- Cape Town
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Contract
- Sectors: Banking Consulting
- Reference: 171419
Vacancy Details
Employer: iqbusiness South Africa
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced SAP Senior Consultant to apply deep technical expertise and deliver solutions that meet complex business needs. This role requires strong SAP BW4HANA development skills, systems analysis, and solution design, working under minimal direction to ensure operational excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.
If you thrive on architecting scalable SAP solutions, optimizing ABAP developments, and guiding business leaders through technical integration, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities Include:
SAP Development & Solution Design
- Lead SAP BW4HANA development in alignment with SAP’s recommended Layered Scalable Architecture.
- Redesign and optimize ABAP-scripted developments.
- Extract data from SAP and non-SAP systems, perform data modeling, and deliver reports/dashboards.
- Architect, design, and develop SAP BW4HANA solutions in collaboration with project leaders, business teams, and SAP functional counterparts.
- Build and maintain complex process chains.
- Provide input and oversight into testing and implementation of SAP programs.
Technical Expertise & Collaboration
- Hands-on experience in SAP Business Warehouse, including extraction, modeling, and query design.
- Work with BW extractors, Master Data, DSOs, Cubes, Composite Providers, and Open Hub Extracts.
- Apply full life cycle development experience from design through implementation and production support.
- Act as a technical integration specialist across SAP disciplines.
- Consult on SAP landscape according to agreed standards and stay current on SAP technologies.
- Coach and mentor other resources in technical preparation, process procedures, test scenarios, and end-user documentation
Performance & Risk Management
- Monitor and support process chains and loads.
- Investigate and propose enhancements for improved performance.
- Highlight potential project or solution risks and issues to project management.
- Identify and mitigate risks while driving problem resolution.
- Contribute to quality and financial goals by operating within agreed budgets and service level agreements.
Knowledge Sharing & Continuous Improvement
- Share knowledge and maintain team documentation.
- Provide input to highlight interdependencies between projects and support.
- Add value by recommending opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and policies.
- Continually develop core skills, cross-functional expertise, and business knowledge.
Key Requirements
- Minimum Experience: 10 years of BW experience plus SAP functional experience.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver SAP BW4HANA solutions across the full development lifecycle.
- Proficiency in BW extractors, modeling, query design, and process chain management.
- Strong technical integration skills across SAP disciplines.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Essential: Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate.
- Preferred: BCom/IS/IT ENG/BSc/computer science-related degree.
- Certifications: SAP certification in BW preferred; certification in more than one SAP module advantageous.
What Sets You Apart
- You can architect scalable SAP BW4HANA solutions that align with business priorities.
- You resolve complex problems using creative approaches beyond your immediate expertise.
- You balance technical depth with clear communication to stakeholders.
- You actively mentor and uplift team members while driving innovation.
Please Note
As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
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IQbusiness has also given me the opportunity to be involved in exciting initiatives such as B-Corp and the Women’s Chapter Network which allows me to find meaning in my work. Working under good leadership and a supportive team at IQbusiness really makes me enjoy coming to work every day.
Sheneez Sigamoney
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