data warehousing initiatives. Understand activities related to BI data governance and BI data management Adhere to practices for the business intelligence team, including SDLC, data integration, change control. Collaborate with other developers and remain abreast with new technologies within BI. Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform. Qualifications and Experience National Diploma qualification in Information Systems or Computer Science or Information Technology.  ▪ Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SAP BW.  ▪ Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power BI. ▪ SAP Certification will be an added advantage. OR . Minimum 6 years   experience in SAP BW and Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power BI. ▪ SAP Certification will be an added advantage. Competencies Strategy & Sustainability Strategic Thinking Translates strategies into measurable goals and objectives to achieve the organizations’ vision Inspirational Leadership Inspiring People Leads by example - Inspires, motivates, and empowers team members to do their best Business Performance and Delivery Lead Business Performance Manages the business to be more efficient and effective Relationship Management Communicating Effectively Communicates the business strategy and objectives in a clear and manner Effectively communicate TE strategy at a high level and take decisions. Equity Statement Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division. Disclaimer If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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