Mid to Senior SAP Basis Consultant - Remote within South Africa

K5 Business; Durban; Remote; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled SAP Basis Consultant to manage and enhance SAP landscapes and support S/4HANA migrations. The role involves system administration, troubleshooting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess 5+ years' experience and relevant certifications to excel in this challenging position, along with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.

Benefits

Remote work model

Ongoing training and SAP certification support

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge S/4HANA projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in multinational environments.
• Proven expertise with SAP S/4HANA migrations.
• Knowledge of UNIX/Linux, Windows, Oracle, HANA.

Responsibilities

• Administer SAP systems (ECC, S/4HANA, BW).
• Plan and execute system installations and upgrades.
• Tuning and optimizing system performance.

Skills

SAP Basis experience

SAP S/4HANA migrations

UNIX/Linux knowledge

Windows knowledge

Database platforms knowledge

SAP Transport Management

Cloud platforms knowledge

Scripting skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

SAP Basis or System Administration Certifications

ITIL Foundation certification

Job description

Role Overview

As a SAP Basis Consultant (Full-time/Contractor) at K5 Business, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting our clients' SAP technical landscapes. You will ensure optimal system performance, reliability, and security, and you will play a key role in delivering successful SAP S/4HANA and cloud migration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer SAP systems (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, PI/PO) and underlying databases (MaxDB, HANA, Etc.)
• Plan and execute system installations, upgrades and kernel patches
• Monitor system performance; tune and optimise as required
• Manage transports, client copies and system refreshes
• Implement high-availability, disaster-recovery and backup strategies
• Troubleshoot technical issues across application and OS layers
• Collaborate with Basis, Security and Infrastructure teams
• Produce technical documentation and handover packs
• Provide on-call and project-support when required
  
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 + years SAP Basis experience in multinational environments
• Hands-on expertise with SAP S/4HANA migrations and conversions
• Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux, Windows and database platforms (Oracle, HANA, MS SQL)
• Proven track record with SAP Transport Management and Solution Manager
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native deployments
• Solid scripting skills (Shell, PowerShell) for automation
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  
  
  

Qualifications & Attributes

• SAP Basis or System Administration Certifications (preferred)
• ITIL Foundation certification (advantageous)
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Team-player with client-facing experience
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Remote work model
• Ongoing training and SAP certification support
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge S/4HANA and cloud projects