Contract: SAP Basis Specialist





Operating Division:Transnet Pipelines


Employee Group:Non Permanent


Department:ICT, SAP ERP2, DNR


Location:Durban Central


Reporting To:Manager: Application Systems


Grade:F


Reference:req4107











The closing date is on 03/02/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.



Position Purpose
To provide highly technical support for TPL’s critical IT systems such as SAP, SAP MII, SAP Portal, Tarlton Dispatch System and Dispatch System Interfaces, TPL Metering System Interface, as well as the critical function of IT systems backup.
The SAP Technical Basis Analyst role is to ensure the smooth functioning of the above mentioned critical systems in such a way as to minimise disruption to TPL’s core business functions and processes. In so doing, the role has a direct impact on TPL’s revenue and reputation with external clients.
The support of the Tarlton Distribution System is critical to maintaining TPL’s undertaking to provide Botswana with a consistent fuel supply, in accordance with the agreement between the government of South Africa and the Botswana Government.
The ultimate responsibility is to provide efficient service to internal and external customers on a 24/7 basis.



Position Outputs
The support of all SAP systems which include a three tier SAP ERP System in accordance with international standards The system which consists of a development tier, a quality control tier and a production tier is used for the enterprise resource planning (financials, costing, materials management, plant maintenance, pipeline management, terminal management, product quality, human resources, asset management, sales and distribution and incident reporting systems), the SAP Enterprise Portal (pipeline and distribution business order entry by customers), SAP MII (integration and monitoring of operations systems like SCADA, metering etc.), KPRO (Document Management system for technical drawings and attached business documentation), SPP (business process training documentation) and SAP Solution Manager (control of SAP system for SAP projects and system upgrades).• Management of all SAP logical security to include the SAP users authorisation profiles and business roles, passwords and access control. This also includes the management of external parties such as TPL customers from the oil companies and consultants, auditors etc.
• Support of SAP Basis includes the following:
• Configuring, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting the SAP technical environment on an ongoing basis as well as scheduling and executing the SAP transport system and creation/maintenance of interfaces into the SAP system.
• Maintain the multiple SAP installations that comprise the SAP environment (development, quality assurance and production).
• Implement an optimal SAP configuration to maximize system performance and availability.
• The SAP Production systems are replicated asynchronously off site, for Disaster Recovery – this includes the operating system, application and databases• The Disaster Recovery Process is tested bi-annually and witnessed and evaluated by the Auditors.
• Installation and configuration of all SAP database and application servers
• Ensure that segregation of duties standards are adhered to for all system users including Oracle Databases, the Unix operating systems and SQL for the windows operating systems as well as Maxdb which is the database used on KPRO. (This represents 14 application installations, 2 different operating systems and 3 different databases)
• Help with the management of SAP users, authorisations, and profiles through the SAP GRC system. Any violations for Segregation of Duties must be removed or mitigated by system monitoring.
• Carry out all Client Copies required by business
• Patch Management (system updates and fixes)
• System capacity and performance management
• Analysis of SAP system and error logs and take corrective action
• Capacity planning• Implementation of SAP Support Packages
• Upgrade to latest Enhancement Packs
• Upgrade to latest Operating systems for AIX Unix
• Server availability and scheduled downtime for maintenance
• Start and stop servers
• Follow change control procedures
• Trouble shoot all system errors
• Guide and direct consultants and outsource service providers
• Disaster recovery system
• Scheduling and implementing of backups for all systems via the TSM backup system
• Manage the offsite storage of system backup media
• Ensure the integrity of system Backups• Ensure the integrity and smooth running of the offsite system replication (DR site for all systems)
• Liaise with the rest of the ICT Team for support when required.
• Responsible for building a relationship and maintaining project team satisfaction with the project application team leads and other team leads.
• Manage relationship with service providers and ensure they are meeting all service levels and responsibilities.
• Define and implement process improvement measures within the environment.
• Ensure all proper change management and problem management processes are followed.
• Mentor other Basis support team and others to share knowledge and lessons learned.
• Compile detail statistics & graphs for monthly reports to show trends and optimize systems.
• Give input to the composition work plans for activations/deactivations/upgrades/moves and execute.Maintenance and Administration of IBM Power Series servers which includes creating & copying of logical partitioning of systems, SAN switches configurations, Network Installation Server and configure VIOS • Maintenance and Administration the IBM V7000 Storwise SAN which includes the flash copies, data migration, remote copies and data replication • Administration & Maintenance of Windows server, which includes storage management, manage Tivoli Storage Manager backup’s and • Manage SQL databases including backups



Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or other relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Information Technology is required.
• A min of 4 years of experience in a similar position within an IT environment, with demonstrated experience in SAP Basis systems.
• 4 years of experience in database management and in the maintenance of AIX Unix operating systems,
• 2 years’ experience in the use of IBM’s TSM backup system
• Experience in ECC 6



Competencies
Anchoring the Transnet Way
Is a conceptual and analytical thinker
Is results focused Is courageous
Is resilient
Is emotionally intelligent
Is an excellent communicator
Leading the Transnet Way
Is collaborative
Is innovative and entrepreneurial
Has impact and influence
Is a change agent
Managing the Transnet Way
Optimises business performance
Delights customers
Manages programs, projects & contracts
Manages risk and compliance
Sustaining the Transnet Way
Empowers and develops others
Is inquisitive and develops self
Manages and shares information
Role models the culture and values
Embraces diversity
Has the right skills


Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.


Disclaimer
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