SAP BAS Functional Consultant Junior

Discovery; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Sandton seeks an SAP Functional Consultant to participate in the planning, development, and maintenance of SAP Banking Services applications. This role involves supporting configuration, documenting business requirements, and testing. Candidates should have a foundational understanding of retail banking products, strong analytical skills, and relevant qualifications including experience in SAP or banking systems. A nurturing environment awaits dedicated professionals eager to contribute to meaningful change.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of retail banking products and processes.
• 1–2 years’ experience in SAP, banking systems, or IT delivery environments.
• Experience working within a structured SDLC is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support SAP configuration and functional changes.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications.
• Assist with incident analysis and production issue resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Matric

Relevant tertiary qualification

SAP Banking Services certification

Tools

SAP Banking Services

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Overview

About Discovery Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Bank

Discovery Bank is a bank like no other – a shared-value bank, designed with our clients in mind. We are all about sharing the value that clients create when they manage their money well, back with them through exceptional interest rates and rewards. Our Vitality Money programme measures how well clients manage their finances, informs them of what it means to be financially healthy, and empowers them with the knowledge to get enhanced rewards for managing their money well. If you are adaptable, a problem-solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, and obsessed with providing a quality service experience, we have a job for you where you can be your best in an environment that’s safe and nurturing.

Job Purpose

Participate in the planning, development, maintenance, and enhancement of SAP Banking Services applications. Support the configuration and customisation of SAP solutions based on Integrated Solution Architecture and Design, Business Requirements Documents, Functional Specifications, and Run-the-Bank incidents to meet defined business needs under the guidance of senior team members.

Key Outcomes

• Support SAP configuration and functional changes
• Assist in analysing and documenting business requirements
• Translate requirements into functional specifications
• Execute and support unit, system, and regression testing
• Support incident analysis and production issue resolution
• Maintain functional documentation and delivery artefacts
• Adhere to governance, SDLC, release, audit, and risk processes
• Support post-deployment validation and stabilisation
• Build effective working relationships with technical and business teams

Profile of the SAP Functional Consultant

Skills

Functional & Domain

• Foundational understanding of retail banking products and processes
• Basic SAP Banking Services or SAP S/4HANA knowledge
• Understanding of testing and defect management concepts

Core

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work effectively in a team and matrix environment

Behavioural

• Willingness to learn and apply feedback
• Results-oriented and accountable
• Customer- and service-focused
• Aligned with Discovery’s values and purpose

Education and Experience

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent)
• SAP Banking Services or SAP S/4HANA certification (advantageous)
• 1–2 years’ experience in SAP, banking systems, or IT delivery environments
• Exposure to functional consulting, business analysis, or system support
• Experience working within a structured SDLC (advantageous)

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY: The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.