Specialist ERP BASIS Consultant

Paracon; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Basis Consultant responsible for managing ERP systems, particularly SAP Basis. This role involves strategic planning and operational support, requiring extensive experience in cloud environments, database management, and strong stakeholder engagement. The candidate should hold relevant SAP certifications and ideally a Bachelor's degree in IT, with a focus on continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

• SAP certifications mandatory.
• Relevant experience in SAP Basis administration.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ERP platform operations, manage incidents and changes.
• Support the ERP vision and planning initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote continuous improvement.

Skills

SAP ERP Basis

ECC

S/4Hana

Unix

Linux

CCMS

Deployments

Education

Bachelor's degree or BTech in IT

Job description

Basis Consultant

The Specialist - ERP Basis is responsible for the strategic planning, technical governance, and operational support of the ERP Platform, with a primary focus on SAP Basis administration. This role ensures seamless platform delivery across business functions and operations, while promoting continuous improvement and aligning with organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning

• Support the ERP platform's vision, roadmap, and enhancement plans.
• Identify value drivers, productivity gains, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Align ERP services with evolving business and technology strategies.

Platform Management

• Govern ERP platform processes in collaboration with vendors and internal teams.
• Oversee daily ERP Basis operations (incidents, changes, escalations).
• Manage service providers to meet SLA, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Act as the main liaison for Basis-related activities across functions.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, feedback collection, and service improvement.
• Ensure compliance with change advisory (CAB) and technical advisory (TAG) boards.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical upskilling.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or BTech in IT (preferred).
• Relevant SAP/ERP certifications (mandatory).

Technical Skillset:

SAP Basis Administration

• SAP system installation, configuration (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, PI/PO), client and transport management.

Database Management

• HANA, Oracle, MS SQL, or DB2; backup/recovery and performance tuning.

Operating Systems

• Proficient in Unix/Linux and Windows; automation via shell scripting.

System Monitoring & Performance

• Tools: SAP Solution Manager, CCMS, EarlyWatch; performance troubleshooting.

Upgrades & Patch Management

• SUM, SPAM/SAINT, enhancement packs, Maintenance Planner.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

• Clustering, load balancing, failover mechanisms, DR testing.

Cloud & Hybrid Environments

• SAP deployments on Azure, AWS, or GCP; familiarity with SAP BTP.

Location:

• Johannesburg, Gauteng

Workplace Type:

• Hybrid

Job Type:

• Contract

Experience Type:

• Senior

We encourage you to apply - Kivara Rajgopal on [Email Address Removed] or via [Phone Number Removed];

Desired Skills:

• SAP ERP Basis
• ECC
• S/4Hana
• Unix
• Linux
• CCMS
• Deployments

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree