System Administrator (Tagetik)

Robert Walters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated System Administrator to manage and enhance the Tagetik enterprise system in Cape Town. This role involves ensuring system reliability, supporting strategic projects across finance, HR, and ESG, and collaborating with various teams for optimal performance. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience with Tagetik or similar EPM systems along with strong analytical abilities and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with Tagetik or a comparable EPM system.
• Strong understanding of financial consolidation and data integration.
• Experience in system upgrades, UAT and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Tagetik software in alignment with requirements.
• Manage upgrades, patches, and enhancements including UAT.
• Monitor system performance and resolve issues across modules.

Skills

Tagetik experience

Financial consolidation understanding

System upgrades and troubleshooting

SQL proficiency

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Collaboration in teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Finance / Business Administration degree

Tools

Tagetik software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job title: System Administrator (Tagetik)

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline: December 04,

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated System Administrator to administer, maintain, and enhance Tagetik enterprise system. The role ensures system reliability, data integrity, and compliance while supporting strategic projects across finance, HR, and ESG. You will work closely with the Tagetik Solutions Architect, Finance Systems Administrator, and business stakeholders, ensuring Tagetik is configured, integrated, and optimised to meet operational and regulatory needs. This role is technically focused but also requires effective collaboration with business teams to drive efficiency and accurate reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Tagetik software in alignment with organisational requirements.
• Manage upgrades, patches, and enhancements, including planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment.
• Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues across Tagetik modules (Financial Consolidation, IFRS16, HR, ESG).
• Administer user access, security roles, and permissions in line with best practices.
• Maintain and troubleshoot integrations to ensure accurate and timely consolidation of financial, HR, and ESG data.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, workflows, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, ESG, and Risk teams to understand business requirements and enhance system functionality.
• Support process improvements such as ESG reporting workflows and financial consolidation automation.
• Provide end-user training, guidance, and technical support to maximise adoption and system effectiveness.
• Assist with vendor relationships for Tagetik and related third‑party vendors working on Tagetik finance system, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of issues.

Skills & Experience Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience with Tagetik or a comparable Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system.
• Strong understanding of financial consolidation, reporting, and data integration.
• Proven experience in system upgrades, UAT, and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Tagetik modules (Financial Consolidation, IFRS16, ESG, HR).
• Proficiency in multi‑dimensional and relational databases, including SQL.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Desirable

• Exposure to financial data reporting and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience in user training and adoption of finance‑related systems.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Educational Requirements

 Bachelor's degree in information technology (preferred) or Finance / Business Administration with relevant technical experience. Professional certifications in Tagetik or other EPM systems will be advantageous.