SAP Authorization Consultant (Executive level)

Zohorecruit; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an SAP Authorization Consultant (Expert) to join a global IT environment in Pretoria. You will design, secure and govern enterprise SAP landscapes, owning complex security challenges and leading security workstreams across major projects.

Ideal candidates bring 8–12+ years of SAP Authorizations experience, expert Fiori security knowledge, and proven experience in role design, SoD governance, and secure deployment.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years SAP Authorizations experience in complex SAP landscapes.
• Expert knowledge of SAP Security and Authorizations across ECC and SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong experience securing multiple SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD).
• Expert knowledge of SAP Fiori Security, Launchpad, Spaces & Pages, Catalogs, Business Roles and related authorization concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP Gateway, ICF, OData Services and HTTP-based security.
• Expert use of SAP authorization troubleshooting tools (STAUTHTRACE, STUSERTRACE, Gateway Error Logs).
• Advanced expertise in role design, SU24, SU25, organizational levels and role optimization.
• Strong understanding of SAP transport management (CALM/ChaRM) and secure deployment processes.
• Extensive knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SoD), SAP security governance and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead security workstreams independently and mentor junior consultants.
• Advanced Excel, automation and reporting skills.
• Technical documentation and solution design.

Responsibilities

• Own complex security challenges and drive design across SAP landscapes.
• Lead security workstreams on major projects and operate across environments.
• Design scalable SAP role concepts and governance frameworks.
• Advise as the go-to SAP Security expert and mentor junior consultants.

Skills

SAP Authorizations

ECC/S4HANA

Fiori Security

SoD Governance

Security Troubleshooting

Role Design

Transport Management

Audit & Governance

Stakeholder Management

Excel & Reporting

Education

SAP Global Certification

Tools

STAUTHTRACE

STUSERTRACE

Gateway Logs

SAP Gateway

CALM/ChaRM

Job description

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 23/09/2026

If SAP Security, Authorizations, Fiori and solving complex access challenges are your thing, this could be the role you've been waiting for.

We’re looking for an SAP Authorization Consultant (Expert) to join a high-performing global IT environment where you’ll play a key role in designing, securing and governing enterprise SAP landscapes.

This isn't a basic user-admin role. We're looking for someone who can own complex security challenges, lead security workstreams, design scalable role concepts and act as the go-to SAP Security expert across major projects and operational environments.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• 8–12+ years of SAP Authorizations experience within complex SAP landscapes.
  
• Expert knowledge of SAP Security and Authorizations across ECC and SAP S/4HANA.
  
• Strong experience securing multiple SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD etc.).
  
• Expert knowledge of SAP Fiori Security, Launchpad, Spaces & Pages, Catalogs, Business Roles and related authorization concepts.
  
• Advanced knowledge of SAP Gateway, ICF, OData Services and HTTP-based security.
  
• Expert use of SAP authorization troubleshooting tools (STAUTHTRACE, STUSERTRACE, Gateway Error Logs etc.).
  
• Advanced expertise in role design, SU24, SU25, organizational levels and role optimization.
  
• Strong understanding of SAP transport management (CALM/ChaRM) and secure deployment processes.
  
• Extensive knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SoD), SAP security governance and audit requirements.
  
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Ability to lead security workstreams independently and mentor junior consultants.
  
• Advanced Excel, automation and reporting skills.
  
• Technical documentation and solution design.
  

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS

• SAP Cloud Identity Services (IAS/IPS) and Identity & Access Management (IAM).
  
• Agile delivery using Jira and Confluence.
  
• Scripting or automation for SAP Security administration.
  

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 8–12+ years of SAP Authorizations experience in enterprise environments.
  
• Multiple full lifecycle SAP implementation, upgrade or migration projects.
  
• Proven experience leading SAP Security workstreams on large programmes.
  
• Extensive experience in enterprise role design, security architecture and governance.
  
• Strong Applications Operations and production support experience.
  
• Experience working with auditors, architects, business stakeholders and development teams.
  
• Experience coaching or mentoring SAP Security consultants.
  
• SAP Global Certification.
  
• Cutting edge global IT system landscape and processes.
  
• Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period.
  
• High Work-Life balance.
  
• Remote / On-site work location flexibility.
  
• Highly motivating, energetic, and fast-paced working environment.
  
• Modern, state-of-the-art offices.
  
• Dynamic Global Team collaboration.
  
• Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology.