Technical Lead (SAP)

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

Job summary

A leading SAP solutions company in Cape Town seeks a Technical Lead to provide architecture, design, and subject matter expertise during SAP implementations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in SAP technical roles, with proven leadership in complex project environments, particularly in migrating from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. Responsibilities include leading solution design, overseeing implementations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Public Sector experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in SAP technical roles with senior‑level responsibility.
• Strong hands‑on experience in SAP architecture and solution design.
• Proven experience leading technical delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture and solution design for complex SAP landscapes.
• Provide SME input during pre‑sales, solution, and delivery phases.
• Deliver technical leadership to ensure timely and quality solutions.

Skills

SAP architecture and solution design

Technical delivery leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Relevant SAP Technology Certifications

Tools

SAP ECC

S/4HANA

SAP Portal

SAP Fiori

SAP UI5

SAP Cloud Platform Mobile Services

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 02/09/2026

The Technical Lead will provide architecture, design, and subject matter expertise (SME) during both the sales and delivery phases of complex SAP technical solutions. This role is critical to the successful upgrade from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, including additional system enhancements. The ideal candidate is a senior, experienced professional with strong leadership capability and hands‑on SAP technical expertise, preferably with Public Sector experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture and solution design for complex SAP landscapes.
• Provide SME input during pre‑sales, solution, and delivery phases.
• Design and oversee implementations involving one or more of the following technologies:
  • SAP Portal
  • SAP Fiori
  • SAP UI5
  • SAP Cloud Platform Mobile Services (SCPms)
  • SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (MII)
  • SAP Manufacturing Execution (ME)
  • SAP Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Drive cross‑module technical design, including integrations, security, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Provide technical delivery leadership, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards.
• Collaborate with functional consultants, developers, and business stakeholders.
• Support system upgrades, enhancements, and optimization initiatives related to ECC to S/4HANA migration.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in SAP technical roles, with senior‑level responsibility.
• Strong hands‑on experience in SAP architecture and solution design.
• Proven experience leading technical delivery teams.
• Experience with SAP ECC to S/4HANA upgrades.
• Solid understanding of integrations, security, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Relevant SAP Technology Certifications.

Preferred Requirements

• Public Sector experience.
• Candidates based in Cape Town.
• Experience working in large, complex enterprise SAP environments.

Certifications & Documentation

In addition to CVs, candidates must provide:

• Copies or details of relevant SAP qualifications and certifications, as per the provided template.
• Technical leadership and decision‑making
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to operate across sales, design, and delivery environments