SAP HCM ABAP Technical Consultant

AVI Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

AVI Limited's IT Shared Services Division seeks an SAP HCM ABAP Technical Consultant to join the Systems team in either Bryanston or Cape Town, delivering robust ABAP solutions for SAP HR/HCM. The role centers on development, enhancement, and support of HR/HCM workflows and interfaces.

You will collaborate with HCM Functional Consultants to translate business requirements into efficient ABAP code, support upgrades, and ensure high-quality documentation across RICEFW components.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SAP HCM ABAP development experience (including Portal and Workflow).
• At least 3 full life cycle implementations.
• Lead programming on at least 1 full life cycle implementation advantageous.
• Proficiency across reporting (conventional and interactive), user exits, BDC, Call-Transaction, interfaces including ALE/IDOC/BAPI, SAPScript and Smart-Forms, OO ABAP, and BIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain ABAP programs and workflows within the SAP HCM environment.
• Collaborate with functional consultants to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Optimize, troubleshoot, and enhance SAP HR systems and related interfaces.
• Deliver quality code within project timelines and maintain documentation standards.
• Participate in SAP upgrades, including SPDDs and SPAUs.
• Promote best practices and knowledge sharing across systems streams.

Skills

HCM ABAP

Reporting

IDOC

BAPI

SAPScript

Smart-Forms

OO ABAP

ABAP Workflows

Portal

Education

Tertiary IT/CS degree

SAP ABAP Certification

Tools

ALE

IDOC

BDC

Call-Transaction

Module Pool

Job description

AVI Limited is home to some of South Africa’s best-loved household names. From Five Roses and Bakers to I&J, Yardley, and Spitz, our brands are woven into everyday life. Behind this success lies our IT Shared Services Division, a dedicated team that drives digital excellence and business efficiency across the group.

We are looking for a SAP HCM ABAP Technical Consultant to join our skilled Systems team in either Bryanston or Cape Town. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys collaboration across diverse business units, and takes pride in delivering clean, efficient code that drives real business impact.

You’ll play a key role in the development, enhancement, and support of SAP HR/HCM systems and workflows. Partnering with our HCM Functional Consultants, you’ll design and implement robust ABAP solutions across RICEFW components: Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows, ensuring systems perform optimally across the business.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who enjoys seeing their code make a difference to real users every day.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: SAP HCM Support Manager

Key Areas of Impact:

• Develop, test, and maintain ABAP programs and workflows within the SAP HCM environment
• Collaborate with functional consultants to translate business requirements into elegant technical solutions
• Optimise, troubleshoot, and enhance SAP HR systems and related interfaces
• Deliver quality code within project timelines, maintaining strong documentation standards
• Participate in SAP upgrades, including SPDDs and SPAUs
• Promote best practice and knowledge sharing across systems streams

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:

• 5+ years’ experience in SAP HCM ABAP development (including Portal and Workflow)
• At least 3 full life cycle implementations
• Lead programming on at least 1 full life cycle implementation will be highly advantageous
• Proficiency across:
  • Reporting (conventional and interactive)
  • Userexits
  • BDC and Call-Transaction
  • Interfaces including ALE, IDOC, and BAPI
    Module Pool (on-line dialog)
  • SAPScript and Smart-Forms
  • Object Oriented ABAP
  • Business Add-Ins

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Tertiary qualification in IT or Computer Science
• SAP ABAP Certification

Why Join Our Shared Services Team?

• Work with a talented, collaborative team that values precision and innovation
• Contribute to systems that underpin some of South Africa’s most iconic brands
• Be part of a forward-thinking IT function that continuously evolves with technology
• Enjoy a professional environment that respects balance, ownership, and excellence

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