SAP Functional Consultant

Biovac; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sterile vaccine manufacturer in South Africa is seeking a dynamic and proactive SAP Functional Consultant. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems and a minimum of 8 years of relevant SAP experience, particularly in MM, SD, and WM modules. Responsibilities include leading functional enhancements, managing change requests, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. This role emphasizes mentorship and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years relevant SAP functional experience.
• Proven experience in SAP MM/SD/WM modules within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and logistics execution.
• Working knowledge of GxP, validation, and change control processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for SAP MM, SD, and WM modules.
• Lead configuration, testing, and implementation of functional enhancements.
• Manage change requests and incidents, ensuring timely resolution.
• Support integration between modules and external systems.
• Maintain audit readiness through proactive quality management.

Skills

Strong incident management

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors Degree in Information Systems

SAP Certification in MM, SD, or Warehouse Management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Solution Manager

Job description

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous SAP Functional Consultant to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems
• SAP Certification in MM, SD, or Warehouse Management

Experience needed to deliver the role seamlessly

• Minimum 8 years relevant SAP functional experience
• Proven experience in SAP MM/SD/WM modules within a regulated pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, materials management, and logistics execution
• Working knowledge of GxP, validation, and change control processes
• Strong incident management and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• SAP S/4HANA exposure or migration project experience
• -functional knowledge of FI/CO, PP, and QM integrations
• Experience with SAP Solution Manager, testing, and audit readiness activities

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

Core Technical Delivery

• Act as the subject matter expert for SAP MM, SD, and WM modules
• Lead configuration, testing, and implementation of functional enhancements
• Partner with business stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into SAP solutions
• Manage change requests and incidents, ensuring timely resolution
• Support integration between modules and external systems
• Perform functional testing, validation, and documentation in line with quality standards
• Provide user training and develop functional documentation
• Participate in audits, ensuring systems are compliant and audit-ready.

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with GMP and other quality regulations
• Maintain audit readiness through proactive quality management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within SAP operations
• Support CAPA, deviation, and change control management processes
• Build a strong quality culture within the SAP and business teams

People Management

• Mentor junior team members and support knowledge transfer across SAP functional areas
• Foster collaboration between IT and business units to drive system and process excellence

Application Deadline: 05 December 2025

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks after closing date please understand that your application was not successful.

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