Sap Team Lead (S4 / Hana)

Squawk Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced SAP Team Lead to manage and optimise SAP systems. You will be responsible for overseeing SAP support operations and ensuring compliance with governance and security standards. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years' experience in SAP management and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This role requires strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and demonstrated leadership abilities in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' experience in SAP support or system management.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, SAP SD, SAP ALM, and SAP Authorization management.
• Proven experience leading SAP support or functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all SAP support operations, incidents, and service levels.
• Oversee SAP S/4HANA functionality, performance, and integration.
• Administer and optimise SAP Authorization and user access controls.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

SAP SD

SAP ALM

SAP Authorization management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants! Are you an experienced SAP professional with a passion for driving operational excellence through technology?

We're seeking a SAP Team Lead to lead and optimise SAP systems, ensuring performance, compliance, and business continuity across the organisation. In this role, you'll manage the SAP support function, oversee system performance, and guide a team responsible for maintaining and improving the S / 4HANA, SAP SD, SAP ALM, and SAP Authorization environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all SAP support operations, incidents, and service levels.
• Oversee SAP S / 4HANA functionality, performance, and integration.
• Administer and optimise SAP Authorization and user access controls.
• Utilise SAP ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) for change, release, and configuration management.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align SAP strategy with organisational goals.
• Ensure full compliance with governance, risk, and security standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5–7 years' experience in SAP support or system management.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S / 4HANA, SAP SD, SAP ALM, and SAP Authorization management.
• Proven experience leading SAP support or functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a dynamic business environment.

If you're ready to take ownership of a critical SAP landscape and lead digital efficiency across the business, reach out!