Sap Functional Analyst

Lark & Stern Consulting Inc.; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Pretoria is seeking a Functional Analyst with over 2 years of experience to join their dynamic team. This in-office role involves collaborating with users to understand requirements, configuring SAP ERP functionalities, and supporting process optimization. Ideal candidates will have a background in industrial engineering and strong analytical skills, adding value to life sciences and pharmaceutical projects.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Professional mentorship

Growth opportunities

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience as a Functional Analyst or similar role.
• Industry experience in pharmaceuticals, biologics, or life sciences is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP systems or related enterprise applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users to document functional requirements.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications.
• Configure and test ERP (SAP) system functionalities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process design

Client-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Functional Analyst - Lark & SternLocation : Pretoria, South Africa (In-office)Experience : 2+ yearsEmployment Type : Full-timeLark & Stern is looking for applicants interested in working in a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and dynamic environment, where they will be exposed to a diverse range of applications and software products.Successful applicants can expect to be part of an intimate network of talented developers, functional experts, and software innovators, where they will learn new skills and find value in their contributions to a variety of industries including Life Sciences, Biologics, and Pharmaceuticals.Our clients usually have an established and validated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system using SAP software (the "ERP System").

As part of our usual scope, there are requirements for enhancing business operations and streamlining drug formulation processes.

Our involvement extends to enabling business growth within the drug manufacturing area, which includes designing formulation, bio-harvesting, mixing, and filling processes.We are looking for functional analysts to assist with requirements gathering, process mapping, system configuration, functional design, testing, and client support.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that technical solutions align with business needs and regulatory standards.

Lark & Stern's head office is located in Pretoria, South Africa.

This position will be an in-office role based in Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users to understand and document functional requirements.
• Translate business and process needs into detailed functional specifications and design documents.
• Configure and test ERP (SAP) system functionalities to support manufacturing and formulation processes.
• Develop and maintain process flows, mapping definitions, and system documentation.
• Support workshops, functional testing, and validation activities with clients and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and system improvement.
• Provide end-user support, training, and troubleshooting during and after implementation.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure functional requirements are accurately implemented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience as a Functional Analyst or similar role.
• Industry experience in pharmaceuticals, biologics, or life sciences (a plus).
• Strong understanding of process design, analysis, and system configuration.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with experience in client-facing or workshop facilitation roles (a plus).
• Familiarity with SAP ERP systems or related enterprise applications (a plus).

What we offer

• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Exposure to innovative ERP and MES solutions in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
• Opportunities to deepen your functional and technical expertise.
• Professional mentorship and clear growth opportunities within a global consulting environment.
• petitive remuneration package.
• A culture that values initiative, teamwork, and continuous learning.