Senior SAP Integration Specialist

Isilumko Staffing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is hiring an Integration Specialist in Johannesburg on a 1-year contract. This office-based role requires expertise in Ab Initio for data processing solutions and strong knowledge in ETL processes and data warehousing. Candidates should possess an IT-related degree and have experience in agile methodologies. Responsibilities include interfacing SAP systems, designing solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team focusing on innovative solutions that add business value.

Qualifications

• IT Eng/IS/BSc/Com Science University Degree/Diploma is essential.
• Experience with data integration and agile methodologies required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute data solutions using Ab Initio software.
• Interface between SAP and non-SAP environments with ETL tools.
• Manage multiple projects and tasks while ensuring compliance.

Skills

ETL processes

Data warehousing

Agile methodologies

Ab Initio software

Business analysis

Problem solving skills

Education

IT Eng/IS/BSc/Com Science University Degree/Diploma

Tools

SAP Data Services

Microsoft Office

Job description

One of the TOP Banks in S.A. is seeking an experienced and qualified Integration Specialist to join the JHB team on a 1-year contract.

This role is office based.

We are seeking a highly skilled Ab Initio Developer with expertise in implementing advanced data processing solutions. This role involves end-to-end responsibility across business and systems requirement analysis, technical design, development, and full landscape implementation using the Ab Initio software platform.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in data warehousing, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, data integration, and agile methodologies, with the ability to deliver innovative solutions that add measurable value to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute complex data acquisition and processing solutions using Ab Initio software.
• Interface between SAP and non-SAP environments through ETL tools such as Ab Initio and SAP Data Services.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to define data processing needs.
• Deliver best-practice solutions from design through to user acceptance testing and production deployment.
• Ensure compliance with programming/configuration standards and documentation best practices.
• Investigate and propose enhancements to improve system performance.
• Manage workload effectively, prioritising multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Act as a functional integration specialist across Ab Initio/SAP disciplines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide industry solutions, proposals, and best practices knowledge to clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client personnel.
• Share knowledge and actively support team members on projects and internal tasks.
• Identify and mitigate risks, drive problem resolution, and highlight potential issues to project management.
• Stay up to date with company strategy and evolving Ab Initio technologies.
• Contribute to corporate social responsibility and culture-building initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

• IT Eng/IS/BSc/Com Science University Degree/Diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• IT Eng/IS/BSc/Com Science University Degree/Diploma

Preferred Certifications

• Ab Initio and/or Integration Specific certification

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• AB Initio software platform
• ETL processes and data warehousing concepts
• IT Architecture
• Agile Methodology
• Microsoft Office
• Business analysis
• Presentation Skills
• Business Consulting and Facilitation skills
• System Development Life cycle (SDLC)
• Problem solving skills.