SAP Basis/ Hana Administrator

Transnet Company; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced SAP Basis/HANA Administrator. The role involves installation, maintenance, and performance tuning of SAP systems. Candidates should have at least 5 years of SAP application support experience and relevant qualifications. Strong knowledge of SAP ECC, DB2, and teamwork is essential. This is a permanent position based in Durban.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of SAP application support experience.
• Preferably with 1 year supervisory or specialist experience.
• 6 years relevant experience with at least 2 years at managerial level.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and maintain SAP systems.
• Monitor critical resources and perform backups.
• Manage SAP users, authorizations, and profiles.

Skills

SAP ECC 6.0 knowledge

Administration of IBM DB2

Oracle database management

Ability to work in teams

Excellent Analytical skills

Education

Relevant Qualification / National Diploma (NQF 6/7)

Bachelor’s degree in Technical/IT/Computer Science

Relevant SAP certification

Tools

SAP Solution Manager

Tivoli Storage Management

Job description

Overview

SAP Basis/ Hana Administrator

• Operating Division: TPT POD Corporate H/O
• Employee Group: Permanent
• Department: TPT, ICT, DBN
• Location: Durban
• Reporting To: Snr Manager: Business Application
• Grade: F
• Reference: req3699

The closing date is on 14/11/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

The SAP Basis Administrator is responsible for the installation, upgrade, and maintenance of SAP systems. Additional areas include:

• Ongoing maintenance and performance tuning of the various databases.
• Monitoring of critical resources
• Transport migration
• Ongoing Compliance of control checks.
• Backup and Restore testing.

Position Outputs

• Implement and maintain the multiple SAP instances that comprise the TPT SAP environment.
• DB2/ HANA database installation, administration and support.
• Database performance monitoring and fine-tuning
• Security Administration
• Batch Job management
• Manage SAP users, authorizations, and profiles.
• Ensure Backups are performed. Restore testing and fine tuning
• Perform SAP client administration (create client, copy client, delete client, export/import client) as required.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of SAP system upgrades.
• Develop and maintain system documentation for all SAP instances and interfaces
• Provide status reports on BASIS administration activities to management
• Plan and Implement patch and security upgrades
• Ensure compliance to audit and security requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Qualification / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Technical/IT/ Computer Science bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of SAP application support experience
• Preferably with 1 Year supervisory or specialist experience
• Relevant SAP certification
• Sound knowledge of SAP integration areas
• Additional SAP Skills in cross functional areas and technologies. Recognition of competence
• Relevant qualification (NQF 5)
• 6 yrs relevant and solid experience with at least 2 yrs at managerial level or specialist experience

Competencies

• Knowledge required:
  • Strong knowledge of SAP ECC 6.0, Solution Manager, Administration of IBM DB2, HANA, Oracle database. AIX Operating System, Tivoli Storage Management.
  • Performing Tape Backup and Recovery
  • Managing Schema and Storage structures
• Skills Required:
  • Ability to work in teams
  • Attention to detail
  • Good written and oral communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent Analytical and Problem

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.