SAP MM Solutions Lead & Change Advisor

Transnet SOC Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet SOC Ltd is seeking an experienced SAP specialist to manage and enhance the SAP module through continuous improvement and development initiatives. You will provide functional leadership to both business and IT, drive change, transfer knowledge and grow skills, while supporting end users and maintaining documentation.

The role emphasizes configuring systems, translating business requirements into functional solutions, and leading project deliverables from concept to implementation with a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• To manage and improve the overall effectiveness of the SAP module through continuous improvement and new development initiatives.
• Provide functional leadership, support and guidance to both business and IT by driving change, transfer knowledge and growing skills.
• Provides functional support to business end users
• Ensure that system configuration, training and support documentation are developed, maintained and kept effective in accordance with the changing application solution.
• Utilises one's business experience, subject knowledge and skills to assess and advise on solution and alternatives, hence converting business requirements to functional solutions.
• Provides detailed analysis and design specifications of recommended solutions
• Collaborates with business and team and provides project management/ team lead role on project deliverables from concept to implementation
• Develops high value solutions through an understanding of business requirements, industry standards and best practices as well as a compliance to governance procedures and standards.
• Fosters sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be able to discuss and influence decision-making.
• Contributes as a SME and leads team members and serves as mentor to the team ensuring skills growth and transfer of knowledge.
• Research, develop and implement strategies for continuous quality improvements and effective use of systems.
• Plan and prioritise long term TPT specific and transversal project initiatives in line with business requirements.
• Ensure compliance to industry accepted development methodologies and use of specialised tools and techniques.
• Research of industry specific solutions as part of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Prepare business case proposals and requirements specifications
• Lead and utilise fellow team members in various project initiatives.
• Assist in the planning the technical roadmap – analysing, testing and implementing product enhancement sets and creating user awareness and training.
• Manage incident and change processes, ensuring effective service delivery in accordance with SLA's

Skills

SAP

SAP integration

Team leadership

Communication

Education

National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Technical/IT/Computer Science

BCom with SAP experience

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP modules

Job description

Transnet SOC Ltd is seeking an experienced SAP specialist to manage and enhance the SAP module through continuous improvement and development initiatives. You will provide functional leadership to both business and IT, drive change, transfer knowledge and grow skills, while supporting end users and maintaining documentation.

The role emphasizes configuring systems, translating business requirements into functional solutions, and leading project deliverables from concept to implementation with a