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A career in our Cloud and Digital practice, within Consulting Services, where you'll work with clients to define their vision and plan how to get there. We work with some of the world's largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever-changing environment. We deliver the technological solutions that organisations need to compete, grow and build a lasting legacy of improvement and performance, partnering with best-in-class technologies and solution sets.

In joining us, you'll help our clients understand and evolve the way they align Digital with their business strategy, create integrated end to end solutions, and use enterprise applications to solve complex business problems

PwC is looking for a SAP Technical Lead to join our Cloud & Digital practice. A SAP Technical Lead is overall responsible for the design and implementation of the technical environment.

The ideal candidate would have a strong SAP technical background and 8+ years proven experience in SAP cloud technology enabled business transformation projects and programmes.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• 8+ years of technical solution specialist experience; consulting experience beneficial
• A thorough understanding of the full software development lifecycle is required.
• Cloud experience recommended
• SAP Certification, preferably SAP BTP
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities between customer, partner and SAP in Cloud projects

Experience required:

• More than 8 years of SAP implementation and/or technical design experience
• Ability to identify and challenge solution scenarios by taking the business environment into account
• Provide input on the SAP platform and tools
• Execute the agreed solution landscape
• Experience and extensive knowledge of SAP systems, including SAP Business Suite, S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform and the required architecture and infrastructure to support them
• Functional/technical proficiency with at least 4+ full lifecycle SAP implementations
• Understanding of SAP roadmap around Cloud products and how it integrates
• Experience and knowledge of SAP system migration or upgrades
• Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering
• Understanding of IT related technologies that enable digital transformation
• Previous experience in a consulting environment is beneficial

Responsibilities of role:

• Provide technical leadership for development teams, and define the standards and practices to adhere to
• Manage technical architecture analysis, design, build, test and deployment for the
• Execution architecture - technical strategy for printing, faxing, batch scheduling etc.
• Operations architecture – backup and recovery, disaster recovery, high availability etc. and
• Define, manage and assign system administration activities and procedures for the development, quality assurance, test and training systems and assigns ownership of administration activities
• Develop the required policies and procedures to govern the development, quality assurance, testing and training environments
• Create, estimate and plan all work effort relating to SAP Basis activities and technical architecture components
• Work with the Data Management lead to define the data migration strategy for the programme
• Define and manage the sizing of the SAP solution and manage the process with the hardware provider / hosting provider
• Advise on the technical approach for all systems integrating to SAP
• Manage 3rd party dependencies related to the SAP environment
• Plan and manage the SAP systems maintenance schedule
• Participate in the planning and testing of the DR
• Manage all SAP technical changes
• Ensure the implementation, upgrade and support of the latest SAP system versions, where relevant
• Ensure that technical deliverables are delivered to agreed time, cost and quality constraints
• Ensure that developed technical solutions are peer reviewed, formally documented and signed off by business
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the technical team, ensuring appropriate distribution of activities to the team members and alignment on expected deliverables and due dates
• Participate in programme risk and issue management
• Participate in programme Design Authority forums

Skill sets required:

• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of SAP solutions, SAP architecture principles including Clean Core
• Cloud Platforms: Expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Data Integration: Experience with ETL processes and data integration techniques
• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders
• Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor teams, providing technical guidance and support
• Adaptability: Willingness to stay updated with the latest data technologies and adapt to new challenges.

Role related attributes:

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of SAP systems, particularly SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP.
• Facilitation: Excellent leadership, collaboration and influence skills
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Experience in large-scale projects and teams and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

* Industry experience required:

Cross-industry experience preferred.

Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwC’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s received will

be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Consulting, Information Technology, and Other
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a SAP consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services across various SAP applications to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of SAP applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.


Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  
  

Line of Service

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level
Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a SAP consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services across various SAP applications to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of SAP applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.


Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  
  

• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of SAP solutions, SAP architecture principles including Clean Core
  

• Cloud Platforms: Expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  

• Data Integration: Experience with ETL processes and data integration techniques
  

• Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders
  

• Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor teams, providing technical guidance and support
  

• Adaptability: Willingness to stay updated with the latest data technologies and adapt to new challenges.
  
  
  

• Technical Expertise:Strong knowledge of SAP systems, particularly SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP.
  

• Facilitation: Excellent leadership, collaboration and influence skills
  

• Problem-Solving:Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
  

• Experience in large-scale projects and teams and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  
  
  

Required Skills

Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Influence, Innovative Design, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 26 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

Job Posting End Date

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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Are you an all-round, strong Salesforce Technical Lead with hands on experience in Apex coding and confidently can perform technical architectural designs?

Would you like to join a boutique Salesforce consulting company where you can utilise your Salesforce technical expertise to make a considerable contribution to their customers Salesforce implementation projects?

Working at this Salesforce partner in South Africa, as a Salesforce Technical Lead, you will be the 'go to' Technical Lead for their clients’ innovative projects. In return, you’ll get the chance to be a part of this company's outstanding culture, who value team bonding, with continuous professional development opportunities.

You must hold a valid right to work in South Africa.

The Salesforce Technical Lead will:
- Design, develop, and implement customised Salesforce technical solutions to meet business needs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather technical requirements and provide technical expertise, including solid technical architecture.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of Salesforce with other systems.
- Conduct workshops and training sessions to ensure successful adoption of Salesforce solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable codes and conduct thorough testing to ensure quality deliverables.

The Salesforce Technical Lead will have:
- Proven experience working in Salesforce development with hands on experience.
-Proficient communication and problem-solving skills.
- Successfully provide technical designs that fit the needs of the customers Salesforce requirements
- The ability to take accountability of own technical workload and clients.
- Ideally worked for another Salesforce Consultancy firm.

Experience in core Salesforce Cloud and also Sales, Service, Marketing Cloud, Pardot, CPQ, Experience and Field Service Lightning.

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Apply locations Gauteng, Johannesburg | time type: Full time | posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago | time left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2025 (20 days left to apply) | job requisition id: JR101762

Job Purpose

Responsible for high-quality software, governance, and development standards throughout the software development life cycle. Mentor and coach less experienced developers. Utilize architectural knowledge. Analyze and design within application areas, working individually or in teams. Design or customize software to optimize operational efficiency. Develop, create, and modify computer applications software or utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop solutions. Review design and code changes, producing technical and functional documentation.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership and Direction: Explain the local action plan, support team members, provide technical leadership, and ensure appropriate customer service levels.
• Organizational Capability Building: Coach team members, identify training needs, and develop skills improvement plans.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Use data to analyze themes and impacts on the business.
• Applications Software Review: Review and correct complex software defects.
• Information Security: Implement security measures such as data encryption and monitoring.
• Quality: Develop quality procedures, certify processes, and supervise tests.
• Application Software Development: Design, review, and guide development of applications, analyze areas for improvement, and develop new applications.
• Improvement / Innovation: Suggest process improvements and deliver change management plans.
• Testing IT Performance: Monitor and diagnose performance issues, resolve system problems.
• Personal Capability Building: Act as subject matter expert, maintain certifications, and stay updated on industry practices.
• Operational Compliance: Ensure team compliance with policies and regulations, report issues.
• Application Software Roadmap: Contribute to and maintain development roadmap aligned with business needs.
• Customer and Peer Service: Provide technical solutions, guidance, and quality service.

Education

Grade 12/SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential); Recognized software development certification/degree/diploma (Essential); Microsoft Certifications (Advantageous) (Required)

Experience

7+ years' experience with relevant programming languages or technologies (Essential); Azure experience (Advantageous).

Our work experience reflects our culture, values, recognition, and most importantly, our people. Our employees are disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices for the team, seek opportunities to collaborate, and make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.

You’ll need expert-level proficiency in .NET (C#, .NET 6 / 7 / 8, .NET Core), SQL Server, Blazor, Angular, and secure, scalable system design.

Cloud-native development (Azure), DevSecOps, and CI / CD are core to our environment.

Experience in modernizing legacy systems and applying architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Microservices, DDD, CQRS) is highly valued.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy shaping both systems and talent, we’d love to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements :

• 8+ years full-stack experience (incl. 3+ in technical leadership)
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, secure coding, and performance optimization
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (Master’s preferred)

Our client is a financial institution looking for a driven leader with over 8 years of experience who possesses deep knowledge of Java tools and technologies to bring an innovative service offering to their customers.

As a Technical Lead Java, you will lead and mentor a team of developers to design, develop, and implement solutions that meet the needs of the financial institution, as well as play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of their mission-critical applications.

Knowledge of:

1. Spring framework for building scalable, reliable, and secure applications
2. Hibernate ORM for managing relational databases
3. Some leadership experience with over 8 years hands-on development

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced and challenging environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

You’ll need expert-level proficiency in .NET (C#, .NET 6/7/8, .NET Core), SQL Server, Blazor, Angular, and secure, scalable system design.

Cloud-native development (Azure), DevSecOps, and CI/CD are core to our environment.

Experience in modernizing legacy systems and applying architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Microservices, DDD, CQRS) is highly valued.


If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy shaping both systems and talent, we’d love to hear from you.


Minimum Requirements:

• 8+ years full-stack experience (incl. 3+ in technical leadership)
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, secure coding, and performance optimization
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (Master’s preferred)

Role: Development Technical Lead - CIT
Location: Fourways


Are you a seasoned software developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? Join a leading financial services group at the forefront of customer-focused technology!

We're looking for a Development Technical Lead to drive high-quality software development, set governance standards, and mentor a talented team. You'll be instrumental in designing and enhancing complex applications, optimising operational efficiency, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in financial technology.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of complex software applications.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of developers.
Mentor and coach less experienced team members, fostering their skill development.
Ensure high quality software, governance, and development standards throughout the SDLC.
Contribute to the application software roadmap, aligning development with business needs.
Implement and provide input on security measures for applications.
Monitor, diagnose, and resolve performance issues and software defects.
Requirements & Experience:
Education: Grade 12/SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential). A recognised software development certification/degree/diploma (Advantageous). Microsoft Certifications (Advantageous).
General Experience: 7 or more years' experience using relevant programming languages or technologies (Essential).

Specific Experience:
DevOps experience (Essential)
Experience working with Agile principles and methodologies (Essential)
Experience in enterprise application development (Essential)
Experience with software architecture patterns and practices (Essential)
Cloud Platform experience (Essential)
Microservice architecture experience (Advantageous)
Networking and Infrastructure design experience and knowledge (Advantageous)
Containerisation experience (Advantageous)
Experience in a Financial Services industry (Advantageous)
Managerial Experience: Experience of guiding and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (Essential).
Technical Skills: C#, Microsoft SQL Server, RabbitMQ, Angular, PrimeNG, Hangfire, JQuery, GIT, Azure DevOps.

Behavioral Competencies:
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Adept at managing complexity and making quality decisions.
Action-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
Tech-savvy with a drive for innovation.
Resilient and adaptable in challenging situations.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow within a dynamic, technology-driven environment.