SAP Security and Authorizations Specialist (f/m/d), IT

Hexagon AB; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 80 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in innovative solutions is seeking an experienced SAP Security and Authorizations Specialist in Johannesburg. This role involves managing and optimizing user access, ensuring security compliance, and collaborating closely with IT and business teams. The ideal candidate must have at least 7 years of experience in SAP Security, a degree in IT or related field, and strong knowledge of user access management. This full-time, permanent role offers a remote work option.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in SAP Security and Authorizations.
• Strong knowledge of SAP RBAC concepts and user authorization management.
• Business fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GPOs to design and implement role-based access rights.
• Administer user accounts, roles, and authorizations in SAP.
• Manage and resolve all audit related topics for the applications concerned.

Skills

User access management

SAP Security audits

Role design

SAP RBAC concepts

Internal controls implementation

Collaboration with IT teams

Audit principles understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

SAP transaction codes (SU01, PFCG, SUIM, ST03N)

Job description

SAP Security and Authorizations Specialist (f/m/d) Job Description

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented SAP Security and Authorizations Specialist to manage and optimize user access within our SAP landscape. This role is responsible for designing and maintaining role-based access, administering user authorizations, ensuring compliance with security policies, and supporting audit readiness. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with IT, business stakeholders, and audit teams to uphold secure, compliant, and efficient access to SAP systems while continuously improving security processes and controls.

Pleasenote: This is a full-time, permanent position with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. We are not looking for freelance consultants or agency contractors— we are seeking a candidate interested in a long-term commitment as a direct member of our team.

Job Responsibilities

• Role Design and Maintenance: Collaborate with GPOs to design and implement role-based access rights. Maintain and update role definitions and permission sets based on business evolution.
• User Access Management: Administer user accounts, roles, and authorizations in SAP. Manage user role allocation and removal processes in line with organizational policies.
• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with IT teams, SAP CoE, and SAP functional experts to resolve access-related issues. Provide training and support to end-users regarding access management processes and policies.
• Audit Management: Manage and resolve all audit related topics for the applications concerned. Design, document, and test internal controls. Implement appropriate mitigation measures where required.
• Security Compliance: Conduct regular audits and reviews of user access rights to ensure compliance with internal requirements. Monitor and report on security incidents related to user access. Evaluate and prioritize new requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain documentation for user access processes, policies, and role definitions. Generate regular reports on user access metrics and compliance status for management review.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement within user access management and implement best practices. Stay updated on SAP security trends, tools, and technologies to enhance access management strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of hands‑on experience in SAP Security and Authorizations.
• Proven experience in user access management, role design, and SAP security audits.
• Strong knowledge of SAP RBAC concepts and user authorization management.
• Business fluent in English.
• Proficiency in managing SAP user accounts, profiles, roles, and authorizations.
• Familiarity with SAP transaction codes related to security (e.g., SU01, PFCG, SUIM, ST03N).
• Ability to design, test, and implement internal controls for user access.
• Understanding of audit principles and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR, ITGC).
• Experience in preparing for and responding to internal and external audits.
• Ability to define and implement mitigating controls where segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts exist.

Information at a Glance

• Division: Business Area Management Services
• Job Title: SAP Security and Authorizations Specialist (f/m/d)
• Job Function: IT
• Job Location (Short): Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
• Workplace Type: Remote
• Workplace Details: Johannesburg, Remote
• Req ID: 1923

About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that utilise data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter.