SAP SuccessFactors Functional Consultant – Employee Central & Time Management

DeARX; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DeARX Services is seeking an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Functional Consultant specialising in Employee Central (EC) and Time Management to join a leading South African banking organisation’s HR Technology team.

You will maintain, enhance and stabilise the SuccessFactors platform as the organisation brings key responsibilities in‑house, taking ownership of configuration and driving continuous improvement of HR processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on SAP SuccessFactors consulting experience.
• Strong, practical experience in SAP SuccessFactors Time Management.
• Solid experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC).
• Proven ability to configure SuccessFactors EC and Time Management end to end.
• Experience working with business rules, workflows, validations and employee data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central configurations (employee data, org structures, employment lifecycle).
• Configure and support EC workflows, validations and data management.
• Take ownership of Time Management configuration, including time-off, timesheets and overtime rules.
• Investigate time-related issues and identify improvement opportunities to stabilise processes.
• Collaborate with HR, payroll, business analysts and IT teams to deliver seamless HR tech services.

Skills

SAP SuccessFactors EC

SAP SuccessFactors Time Management

HR processes analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in IT/HRIS

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

• Grade 12 / National Certificate / Vocational qualification.

DeARX Services is looking for an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Functional Consultant specialising in Employee Central (EC) and Time Management to join a leading banking organisation's HR Technology team.

If you have strong hands‑on experience with SAP SuccessFactors, a passion for HR technology, and the technical expertise to optimise HR systems and processes, this could be the opportunity for you!

About The Opportunity

Our client is looking for a highly skilled SAP SuccessFactors Functional Consultant with in‑depth knowledge of Employee Central and Time Management to support and enhance its HR technology environment.

You will play a key role in maintaining, enhancing and stabilising the SuccessFactors platform as the organisation transitions key responsibilities in‑house.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of SuccessFactors configuration, resolve time‑related issues, improve system functionality and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes within a dynamic banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

As the SAP SuccessFactors Functional Consultant, you will be responsible for:

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC)

• Manage, maintain and enhance SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• Configure and support employee information, organisational structures, job information and employment lifecycle data.
• Maintain and optimise workflows and business processes within Employee Central.
• Ensure accurate and effective management of employee data and organisational structures.
• Support end‑to‑end Employee Central configuration, including rules, workflows and data management.

SAP SuccessFactors Time Management

• Take ownership of SAP SuccessFactors Time Management configuration and support.
• Configure and maintain time‑off functionality, timesheets, overtime configurations, business rules and validations.
• Investigate, analyse and resolve time‑related system issues.
• Identify configuration gaps and recommend appropriate solutions to improve system functionality.
• Ensure time management processes operate effectively and are stabilised within the required timelines.

System Support & Continuous Improvement

• Analyse and resolve system issues identified by the business analyst team.
• Perform troubleshooting and configuration adjustments to address functional and operational challenges.
• Support system testing and ensure that configuration changes meet business requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement and optimisation of HR technology processes.
• Ensure smooth system operations and effective resolution of time management issues.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with HR, payroll, business analysts and technical teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective system configurations.
• Support the delivery of a seamless HR system experience.
• Assist with stabilisation activities and ensure effective handover and ongoing support of SuccessFactors functionality.

Minimum Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• At least 5 years of hands‑on SAP SuccessFactors consulting experience.
• Strong, practical experience in SAP SuccessFactors Time Management — this is a priority requirement.
• Solid experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC).
• Proven ability to configure SuccessFactors EC and Time Management end to end.
• Experience working with business rules, workflows, validations and employee data management.
• Strong data analysis and data handling capabilities.
• Experience analysing time‑related issues and working with data models.
• Good Excel skills and the ability to investigate data discrepancies.
• Exposure to multiple SAP SuccessFactors modules is advantageous.

Qualifications

Minimum qualification

• Grade 12 / National Certificate / Vocational qualification.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.

Technical Knowledge & Competencies

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate Knowledge Of

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central.
• SAP SuccessFactors Time Management.
• IT best practices and service management principles.
• ITIL 4 principles and frameworks.
• Project management methodologies.
• SAP functional authorisations.
• Microsoft Office applications.

Key Skills & Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Analytical, methodical and detail‑oriented.
• A strong problem‑solver with the ability to investigate complex system issues.
• An effective communicator with strong business writing skills.
• Comfortable engaging with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Skilled in change management and stakeholder relationship management.
• Numerically proficient, with strong analytical and verbal reasoning abilities.
• Proactive, self‑motivated and committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to take ownership of deliverables and work collaboratively across teams.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of HR technology within a leading South African banking environment.

You will work with key stakeholders across HR, payroll, business analysis and technical teams, helping to strengthen the SuccessFactors platform, improve time management processes and ensure the effective delivery of HR technology services.

If you enjoy solving complex functional challenges, optimising SAP systems and making a tangible impact on business operations, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: A clear criminal and credit record is a condition of employment. Applications will be considered in support of the organisation's employment equity.