ERP BUSINESS ANALYST

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an ERP BUSINESS ANALYST in South Africa. The successful candidate will evaluate ERP business processes, manage project scopes, and implement business solutions, particularly focusing on SAP PP. A strong analytical background and at least 5 years of experience in relevant ERP modules are required, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to train users in new processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant ERP Module SAP PP.
• Computer skills & knowledge - Microsoft Office, Excel, Word & Power Point.
• Understanding of SAP PP module principles, controls, and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate ERP business processes and develop solutions.
• Analysis of business requirements and manage project scope.
• Prepare formal functional and/or technical specifications.
• Align business requirements with ERP Best Practice.
• Train users in existing and new processes.

Skills

Application Systems development

Presentation of SAP PP Software

Project Management

Report Writing

SAP PP Background

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to interact with team members (collaboration)

Excellent communication skills across all levels

Good verbal presentation and written expression

Solid understanding of Application systems development

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

SAP PP ERP Module certification

Job description

About the job ERP BUSINESS ANALYST

DUTIES

• Evaluate ERP business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
• Analysis of business requirements to drive design and review of test cases, process charges requests, and manage a projects scope, acceptance, installation, and development.
• Prepare formal functional and/or technical specification, including process workflow of system requirement.
• Align business requirements with ERP Best Practice.
• Enable data migration from legacy system to ERP
• Assist users in changeover to ERP
• Assist with module configuration
• Implementation of policy and procedural changes within business relevant to module
• Define, execute and approval of simulation testing
• Design, develop and provision of training solutions
• Train Users in existing and new processes
• Roll out of solution to business within agreed timeframes
• Manage competing resources and priorities
• Monitor deliverables and ensure timely completion of projects
• Support to Business (Users) during project, after go-live and for ad hoc requirements
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping
• Prepare and submit accurate reports, in the agreed format, on time
• Ensure compliance with standard operating policies and procedures (including quality controls)

SKILLS:

• Application Systems development
• Presentation of SAP PP Software
• Project Management
• Report Writing
• SAP PP Background
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact with team members (collaboration)
• Excellent communicating skills across all levels
• Good verbal presentation and written expression
• Solid understanding of Application systems development

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• SAP PP ERP Module certification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant ERP Module SAP PP
• Computer skills & knowledge - Microsoft Office, Excel, Word & Power Point
• Proven Experience in business process evaluation, procedural definition, configuration, and application systems development.
• Experience as a project team member (could be on business side) on a full lifecycle ERP implementation for SAP
• Must have a valid drivers license and Passport
• Must be prepared to work after hours and weekends if required.
• Understanding of SAP PP module principles, controls, and business processes
• Ability to create queries to extract information from data sources (inc. ERP / SAP query)
• Must be able to work overtime and travel (local and international) when required
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with other internal team members.