21 Sap Management jobs in South Africa

Job Title

SAP HCM Performance Management Consultant

Department

Human Resources / IT Systems Integration

Location

Pretoria, South Africa

️ Employment Type

6-month extended Contract

Role Overview

As a SAP HCM Performance Management Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in transforming performance and talent processes through SAP HCM. You’ll lead the configuration, deployment, and optimization of SAP Performance Management modules to enhance employee development, align organizational goals, and drive measurable business outcomes.

️ Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to define and align performance management strategies within SAP HCM.
• Configure and customize SAP HCM Performance Management modules to meet organizational needs.
• Lead workshops to gather business requirements and translate them into system functionality.
• Develop system documentation, training materials, and user guides to support successful adoption.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance through testing, validation, and audit support.
• Partner with change management teams to promote user engagement and process sustainability.
• Provide post-implementation support, performance analytics, and continuous improvement recommendations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong functional knowledge of SAP HCM, especially the Performance Management module.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP HCM consulting or HRIS implementation projects.
• Familiarity with the SAP ECC6 environment
• Proven track record in HR process optimization and stakeholder collaboration.
• Analytical mindset and proficiency in building performance metrics and feedback loops.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, including presenting to executive audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, or related field. Advanced degrees preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a people-first approach.
• Experience in organizational change management and digital transformation.
• Ability to navigate complex environments with empathy and clarity.
• Certification in SAP HCM is compulsory.

Job Description:
The SAP User Access Management Specialist is responsible for managing user access and security within SAP systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining user roles and profiles, and collaborating with various departments to optimize user access management processes.

Education and Experience:

• BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology or relevant equivalent; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Security, CISSP) are a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in SAP security and user access management, including role design and authorization concepts.
• Experience with SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) solutions is highly desirable.
• Experience with SAP Fiori and other SAP modules.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, POPIA) and their implications for user access management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

The Job Requirements

Outputs
User Access Management:

• Administer user accounts, roles, and authorizations in SAP environments.
• Manage user provisioning and de-provisioning processes aligned with organizational policies.

Security Compliance:

• Conduct regular audits and reviews of user access rights to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Monitor and report on security incidents related to user access.
• Evaluation and prioritization of new requirements.

Role Design and Maintenance:

• Collaborate with business units to design and implement role-based access controls.
• Maintain and update role definitions and permission sets as per business requirements.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Develop and maintain documentation for user access processes, policies, and role definitions.
• Generate regular reports on user access metrics and compliance status for management review.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with IT teams, business units, and SAP functional experts to resolve access-related issues.
• Provide training and support to end-users regarding access management processes and policies.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas for process improvement within user access management and implement best practices.
• Stay updated on SAP security trends, tools, and technologies to enhance access management strategies.

Audit Management:

• This role will also be responsible for management and resolution of all audit related topics for the applications concerned.
• As part of audit management, internal controls need to be defined, documented and tested.

Technical

• Proficient in SAP security modules (e.g., SAP ERP, S/4HANA).
• Strong understanding of user authentication methods and security best practices.
• Familiarity with access management tools and reporting software.

Key Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.