Principal SAP Project Manager -Talent Pool

Careers at DLK Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DLK Group in Cape Town, South Africa seeks a Principal SAP Project Manager for a contract role. The candidate will lead end-to-end SAP projects, including IS-U utilities, with a focus on planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Required are 8+ years in SAP project management and recognized PM accreditation (PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent). On-site engagement in Cape Town is expected with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years SAP Project Management experience.
• Recognized Project Management accreditation or qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
• Experience delivering end-to-end SAP solutions in complex enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring and risk management of SAP projects.
• Manage budgets, timelines and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to deliver IS-U SAP solutions.

Skills

Project Management

SAP project methodologies

Stakeholder management

Budget & timelines management

Education

PMP or PRINCE2 or equivalent

Tools

SAP IS-U

Job description

DLK Group | Contract

Principal SAP Project Manager -Talent Pool

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 22/07/2026

• Date Opened 22/07/2026
• Job Type Contract
• Industry IT Services
• Work Experience 7-10 years
• Salary Market Related
• City Cape Town
• Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 7400

Job Description

Core Skills

• Strong Project Management expertise, including planning, execution, monitoring, and risk management.
• Deep understanding of SAP project methodologies and SAP landscape architecture.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multi-disciplinary project teams.

Mandatory Requirements

• 8+ years of SAP Project Management experience.
• Recognized Project Management accreditation or qualification.

Requirements

Qualifications Required

• Recognized Project Management accreditation or qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

Experience Required

• Minimum of 8+ years of SAP Project Management experience.
• Proven track record in delivering end-to-end SAP solutions within complex enterprise environments.

Other Requirements

• Experience in Local Government environments would be advantageous.
• Exposure to SAP IS-U (Industry Solutions for Utilities) projects is highly beneficial.
• Previous experience managing E-Service projects and collaborating with third-party vendors will be an advantage.
• Candidates must be based in Cape Town or available for regular on-site engagements.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are essential.