Case Management ABAP Developer – Principal - Talent Pool

DLK Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DLK Group in Cape Town, South Africa seeks an experienced Case Management ABAP Developer – Principal to lead design, development, and support of SAP Case Management solutions. You will deliver high-quality ABAP developments and integrate SAP components across the SAP landscape.

The role emphasizes OO ABAP, CDS/AMDP, Fiori, and E2E project delivery while collaborating with functional teams and stakeholders. Relocation to Cape Town is preferred where possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years SAP ABAP development experience.
• Strong experience in software architecture, design and development.
• Proof of SAP ABAP Developer Certification must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and determine development, configuration, interface, reporting, security, and role requirements.
• Develop and enhance SAP solutions using Object-Oriented ABAP.
• Perform testing, debugging, and implementation of SAP developments.
• Design, develop, and maintain SAP interfaces and integrations.
• Develop and enhance SAP Fiori applications using OData services.
• Design and develop CDS Views and AMDP solutions.
• Develop Smart Forms, Adobe Forms, and Mail Forms.
• Implement SAP enhancement techniques including BAPIs, BADIs, BTEs, and User Exits.
• Support workflow development and database update programming.
• Collaborate with functional consultants and business stakeholders to deliver quality SAP solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Relevant IT degree or diploma

SAP ABAP Developer Certification

Tools

SAP ABAP

CDS

AMDP

S/4HANA

OData Services

SAP UI5 / Fiori

REST APIs

Web Services

IDocs

Workflow

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 04/08/2026

We are seeking an experienced Case Management ABAP Developer – Principal to join our client's SAP team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting SAP Case Management solutions while delivering high-quality ABAP developments and integrations across the SAP landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and determine development, configuration, interface, reporting, security, and role requirements.
  
• Develop and enhance SAP solutions using Object-Oriented ABAP.
  
• Perform testing, debugging, and implementation of SAP developments.
  
• Design, develop, and maintain SAP interfaces and integrations.
  
• Develop and enhance SAP Fiori applications using OData services.
  
• Design and develop Core Data Services (CDS) Views and AMDP solutions.
  
• Develop Smart Forms, Adobe Forms, and Mail Forms.
  
• Implement SAP enhancement techniques including BAPIs, BADIs, BTEs, and User Exits.
  
• Support workflow development and database update programming.
  
• Collaborate with functional consultants and business stakeholders to deliver quality SAP solutions.
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant IT Degree or Diploma (advantageous).
  
• Proof of SAP ABAP Developer Certification must be provided with the application.
  
• Minimum 8 years' SAP ABAP Development experience.
  
• Strong experience in software architecture, design, and development.
  

Technical Skills

• SAP Case Management
  
• SAP ECC
  
• SAP S/4HANA
  
• Object-Oriented ABAP
  
• Core Data Services (CDS)
  
• AMDP
  
• SAP Workflow
  
• OData Services
  
• SAP UI5 / Fiori
  
• REST APIs
  
• Web Services
  
• JSON
  
• RFC
  
• IDocs
  
• Database Update Programming
  
• Smart Forms
  
• Mail Forms
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
  
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks.
  
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
  
• Flexible and able to support weekend and public holiday work when required.
  
• Committed to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  

Advantageous Experience

• Experience within Local Government.
  
• Familiarity with large enterprise SAP landscapes and business processes.
  

Additional Requirements

• Candidates residing in or willing to relocate to Cape Town are strongly preferred.
  
• Must be able to provide proof of SAP ABAP Developer Certification upon submission.