SAP Basis Lead

Blue Pearl PTY; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced SAP Basis Lead in Cape Town. The role involves defining and implementing SAP HANA application security, gathering requirements, and configuring various SAP components. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in SAP Basis and HANA administration, alongside proven leadership in technical delivery. Responsibilities include assisting clients with security policies and leading project teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex SAP implementations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP Basis / SAP HANA administration experience.
• Proven technical delivery leadership.

Responsibilities

• Gather SAP security requirements and design security solutions across complex SAP environments.
• Configure SAP components and ensure proper integration across HANA, S/4, ECC, CRM, C4C, HCM, and SuccessFactors.
• Assist clients with implementation of SAP security policies and procedures.
• Perform system installs/upgrades, client copies, performance tuning, transport management, and monitoring.
• Lead technical delivery and provide guidance to project teams on SAP Basis and security activities.

Skills

SAP Basis experience

SAP HANA administration

Technical delivery leadership

Education

SAP Basis / SAP HANA Administration Certification

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 02/06/2026

The SAP Basis Lead is responsible for defining and implementing SAP HANA application security design, configuration, and related policies and procedures in support of large SAP implementations. The role covers SAP Security requirements gathering, design, and configuration of SAP components including HANA S/4, Suite on HANA, CRM, C4C, HCM, SuccessFactors, ECC, and other SAP solutions across the full implementation lifecycle. The SAP Basis Lead assists clients in delivering the overall security design and embedding it into the client’s organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather SAP security requirements and design security solutions across complex SAP environments
• Configure SAP components and ensure proper integration across HANA, S/4, ECC, CRM, C4C, HCM, and SuccessFactors
• Assist clients with implementation of SAP security policies and procedures
• Perform system installs/upgrades, client copies, performance tuning, transport management, backup/recovery, security configuration, and monitoring
• Lead technical delivery and provide guidance to project teams on SAP Basis and security activities

Requirements

Qualifications & Certifications

• 8+ years of SAP Basis / SAP HANA administration experience
• SAP Basis / SAP HANA Administration Certification
• Proven technical delivery leadership

Candidate Requirements

• Preferably with Public Sector project experience
• Based in Cape Town or willing to work locally

Additional Instructions

• Please provide CVs along with associated qualifications and certifications for each candidate as per the submission template.