Job Description

Lead Smart Maintenance deployment across global manufacturing plants!
Drive enterprise SAP ABAP development and system integration for cutting-edge Smart Maintenance applications.
Contract Period: November 1, 2025 December 31, 2028
Location: Hybrid - Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation
Team: SMARTIES (Smart Maintenance for Non-Standard Plants Asset Management)
Experience Required: 8+ years SAP application deployment and support
Citizenship: South African citizens/residents only Project Overview
Lead the deployment and support of Smart Maintenance applications from STARD systems into non-STARD plants.
This expert role involves managing SAP transport packages, customizing plant-specific code, and ensuring seamless integration and testing across SAP R/3 and S/4HANA environments. Essential Skills Requirements Core Technical Expertise (Mandatory)

• SAP ABAP Certification required
• Expert Knowledge: System design and development covering SAP ABAP, R/3, and S/4HANA
• Development Skills: Custom reports, enhancements, user exits, BADIs, and BAPIs
• Code Quality: Modular programming, reusable components, and clean code principles
• Performance: Ability to optimize ABAP code for performance
• Troubleshooting: Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across SAP modules
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with functional consultants and business stakeholders
• Business Acumen: Understand and interpret business needs, moving concepts through to successful implementation
• Agile Framework: Additional responsibilities as per Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Advantageous Skills Advanced Technical Skills

• Object-Oriented Design: SAP OO paradigms and SAP OData experience
• Integration Knowledge: Process integration across multiple SAP modules
• Development Tools: Jira/Confluence, Git, Transport Management, CI/CD pipelines for SAP
• Modern Tools: ABAPGit or similar development tools

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentorship: Guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, make architecture decisions
• Cross-functional Work: Collaborate with functional consultants and business analysts
• End-to-End Implementation: Development, testing, go-live, and support experience
• International Collaboration: Work with global teams and address language barriers professionally

Professional Skills

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Independence: Work autonomously while delivering quality results on time
• Team Collaboration: Effective in agile, distributed team environments
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical abilities with improvement focus
• Adaptability: Take on diverse roles and responsibilities
• Continuous Learning: Self-motivated and committed to professional development

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Experience: 5-8 years in SAP application deployment and support
• Industry Background: Manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
• System Knowledge: Strong SAP R/3 and S/4HANA systems expertise, including transport management
• Application Experience: Plant Maintenance or similar SAP-based applications

Key Responsibilities Smart Maintenance Deployment

• Version Management: Deploy and manage Smart Maintenance app versions within SAP STARD and non-STARD environments
• Transport Management: Identify and prepare SAP transport packages (TXE for R/3, PRD for S/4HANA)
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and coordinate transport imports with plant representatives
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot post-import issues and implement plant-specific SAP code changes

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Comprehensive Testing: Perform thorough testing and resolve defects during implementation and rollout
• Custom Requirements: Evaluate and implement custom SAP requirements for individual plants
• Code Compliance: Ensure code compliance and support user testing during integration
• Go-Live Support: Contribute to go-live readiness and provide hyper care support post-deployment

Documentation & Project Management

• Project Tracking: Maintain user stories in JIRA and update technical documentation in Confluence
• Knowledge Management: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
• Stakeholder Communication: Regular updates and reporting to project stakeholders

NB:

• South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered.
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• If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Perfect for expert SAP developers ready to lead Smart Maintenance initiatives across global manufacturing environments while mentoring development teams and driving technical excellence.
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