Job Description

Transform enterprise SAP infrastructure with cutting-edge technical expertise!
? Chief Expert SAP Technical Consultant position leading global systems
? Work with advanced SAP HANA, Oracle databases, and cloud technologies
? Expert-level SAP Basis administration and performance optimization
POSITION: Contract: 01 November 2025 - 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 6 years SAP Basis experience + 8 years IT working experience
COMMENCEMENT: 01 November 2025
LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation
TEAM: SAP Technology Solutions / Classic SAP / Cross Platform Tools and Services
Qualifications/Experience

• Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years IT working experience with ITIL process knowledge (Required)
• Minimum 6 years' experience in SAP Basis (Required)
• SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA 2.0 and/or SAP Certified Technology Consultant - SAP S/4HANA System Administration (Required)

Essential Skills Requirements Must have experience/understanding:

• Extensive experience in SAP Basis administration and management
• Intermediate SuSe Linux Operating System administration
• Advanced Oracle and SAP HANA Database administration
• Exposure to Cloud technologies, preferably Azure or AWS
• Incident Management (IM), Change Management (CM), Problem Management (PM)
• Expertise in performance tuning, optimization of SAP systems and SAP security
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Advantageous Skills Requirements

• General Cloud IaaS knowledge i.e., MS Azure; AWS
• Motor or related manufacturing experience
• JIRA and Confluence exposure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• ITIL certification
• Project Management experience and/or certification
• Solution Manager experience

Role Requirements

• Coordinate and resolve Change Management (CM), Critical Incident Management (CIM), and Incident Management (IM) tickets, ensuring timely closure within defined SLAs
• Lead and manage Problem Management (PM) tasks, identifying and addressing underlying issues
• Control and maintain SAP systems operations, ensuring compliance with IT internal controls and high availability
• Support the Feature Team in an Agile environment by managing assigned User Stories and performing ticket duty services as needed
• Develop and implement strategies for SAP system optimization, manage upgrades and migrations, and ensure systems compatibility with organizational strategies
• Engage with clients through meetings and communications, prepare system documentation per ISO standards, and develop Business Blueprint documents
• Provide technical support to the SAP Basis team, collaborate with other IT teams for seamless integration, and conduct regular audits of SAP systems
• Participate in strategic planning for SAP systems, propose solutions for improving business processes, and stay updated on the latest SAP technologies and trends

NB:

• South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered.
• By applying, you consent to be added to the database and receive updates until you unsubscribe.
• If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

#isanqa #isanqaresourcing #SAPBasis #SAPHANA #Oracle #CloudTechnology #ChiefExpert #fuelledbypassionintegrityexcellence

Skills Required