Technical Lead (SAP)

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

Job summary

A leading SAP solutions provider based in Cape Town is seeking a Technical Lead to provide architecture, design, and SME expertise during SAP technical solutions sales and delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of SAP experience, strong delivery leadership skills, and hands-on expertise in ERP upgrades. Responsibilities include leading architecture design, ensuring timely technical delivery, and collaborating across teams. Public Sector experience is preferred, alongside relevant SAP certifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of 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.
• Drive cross-module technical design, including integrations and security.

Skills

SAP architecture and solution design

Technical delivery leadership

Cross-module technical design

SAP ECC to S/4HANA upgrades

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant SAP Technology Certifications

Tools

SAP Portal

SAP Fiori

SAP UI5

SAP Cloud Platform Mobile Services

SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence

SAP Manufacturing Execution

SAP Overall Equipment Effectiveness

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