Business Intelligence Developer Jobs in South Africa

PEP Africa is looking for a Business Intelligence Developer in Cape Town who is passionate about data, artificial intelligence and smarter ways of working. The permanent role sits in the Enterprise Solutions department and closes on 5 November 2026, according to the original listing.

About the company and the work

The role is about turning complex data into clear business impact. You would design, develop and maintain business intelligence and AI-driven solutions, including data analytics platforms, AI agents, automation tools and reporting tools built on the Google Cloud stack.

Role details and duties

• Design, develop and maintain business intelligence solutions.
• Maintain and support data analytics platforms.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Evaluate and improve existing BI systems.
• Create visualisations, reports and dashboards for requested projects.
• Develop and update technical documentation, and check data quality.
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and related strategies.
• Build and maintain data architectures and robust data pipelines, and handle error logs.
• Develop AI agents and natural-language query interfaces using BigQuery and Vertex AI.
• Build operational micro-apps and automated workflows using tools including Antigravity, AI Studio, AppScript and Google Cloud.
• Implement predictive models and machine-learning pipelines, and integrate AI capabilities into business processes.
• Manage and deliver projects on time and within budget, monitoring risks and issues.
• Drive best practice and continuous improvement, and partner with stakeholders to find synergies.

The source lists the work location as in person in Cape Town, Western Cape, and the job type as permanent. No pay information was provided in the listing.

Requirements

• A BSc degree in Computer Science, Data Science or Information Technology.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in data engineering, AI engineering or software development.
• Proven experience developing, deploying and maintaining production-grade AI models and intelligent applications.
• Strong understanding of database management systems, BI technologies, AI and machine-learning frameworks, and data architecture.
• Experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure configuration and CI/CD automation on Google Cloud Platform or a similar platform.
• Proficiency in cloud-based data engineering tools, preferably Google Cloud tools including Composer/Airflow and Dataflow.
• Ability to work with raw and unstructured data, including processing, integration and quality management.
• Knowledge of application development and API integration.
• Willingness to travel to other African countries on an ad hoc basis.
• South African citizenship, as stated in the listing.
• Advantageous: Git workflows, Agile tools such as Jira, Shortcut or Trello, Docker, JavaScript, Google Workspace, Slack, and visualisation tools such as QlikView, Looker Studio or Grafana.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Indeed South Africa listing linked from the Apply button on this page. Check the closing date there, and never pay a fee or share banking details to apply.

Practical tips

• Show specific BI, data pipeline and AI projects, with the tools you used.
• Highlight Google Cloud, BigQuery and dashboard work where you have it.
• Keep your CV focused on measurable outcomes, such as reports or processes you improved.
• Prepare to explain how you check data quality and handle errors in large data platforms.

How the process works

On the original listing, you can review the full description and apply through Indeed. The employer contacts shortlisted candidates, and the listing notes that submitting an application gives PEP Africa consent to store and process application information.

Important information

This post is informational only. Details, including the closing date, can change, so confirm everything on the original listing before applying.

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