Sage Implementation Consultant (Ca)

Executive Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent business solutions company seeks a Sage Implementation Consultant in Johannesburg. This role involves leading end-to-end Sage ERP implementations, conducting business analysis, and configuring solutions to meet client requirements. Ideal candidates are finance/accounting graduates or article clerks with problem-solving and client-facing skills. Join a collaborative team and gain expert knowledge while supporting various clients in diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Completed or in-progress articles through SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA or ACCA.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sage ERP implementation projects end-to-end.
• Conduct business process analysis and requirements gathering.
• Configure Sage solutions to meet business requirements.
• Prepare project plans and status reports.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing and training.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Client-facing skills

Process analysis

Configuration management

User training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field

Job description

Sage Implementation Consultant | Woodmead, Sandton | Permanent

Use your accounting articles and systems mindset to build a consulting career. Step into a client-facing role where you will shape how finance teams work, report and make decisions.

As a Sage Implementation Consultant, you will lead full-cycle Sage ERP implementations for new and existing clients. You will analyse current processes, gather requirements, configure the system, and guide end users through testing, go-live and post-implementation support. This role is ideal for a SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA / ACCA article clerk or newly qualified accountant who enjoys problem-solving, technology and working closely with clients.

You will join a specialist consulting team that partners with mid-size and enterprise organisations across multiple industries. The environment is fast-paced, professional and collaborative, with plenty of exposure to different business models and finance teams. You will gain deep product expertise, project experience, and the chance to grow into a senior consulting or leadership role.

Our client is a well-established business solutions company that implements and supports leading cloud-based ERP and financial systems. Operating from modern offices in Woodmead, they work with a diverse portfolio of clients and are known for strong delivery, deep product knowledge and long-term client relationships.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage end-to-end Sage ERP implementation projects for new and existing clients
• Conduct detailed business process analysis and requirements gathering with finance and operational stakeholders
• Configure Sage solutions to meet client-specific business, reporting and control requirements
• Prepare functional specifications, project plans and status reports
• Facilitate user acceptance testing and ensure issues are tracked and resolved
• Deliver user training, go-live assistance and post-implementation support
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and system optimisation
• Collaborate closely with internal technical teams and client stakeholders to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Completed or in-progress articles through SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA or ACCA