Employer: Cubix (GBS Division)
Industry: Telecommunications, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics & Lead Automation
Job Functional Area: Business Development / Information Technology
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (On-Site)
Position Type: 12-Month Paid Internship Programme
Target Candidates: IT, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems & BI Graduates
Age Limit: Unemployed South African Youth (Aged 18–35)
Compensation: Monthly Paid Corporate BI Internship Stipend
About Cubix & The Junior BI Analyst Internship
Cubix, a division of GBS operating within the telecommunications and high-volume contact centre sector, specializes in enterprise reporting, commercial data automation, and lead management analytics.
Cubix is recruiting a detail-oriented Junior Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst Intern for a 12-month paid development programme in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Designed for ambitious analytics graduates, this internship provides hands-on practical exposure to building enterprise dashboards, automating lead allocation using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), maintaining data integrity, and translating complex operational datasets into actionable insights using Power BI and SSRS.
Key Responsibilities & BI Analytics Workflows
The Junior BI Analyst Intern will execute eleven core deliverables under senior BI mentorship:
1. Data Extraction, SQL & SSIS Lead Automation
- SQL Queries: Write and execute complex SQL queries for efficient data extraction, filtering, and manipulation.
- SSIS Automation: Assist in automating lead allocation logic and repetitive data-processing workflows using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
2. Dashboard Development & Business Reporting
- Power BI & SSRS: Develop, maintain, and enhance interactive dashboards and operational reports using Power BI and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSIS/SSRS).
- Data Visualization: Translate complex data metrics into intuitive, user-friendly visual reports and executive presentations.
3. Data Quality, Verification & Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Integrity: Perform thorough data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks to ensure reliable reporting outputs across databases.
- Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve reporting errors, data discrepancies, and database performance bottlenecks.
- Stakeholder Analysis: Collaborate with internal business stakeholders to understand reporting needs, gather functional specifications, and deliver fit-for-purpose BI solutions on time.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the following mandatory academic and personal criteria:
- Educational Qualifications (MANDATORY DIPLOMA/DEGREE):
- Completed Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) (Mandatory).
- Completed Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Intelligence, or a related quantitative discipline (Mandatory).
- Required Technical Knowledge:
- Foundational working knowledge of SQL, Power BI, SSRS, and SSIS (Mandatory).
- Understanding of data analysis, reporting principles, and database structures.
- Citizenship & Age Limit:
- Must be a South African Citizen possessing a valid SA ID Document (Mandatory).
- Must be between 18 and 35 years of age (Mandatory).
- Employment Status & Vetting Checks:
- Must currently be unemployed and NOT participating in another active internship or learnership programme (Mandatory).
- Must have a clear criminal record (Mandatory).
- Must have a clear ITC / credit record (Mandatory).
- Personal Attributes:
- Strong analytical, logical, and numerical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to strict reporting deadlines.
Application Guidelines & Selection Steps
- Prepare Document Package:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified Copy of South African Identity Document
- Certified Copy of Matric Certificate
- Certified Copies of Tertiary Degree/Diploma & Official Academic Transcripts
- Online Portal: Submit your application directly via the official Cubix / GBS Careers Portal.
- Outcome Notification: If you do not hear from the recruitment team within 14 working days of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Sample Selection & BI Interview Questions
Power BI, SQL & SSIS Workflows
- Question (DAX & Power BI): “How do you use DAX functions in Power BI to calculate year-to-date sales growth or measure dynamic lead conversion rates across different call centre teams?”
- Question (SSIS Package Design): “What is the main role of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) in automating daily lead allocation tasks from raw databases into reporting tables?”
How to Apply
Apply online directly via the official Cubix / GBS Recruitment Portal:
- Employer: Cubix (GBS Division)
- Industry: Telecommunications / Business Intelligence
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Position: Junior BI Analyst Intern (12 Months)
- Eligibility: Unemployed SA Citizens aged 18-35 holding an IT/CS/BI Degree or Diploma