Technical jobs in South Africa

We are currently recruiting for an SAP MM Functional Consultant to configure, test, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :

• 5+ years SAP design and configuration
• 2+ years Agile experience (e.g., sprint planning, stand-up)
• Experience in preparation of business cases, business process analysis
• Functional knowledge of SAP MM and integration with other SAP modules (WM, Master Data)
• Knowledge and application of relevant IT best practices
• Knowledge of development concepts, guidelines, and SAP architecture
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL 3)
• Knowledge of project & program management including methods and tools
• Knowledge of retail industry models
• Knowledge of Retail Merchandising Processes
• Knowledge of Retail SAP architecture, implementation, and operations
• Knowledge of SAP Master Data module
• MS Office proficiency with advanced Excel and Visio
• Stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of development concepts, guidelines, and SAP architecture
• Experience working with business process/activity owners to understand business requirements and design solutions

CERTIFICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS :

• 3-year IT-related degree (advantageous)
• Certified in ITIL 3 (required)
• Certified in COBIT, Prince II (advantageous)
• Certified in TOGAF, Agile Methodologies (advantageous)
• SAP MM Specialist Certification (advantageous)

SOFT SKILLS :

• Analytical thinking
• Customer orientation
• Energy and drive
• Excellence orientation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Influencing others
• Innovative mindset
• Personal resilience
• Team player

SCOPE OF WORK :

• The Functional Consultant : MM is responsible for writing functional and test specifications, as well as training and testing material.
• Providing user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, resolving business as usual issues related to operations and service processes.
• Assist portfolio manager with business case development and ensure business sign-off of documentation and changes.
• Attend and consult into Business CABs when required.
• Communicate change/transition to enable transport to take place.
• Complete change documentation and present changes at CAB for deployment, including system implications.
• Conduct problem and incident troubleshooting that cannot be resolved by Application Support Engineers.
• Conduct unit and configuration testing.
• Contribute to and implement continuous improvement plans for portfolio solutions.
• Create and provide testing scenarios, scripts, and checks to testing teams.
• Create and update functional and technical documentation and processes.
• Deliver portfolio changes, projects, and operations as agreed with the business.
• Design and implement regression testing for portfolio solutions.
• Document configuration standards and specifications.
• Drive change management processes.
• Ensure best practice configuration aligned with group architecture and SAP standards.
• Ensure successful deployment of changes to production and that they function as intended.
• Ensure adherence to service and operating levels for incidents.
• Perform system administration tasks related to change requests and CHARMs across the landscape.
• Clear SolMan logs within SLA, troubleshoot, and resolve issues as needed.
• Test development and configuration changes in development and QA environments before release.
• Align items with solution architecture, design, and specifications.
• Identify solutions to new and existing business requirements.
• Implement modifications to existing software to meet client demands.
• Recommend improvements for integration between MM, WM, and Master Data modules.
• Enhance control mechanisms for compliance.
• Optimize Material Management processes, policies, and procedures.
• Manage data modeling and system process mapping.
• Manage MM configuration and data migration.
• Monitor security integration into solutions.
• Participate in transition teams and WAR rooms during project go-lives.
• Contribute to problem resolution teams as needed.
• Provide consultation on SAP MM functions and modules to business owners.
• Develop and deliver functional training materials.
• Assist in evaluating project designs, costs, and timelines.
• Identify project issues and risks.
• Assist auditors with audit findings and liaise with the business to correct errors.
• Provide testing team with test cases and verify results before production release.
• Train IT service department staff on solutions and applications when required.
• Support project schedules and change management activities.
• Review and maintain configuration and known error databases, knowledge bases, and training materials.