Functional Lead

Blue Pearl PTY; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Pearl PTY is seeking a Functional Lead to drive SAP functional activities within ECC to S/4HANA upgrade projects in Cape Town. The role ensures alignment of SAP configuration with business requirements and provides leadership for delivering high-quality functional solutions.

You will lead configuration, develop design specifications, and collaborate with business and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery, milestones, and governance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP functional experience.
• Bachelor's degree or SAP-related qualification.
• Proven experience in project delivery leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP configuration and setup activities according to business requirements.
• Develop functional and technical design specifications.
• Provide project delivery leadership, ensuring milestones, quality, and governance are met.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver functional solutions that support business processes.

Skills

SAP functional experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

SAP-related qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 02/06/2026

The Functional Lead is responsible for driving SAP functional activities within ECC to S/4HANA upgrade projects, including additional enhancements. This role ensures alignment of SAP configuration and setup with business requirements and provides leadership in the delivery of high-quality functional solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SAP configuration and setup activities according to business requirements
• Develop functional and technical design specifications
• Provide project delivery leadership, ensuring milestones, quality, and governance are met
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver functional solutions that support business processes

Requirements

Qualifications & Certifications

• 8+ years of relevant SAP functional experience
• Bachelor's degree or SAP-related qualification
• Proven experience in project delivery leadership

Candidate Requirements

• Preferably with Public Sector project experience
• Based in Cape Town or willing to work locally