Specialist ERP BASIS Consultant - Johannesburg
Salary Negotiable
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg,
Gauteng
7 days ago
04-07-2025 7:53:22 AM
Position Title – Specialist ERP Basis
Accountabilities:
Strategy and Planning
Contribute to the vision and strategy for the ERP Platform delivery model
Contribute to the development of the ERP Platform Technical and Functional Roadmap
Assist and contribute to the ERP Platform plans including maintenance and improvement
Identify and share the value drivers for the ERP Platform across the organisation
Be adaptable to change of the business and Technology strategies through the ERP Platform practices and services
Assist with identifying areas of cost and productivity improvement and contribute ideas to the planning process
Platform Management
Assist with the establishment and governance of the ERP Platform practices and processes in collaboration with suppliers and the broader Platform Teams
Ensure effective and efficient delivery of ERP services and solutions to the Functions and Operation and take responsibility for the support of all ERP activities
Ensure engagements of business stakeholders and Service providers are clearly articulated and adhered to
Adhere to the Technology processes and procedures specifically the customer engagement, change and communication plans and strategies
Ensure service level requirements of the ERP Platform are clearly articulated and managed with the AMS Service providers
Manage and monitor ERP Basis BAU activities including incidents, change requests and escalations
Manage the support vendor on delivery within the module in terms of SLA, deliverable timelines and quality.
Ensure ongoing feedback loops with the customers based in the Functions and at site in the Operations in relation to stakeholder requirements, expectations and satisfaction
Monitor the performance of the Service Management Platform and work with the suppliers to identify and close gaps / issues
Effectively manage the relevant assets of the ERP Platform, including procedures, policies and costs
Maintain a strong awareness of business processes that the ERP Platform supports and seek to continuously collaborate with Business representatives to improve the processes while minimising disruption
Be a key contact for Basis ERP activities and effectively manage relationships with the Function and Operation teams
Contribute to the development and improvement of the Basis ERP capabilities
Contribute to the fostering of a continuous improvement culture to ensure ongoing enhancement and optimisation of platform capabilities and technical skills
Drive and encourage peer engagement across the Technology Platform Teams as well as the operational teams
Manage the relationship with the Business Process Leads and Stakeholders which includes regular engagement sessions
Act as the gatekeeper for South32 in terms of changes affecting the SAP Systems and advise on policies and procedures for ERP
Ensure that all deliverables are compliant for the CAB (Change Advisory Board) and TAG (Technical Advisory Group)
Continuous self-development in the relevant SAP area and domain
Qualifications required:
Relevant IT qualification (BTech, Degree) preferred
Relevant certification (SAP / ERP certification)
Technical Skills required:
SAP Basis Administration
System installation, configuration, and maintenance (SAP ECC, S/4HANA, BW, PI/PO, etc.)
Client administration and transport management
System refreshes and copies
Database Management
Experience with databases like HANA, Oracle, MS SQL, or DB2
Backup and recovery strategies
Performance tuning and monitoring
Operating Systems
Proficiency in Unix/Linux and Windows environments
Shell scripting for automation
SAP System Monitoring & Performance Tuning
Use of tools like SAP Solution Manager, CCMS, and EarlyWatch
Troubleshooting system performance issues
SAP Upgrades and Patch Management
Applying support packages, kernel upgrades, and enhancement packs
Experience with SUM, SPAM/SAINT, and Maintenance Pla