SAP Basis Specialist

Transnet Company; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an SAP Basis Specialist in Durban to provide technical support for critical IT systems including SAP and manage database environments. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in IT and at least 4 years of relevant experience in SAP Basis systems, database management, and AIX Unix operating systems. This role involves ensuring system security and performance while providing 24/7 support to internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a similar position within IT environment.
• Experience in SAP Basis systems and database management.
• Familiarity with AIX Unix operating systems and TSM backup system.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for SAP systems.
• Manage all SAP logical security and user authorisations.
• Perform system capacity and performance management.

Skills

SAP Basis systems

Database management

AIX Unix operating systems

IBM's TSM backup system

Education

Bachelor’s degree or NQF level 7 qualification in Information Technology

Tools

ECC 6

Job description

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

Closing date

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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