SAP BASIS Consultant (K3)

Westrocon; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SAP solutions provider in South Africa seeks an IT professional to ensure the reliability of SAP systems. Responsibilities include system support, project management, and technical collaboration with teams. Ideal candidates should have SAP certifications and experience in system administration and troubleshooting. The company values a positive attitude and commitment to objectives.

Qualifications

• IT experience both within and outside of their field of expertise (e.g. databases, networks, MSQL).
• Upgrade, migration experience.
• DR and HA experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SAP systems operate reliably and efficiently.
• Complete project work with a focus on key milestones.
• Provide first/second/third line technical support.

Skills

Implementing and supporting SAP ECC

Red Hat Linux

Oracle Enterprise Linux

Database administration

Education

Tertiary qualification – degree an advantage (e.g. BSc IT)

Certifications in SAP NetWeaver Technology (SAP Basis)

Official industry recognised qualifications (Oracle, Linux)

Job description

Overview:

Westrocon is an SAP VAR partner for SAP ByDesign, S/4HANA and other products and has high growth aspirations in South Africa and the rest of Africa. It wants to become the leading mid-market VAR in the SAP General Business space. As a company we—

• Take responsibility for the installation, upgrade and support of all components of the SAP Infrastructure
• Contribute to the architecture design of the SAP systems
• Support and provide guidance to first, second and third-line Support Teams and project consultants

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification – degree an advantage (e.g. BSc IT)
• IT experience both within and outside of their field of expertise (e.g. databases, networks, MSQL, etc.)
• Certifications in SAP NetWeaver Technology (SAP Basis) and/or Solution Manager
• Official industry recognised qualifications (e.g. Oracle, Linux, databases, etc.).

Skills:

• Implementing and supporting SAP ECC
• Experience in Red Hat Linux, SUSE, Oracle Enterprise Linux, database administration (Oracle, SQL Server), network administration and SAN administration

Experience:

• Implementing and supporting SAP ECC/SAP S4/HANA
• Upgrade, migration experience
• DR and HA experience

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the SAP based systems operate reliably and efficiently in a secure environment. This includes assisting with the configuration and maintenance of High Availability and Disaster Recover SAP solutions
• Complete project-based work keeping a focus on meeting key project milestones
• Ensure the adherence of standards
• Maintain daily contact with the SAP Basis team leader regarding work progress
• Complete quality documentation for the SAP environments
• Provide first/second/third line technical support in areas where job holder possesses unique technical expertise
• Liaise with the functional SAP experts and business teams in order to assist with the ongoing functional support of SAP
• Provide support for other application and services as requested by the SAP Basis team leader. Contribute as possible where the area is outside of the job holder’s technical expertise
• Build, manage and maintain effective relationships with SAP Functional Consultants, third party suppliers, customers and the Business streams
• Investigate, review and recommend new technology
• Keep abreast with new and developing technology as per SAP directives

Key Attributes:

• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Can do attitude – going the extra mile
• Committed to company objectives, project deadlines and deliverables
• Willing to take on challenges
• Energetic, driven, enthusiastic and determined
• Provides the best services possible, strives for the best outcome, is curious and takes ownership
• Team focused – looks to the success of the whole rather than the self and see the ‘bigger picture’
• Confident