SAP MM Systems Analyst

Transnet Company; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 980,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet in Durban is seeking an experienced SAP Application Support Lead to enhance the SAP module and drive development initiatives. You will provide functional leadership to business and IT, guiding changes and transferring knowledge across teams.

You will lead requirements analysis, design specifications, and project deliverables from concept to implementation, ensuring governance and best practices.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years SAP application support experience.
• Preferably 1 year supervisory or specialist experience.
• Sound knowledge of SAP integration areas.
• Additional SAP skills in cross-functional areas and technologies.
• Advantageous SAP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides functional support to business end users.
• Ensure system configuration, training and support documentation are developed and maintained.
• Convert business requirements to functional solutions and provide detailed analysis and design specifications.
• Collaborate with business and lead project deliverables from concept to implementation.
• Develop high value solutions with governance and industry best practices.
• Mentor team members and transfer knowledge.
• Research and implement strategies for continuous quality improvements.
• Plan long-term TPT project initiatives aligned with business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with development methodologies and use of tools.

Skills

SAP application support

Business analysis

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

National Diploma (NQF6/7) in IT/CS

BCom with SAP experience

SAP certification

NQF5

Job description

The closing date is on 27/08/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Operating Division: TPT POD Corporate H/O

Employee Group: Permanent

Department: TPT, ICT, DBN

Location: Durban

Reporting To: Manager: SAP Application

Grade: F

Reference: req5695

Position Purpose

• To manage and improve the overall effectiveness of the SAP module through continuous improvement and new development initiatives.
• Provide functional leadership, support andguidance to both business and IT by driving change, transfer knowledge andgrowing skills.

Position Outputs

• 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

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Qualification / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Technical/IT/ Computer Science bachelor’s degree.
• BCom qualification with relevantSAP 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 certificationNumber 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.

Competencies

• Business Writing
• Ability to work in teams
• Attention to detail
• Assertive
• Customer oriented
• Integrity
• Output driven
• Proactive, innovative and creative
• Sharing of knowledge and information
• Presentation and Communication Skills
• Strong Leadership Skills
• People management skills
• Oversee all activities pertaining to delivery of solutions from concept to implementation.
• Able to influence decision-making
• Able to multitask and prioritise.
• Sound problem-solving ability.

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.