Senior Configuration Manager - SAP & PLM Expert

HENSOLDT AG; Irene; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Attractive salary and bonuses

Structured onboarding

Job summary

HENSOLDT South Africa Optronics is seeking a Configuration Specialist to join our Engineering Enablement team in Gauteng. You will manage product configurations across the lifecycle, ensure traceability, and support SAP-based data processes.

You'll collaborate with engineering, production and customer support, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality requirements while driving continuous improvement in configuration management and data integrity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in configuration management or product data management.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or regulated engineering environments is preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering development, production and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain configuration management plans across the product lifecycle.
• Establish product identification, baselines and engineering change controls.
• Maintain configuration records and reports to ensure traceability.
• Coordinate audits and governance to verify compliance and address non-conformances.
• Support SAP procedures, data management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Configuration Management

SAP Expertise

PDM/PLM

Change Management

Documentation Control

PBS / BOM

QMS

MS Office

Education

National Diploma / Bachelor in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP ERP / SAP System

PDM/PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

HENSOLDT South Africa Optronics is seeking a Configuration Specialist to join our Engineering Enablement team in Gauteng. You will manage product configurations across the lifecycle, ensure traceability, and support SAP-based data processes.

You'll collaborate with engineering, production and customer support, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality requirements while driving continuous improvement in configuration management and data integrity.