Sabenza IT

Analytical Engineer

Sabenza IT  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description


Shape Data. Drive Insights. Enable Smarter Decisions.


Are you passionate about transforming raw data into meaningful business intelligence? Do you thrive on solving complex data challenges while working with modern cloud technologies? If so, we're looking for an
Analytical Engineer
who can bridge the gap between business and technology by delivering trusted, analytics-ready data that empowers smarter decision-making.


As an
Analytical Engineer
, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming business requirements into structured, reliable, and analytics-ready datasets. You'll combine strong analytical thinking with technical expertise in data modelling, SQL, and enterprise data platforms to ensure data is accurate, governed, and fit for purpose.


You'll work across the full data lifecycle—from profiling and validating source data through to modelling and delivering trusted datasets that power business intelligence and advanced analytics.


  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable analytical data models.

  • Design and develop analytics-ready datasets using
    Data Vault 2.0
    and
    Dimensional Modelling
    methodologies.

  • Perform comprehensive data profiling, quality assessments, and validation activities.

  • Develop advanced SQL queries for data transformation, cleansing, and analysis.

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand reporting and analytical requirements.

  • Ensure consistency, integrity, and governance of enterprise data assets.

  • Work closely with engineering teams to optimise data pipelines and data structures.

  • Support reporting, dashboarding, and self-service analytics initiatives.

  • Identify opportunities to improve data quality, performance, and modelling standards.

  • Document business rules, data definitions, and technical specifications.


    • Requirements


    Essential Skills & Experience


    • Proven experience as an
      Analytical Engineer
      ,
      Data Analyst
      , or similar analytical data role.

    • Strong expertise in
      Data Modelling
      , including:

      • Data Vault 2.0

      • Dimensional Modelling (Star/Snowflake schemas)

    • Advanced SQL development and data transformation skills.

    • Experience profiling, validating, and analysing complex enterprise datasets.

    • Ability to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

    • Experience engaging with both business and technical stakeholders.

    • Excellent communication and documentation skills.


    Technical Skills


    • Data Vault 2.0

    • Dimensional Modelling

    • Advanced SQL

    • Data Profiling

    • Data Validation

    • Data Analysis

    • Data Transformation

    • Enterprise Data Warehousing

    • Analytics Data Engineering

    • ETL/ELT concepts

    If you're passionate about data modelling, analytics, and transforming business requirements into meaningful data products, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help build the data foundation that powers smarter business decisions.
    Sabenza IT

    About Sabenza IT

    Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.

    Industry
    IT & Software
    Company Size
    11-50 employees
    Headquarters
    Natal, Cape Town, Gauteng, ZA
    Year Founded
    2013
    Website
    sabenzait.co.za
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