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The successful candidate must demonstrate sound judgement, strong technical competence, and proven business acumen, and will contribute to SARS’ higher purpose and service delivery mandate. The incumbent will be required to apply deep technical expertise across current and emerging technologies, with a strong future orientation. Key responsibilities include eliciting and translating business requirements; designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting SAP BW/4HANA and SAP BPC solutions in accordance with approved specifications and business requirements; and contributing to the future roadmap, including potential enablement of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning. The incumbent is expected to add value through proactive, effective day-to-day operational support and continuous improvement. The role further requires a broad understanding of Information Technology, including the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), an understanding of SAP systems as source systems, and in-depth knowledge of database principles, data modelling, and data architecture.\nJob Purpose\nTo support clients with expert requirement analysis, development and configuration, implementation, and support of SAP BW4HANA with BPC (planning) solutions for various business scenarios. This role uses consulting skills, business knowledge, and SAP solution experience to effectively integrate SAP technology into the client’s business environment in order to achieve client expected business results. Proven SAP BPC implementation, development and support is a critical requirement for this role.\nTechnical Requirements\nBW4HANA\nSolid SAP BW4HANA experience (Implementation and Support).\nAt least 3 full implementations or upgrades of SAP BW (7.4, BW on HANA) or BW4HANA systems. \nDesign and implement L1-L3 data models in BW/4HANA (Advanced DSOs, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views, Open Hubs). Build ETL processes using transformations (ABAP), DTPs, and process chains. SAP and Non-SAP Sources and Targets. \nMust be Proficient in report development SAP Business Objects A4O -Analysis for Office (SAP SAC Experience Advantageous). \nIntegrate SAP BW/4HANA and/or SAP Datasphere with SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics and CDS Views.\nAnalyse and model data across key business domains including Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Revenue Management, and HR / FI Planning.\nBPC\nSolid SAP BPC experience (Implementation, configuration and Support).\nAt least 2 to 3 full implementations or upgrades of SAP BPC systems.\nDesign and develop BPC applications (Standard and/or Embedded model).\nConfigure: Dimensions (Account, Entity, Time, Category). \nBusiness Rules (HR Planning & Allocations, Account/Cost centre calculations, Validation)\nDevelop logic scripts and BAdIs for custom calculations and business rules.\nEPM - Manage data manager packages and data loading processes.\nSupport end to end planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly business processes.\nIntegrate BPC with BW4HANA InfoProviders and external data read write sources.\nSAP SAC Planning knowledge and implementation is an advantage.\nEducation and Experience\nMinimum Qualification & Experience Required\nBachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND a minimum 8 years’ experience and knowledge of SAP Basis. Fields of study: Information Tech, Computer Science, B-Com, Finance, Management and Engineering.\nOR\nDiploma NQF 6 AND at least 10 years’ experience and knowledge of SAP BW/BW4HANA with SAP BPC\n#Alternative\nSenior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 plus years’ experience and knowledge of SAP BW/BW4HANA with SAP BPC\nJob Outputs:\nProcess\nPerform complex tasks and guidance during implementation, maintenance, and support of SAP BW4HANA with SAP BPC to enhance business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining customer satisfaction.\nClose communication with business units/functional teams /designers, understand the requirements from provided functional designs and transform these requirements into the technical designs and outputs. \nPerform in-depth analysis of the current business processes and scenarios of the business then recommend or configure solutions to meet requirements. \nProvide expert knowledge of SAP BW4HANA and SAP BPC best practices and recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and execute the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.\nAct as the technical expert, ensuring quick turnaround in identifying application issues and providing timely solutions in dealing with complex Software (ABAP/Script logic) interfaces, programming, development and debugging solutions. \nTo Implement / manage / execute production release deployment in SAP BW4HANA and SAP BPC solutions - including SP and DB upgrades across the SAP Landscape. \nProvide efficient and effective end user support to SAP BW4HANA, BO, BPC, PAPM business users as well as system upkeep, reviewing SAP Early Watch reports and maintenance including after-hours system support and standby.\nEnsure proper testing, documentation, and knowledge transfer for all delivered solutions to avoid any single point of failures. \nMentor and guide Junior Staff (graduates) with knowledge transfer and in-depth hands-on training. \nExposure to new emergent SAP technologies - SAC / ML / AI / Joule/ Datasphere. \nGovernance\nDevelop and/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.\nPeople\nIntegrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.\nProvide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.\nPeople\nDevelop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.\nSearch for, integrate and share new knowledge attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job. (I)\nFinance\nImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.\nClient\nDevelop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.\nParticipate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.\nProvide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.\nBuild professional relationships with clients, management, and team members to ensure delivery of proposed solutions, support for development of business possibilities and for personal development.\nBehavioural competencies\n\nAccountability\nAnalytical Thinking \nAttention to Detail \nAdaptability \nBuilding Sustainability \nCommitment to Continuous Learning \nConceptual Ability \nCustomer Service \nFairness and Transparency\n\nHonesty and Integrity\nOrganisational Awareness\nRespect\nTrust\n\nTechnical competencies\nFunctional Policies and Procedures\nComputer Literacy \nIT Systems Knowledge\nCustomer Relationship Management \nSystem Thinking \nProblem Analysis and Judgement \nVerbal Communication \nBusiness Knowledge \nWritten Communication \nTechnical Analysis\nProblem Management\nHANA Studio (Modelling with Eclipse). \nCompliance Competency\n\nGOC Confidential \n\nEmployment Equity\nThe Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. 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