From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions to improve people’s lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you.
Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special.
And we’re passionately dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That’s why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry’s best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for "family") employees, customers, and partners, we’re on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital-first future.
We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Cape Town office.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Business Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with stakeholders to identify data and dashboard requirements, transform business needs into actionable insights, and create Power BI prototypes to support decision-making processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for data, problem-solving, and continuous learning to grow in the field of business analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirement Gathering:
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and document data and reporting needs.
Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to gather and clarify requirements.
Translate business goals into technical specifications for data analysis and visualization.
Data Analysis and Insights:
Analyse business processes to identify areas where data and dashboards can provide actionable insights.
Work with data engineers and IT teams to ensure accurate and relevant data availability.
Identify trends, patterns, and insights to support decision-making.
Power BI Prototyping:
Develop and deliver interactive Power BI prototypes to visualize key metrics and KPIs.
Experiment with innovative dashboard designs to meet user needs.
Iterate on prototypes based on stakeholder feedback to ensure optimal functionality and usability.
Collaboration and Communication:
Act as a bridge between technical teams and business users, ensuring alignment of goals and expectations.
Present prototypes and insights to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
Provide training or guidance to stakeholders on how to utilize dashboards effectively.
Continuous Improvement:
Stay updated with Power BI features, data visualization trends, and business intelligence tools.
Identify opportunities to improve existing reporting processes and tools.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Basic knowledge of Power BI or other business intelligence tools (training and mentorship will be provided).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
Familiarity with data management concepts, including databases, ETL, and data modelling, is a plus.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience with Microsoft Power BI or similar visualization tools.
Understanding of database systems (SQL knowledge is an advantage).
Previous internship or experience in a data-related or business analysis role.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
We’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had!
We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:
We want our staff to love working here, and so we’ve created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events.
Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group
Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.
Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
Big on family? So are we! Here at MRI Software we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).
Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose!
Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year!
MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in real estate software. Whether you are joining as a new pride member or bringing your expertise back, your talent is important to maintaining MRI’s high client experience standard and continuing our growth in the PropTech space.
Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you!
As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself.