Strategic Applications Manager - SAP ERP & Transformation

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks an Applications Manager to lead and optimise its enterprise applications landscape. The role bridges business and IT, ensuring applications support operational and strategic objectives.

Reporting to the ICT Executive, you will manage the applications portfolio, drive improvements, oversee vendor relationships, and ensure governance across critical business systems. This position offers exposure to senior leadership and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or a related qualification.
• Valid Code B driver's license.
• Minimum 10 years' experience within a functional SAP ERP support environment.
• Minimum 5 years' Applications Management experience.
• Proven ERP migration experience.
• Strong experience in application lifecycle management and technical support.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, contracts, and service providers.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Proven people management and resource planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, leadership teams, and external service providers.
• Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for operational and system improvements.
• Translate business requirements into effective system designs and technology solutions.
• Manage application-related projects, enhancements, testing, deployment, and change initiatives.
• Ensure application implementations align with business objectives and architectural standards.
• Support and guide end users across the applications landscape.
• Manage vendor relationships, service level agreements, and application performance.
• Oversee system governance, user authorisations, and compliance controls.
• Manage application budgets and contribute to the annual budgeting process.
• Develop reporting and provide business-focused recommendations.
• Drive application training initiatives and improve operational procedures.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation & presentation

Education

Degree or Diploma in Information Technology

Valid Code B driver's license

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP ECC/S4HANA

Vendor management tools

Job description

Network Finance seeks an Applications Manager to lead and optimise its enterprise applications landscape. The role bridges business and IT, ensuring applications support operational and strategic objectives.

Reporting to the ICT Executive, you will manage the applications portfolio, drive improvements, oversee vendor relationships, and ensure governance across critical business systems. This position offers exposure to senior leadership and digital transformation initiatives.