SAP Authorisation

Blue Pearl PTY LTD; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled SAP Security & Authorisation Consultant to manage, design, and support security roles across SAP systems. The ideal candidate will ensure secure access, maintain compliance with audit standards, and provide training on SAP authorisation matters. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in IT and 3+ years of SAP Security experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in SAP Security and Authorization.
• In-depth understanding of SAP authorization concepts.
• Experience with security in SAP modules like FI, MM, SD, HR.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain SAP security roles and profiles.
• Conduct user access reviews for audit compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to align security roles with business processes.

Skills

SAP Security and Authorization

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

SAP GRC Access Control

SAP systems (ECC, S/4HANA, BW)

Job description

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled SAP Security & Authorisation Consultant to manage, design, and support security roles and authorisations across SAP systems. The ideal candidate will ensure secure access, maintain compliance with audit standards, and support security solutions across various SAP modules and environments.

Key Responsibilities :

Design, implement, and maintain SAP security roles, profiles, and authorisation objects.

Ensure proper role-based access control across SAP environments (ECC, S / 4HANA, BW, etc.).

Conduct user access reviews and support SOX / audit compliance requirements.

Collaborate with functional teams to understand business processes and align security roles accordingly.

Monitor and resolve access-related issues in a timely manner.

Participate in SAP GRC Access Control configuration and rule set maintenance.

Support security during SAP system upgrades, migrations, and patching activities.

Create and maintain detailed documentation for roles, policies, and user provisioning procedures.

Provide training and support to end-users on SAP access and authorisation-related matters.

Stay current with emerging SAP security practices, technologies, and compliance regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

3+ years of experience in SAP Security and Authorisation.

In-depth understanding of SAP authorisation concepts (roles, profiles, authorisation objects, etc.).

Experience supporting SAP modules (e.g., FI, MM, SD, HR) from a security perspective.

Familiarity with SAP security in S / 4HANA and Fiori environments.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Knowledge of audit and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX).

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

SAP Security certification is advantageous.

Experience with SAP GRC Access Control.

Familiarity with SAP HANA and SAP BTP security models.

Understanding of Identity Management and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions.

Experience working within Agile or hybrid project delivery environments.