Senior Solution Architect

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

Job summary

A consultancy firm based in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Solution Architect. The successful candidate will assess and qualify SAP opportunities for engagement, define solution architecture, and lead project execution with a focus on delivering excellence. Candidates should have over 5 years of SAP experience, a SAP SOLMAN certification, and proven leadership in project delivery. Strong relationship-building skills with executives are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant SAP experience.
• Experience in SOLMAN system configuration and project execution.
• Proven track record in project architecture and delivery leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assess and qualify SAP opportunities for engagement.
• Define solution architecture and provide configuration guidance.
• Lead project execution ensuring architectural excellence.

Skills

SAP expertise

Relationship building

Solution architecture

Project leadership

Education

SAP SOLMAN Certification

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 02/06/2026

Overview

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

• 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.