SAP User Access Management Specialist

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for an SAP User Access Management Specialist to manage security within SAP systems in East London. You will handle user access, compliance, and collaborate with various teams to enhance access processes. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in SAP security and a relevant degree or certification. This role also requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring security compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in SAP security and user access management.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Security, CISSP) are a plus.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage user accounts, roles, and authorizations in SAP.
• Conduct audits of user access rights for compliance.
• Collaborate with business units to implement role-based access controls.

Skills

Proficient in SAP security modules

Strong understanding of user authentication methods

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology

Tools

SAP GRC

SAP Fiori

Job description

The SAP User Access Management Specialist is responsible for managing user access and security within SAP systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining user roles and profiles and collaborating with various departments to optimize user access management processes.

Requirements

Technical

• Proficient in SAP security modules (e.g., SAP ERP, S/4HANA).
• Strong understanding of user authentication methods and security best practices.
• Familiarity with access management tools and reporting software.

Non-Technical

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Outputs

User Access Management

• Administer user accounts, roles, and authorizations in SAP environments.
• Manage user provisioning and de‑provisioning processes aligned with organizational policies.

Security Compliance

• Conduct regular audits and reviews of user access rights to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Monitor and report on security incidents related to user access.
• Evaluation and prioritization of new requirements.

Role Design and Maintenance

• Collaborate with business units to design and implement role‑based access controls.
• Maintain and update role definitions and permission sets as per business 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.

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with IT teams, business units, and SAP functional experts to resolve access‑related issues.
• Provide training and support to end‑users regarding access management processes and policies.

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.

Audit Management

• This role will also be responsible for management and resolution of all audit related topics for the applications concerned.
• As part of audit management, internal controls needs to be defined, documented and tested.

Qualification and Experience

• BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology or relevant equivalent advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Security, CISSP) are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in SAP security and user access management, including role design and authorization concepts.
• Experience with SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) solutions is highly desirable.
• Experience with SAP Fiori and other SAP modules.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, POPIA) and their implications for user access management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

Should you wish to apply please submit your CV through for consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.