Senior Solution Architect

Blue Pearl HQ; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to drive SAP opportunities within their Go-to-Market team. The role requires over 5 years of SAP experience, proficiency in SOLMAN configuration, and the ability to engage with senior management and stakeholders. Responsibilities include assessing SAP opportunities, guiding solution architecture, and leading project execution. Candidates should ideally have public sector experience and be based in Cape Town or willing to work locally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant SAP experience required.
• Must hold SAP SOLMAN Certification.
• Experience in SOLMAN system configuration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and qualify SAP opportunities for engagement.
• Define and guide solution architecture in SAP SOLMAN.
• Lead project execution ensuring architectural excellence.

Skills

SAP expertise

Stakeholder management

Solution configuration

Project leadership

Education

SAP SOLMAN Certification

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Solution Architect in this Go-to-Market specialty is responsible for identifying, developing, and assessing SAP opportunities for potential engagement. The role requires deep knowledge of SAP solutions, market trends, and business challenges, as well as the ability to build executive and senior management relationships. The architect collaborates with internal teams, partners, and external consultants to assess opportunities, determine engagement strategies, and recommend whether to engage, disqualify, or refer opportunities. Success is measured through contract signings and pipeline of well-qualified business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and qualify SAP opportunities for engagement
• Define solution architecture and provide configuration and system setup guidance in SAP SOLMAN
• Analyze business challenges and recommend SAP solutions
• Lead project execution, ensuring architectural and delivery excellence
• Build relationships with executives and senior management in client organizations
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to optimize solution delivery

Qualifications & Certifications

• 5+ years of relevant SAP experience
• SAP SOLMAN Certification
• Experience in SOLMAN system configuration, solution definition, and project execution
• Proven project architecture and delivery leadership

Candidate Requirements

• Experienced, senior‑level professional
• Ideally with Public Sector experience
• Based in Cape Town or able to work locally

Additional Instructions

• CVs should include associated qualifications and certifications for each candidate as per the submission template.