Job Description

Position: SAP Functional Consultant
Location: Not specified (Hybrid Remote)
Employment Type: Permanent
Workplace Type: Hybrid Remote Worker
Span of Control: None
Level of Engagement: Internal stakeholders and external clients

The Role

The SAP Functional Consultant is responsible for scoping, configuring, implementing, and supporting SAP solutions that meet client requirements. This includes participating in the design, documentation, testing, and deployment of solutions while ensuring timely, high-quality delivery in line with project scope, budget, and service-level agreements (SLAs).

You will also support knowledge sharing, create reusable solutions, and contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities within the SAP ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the scoping, design, and implementation of SAP solutions

• Ensure delivery of projects is on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations

• Meet or exceed agreed service levels and quality standards

• Analyse business requirements and design fit-for-purpose SAP solutions

• Conduct feasibility analysis and research to identify opportunities for SAP-based business improvements

• Identify, escalate, and mitigate risks impacting performance or delivery

• Ensure documentation, testing plans, and project artefacts are completed and stored appropriately

• Drive continuous improvement through reusable components and defect-free solution delivery

• Provide knowledge transfer and training to team members and clients as needed

• Maintain accurate timesheets and ensure billable hours meet target expectations

• Create and store configuration documents and processes in the knowledge management system

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF Level 6: 3-year Degree/National Diploma

• OR NQF Level 4 (Grade 12) with additional relevant experience

Experience

• With Qualification (NQF 6): Minimum 3 years of SAP implementation or support experience

• With Grade 12 only: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Certifications

• None required (SAP certifications are advantageous)

Core Skills & Capabilities

Functional Skills

• SAP Application Lifecycle Management

• Specification & Process Documentation

• Solution Configuration & Implementation

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

• Document & User Manual Preparation

Behavioural Competencies

• Results Delivery

• Decision Making

• Client-Centric Mindset

• Effective Communication & Impact

• Pressure Handling

• Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration