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S/he will need to be an innovative individual, with deep experience in the emerging technologies and a strong future orientation. The individual must be able to install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot SAP systems according to specifications and business requirements. Help add value to the team and organisation through effective and proactive contribution to the day-to-day supporting activities.\nJob Purpose\nTo support clients with high complexity requirement analysis and systems configuration, implementation, and support of respective SAP modules. 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.\nTo participate in the cost effective and efficient Production, Quality Assurance, Alpha and RTR environment to support organisation's goals and objectives through SAP Basis/Core Architecture Platform Technology Installation, design, implementation and support.\nEducation and Experience\nMinimum Qualification & Experience Required\nBachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Information Technology AND 5 - 7 years’ experience in an SAP Basis environment, of which 2 - 3 years must be at a technically skilled level.\nOR\nSenior Certificate (NQF 4) AND Relevant IT Qualification (s) / Certification (s), and 5 - 7 years’ experience in an SAP Basis environment, of which 2 - 3 years must be at a technically skilled level AND additional requirements specified in Min Functional 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the identification of improvement opportunities. \nApply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks. \nCommunication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation. \nCorrectly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. \nDraw on own knowledge and experience to diagnose symptoms, causes and possible effects in order to solve emerging problems. \nInitiate and assist in the implementation of new or revised Policies and Procedures. \nPlan for value-added process improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on operational strategy and objectives. \nProvide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation. \nInitiate process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change. \nPerform high complex tasks during the implementation and support of various SAP modules to enhance the business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining customer satisfaction.\nCarry out high complex assignments requiring the development of new or improved procedure.\nAnalyse requirements, perform configuration enhancements, and testing in various SAP Modules such as Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Revenue Management, Governance, Application Lifecycle Management, cloud solutions, etc.\nAnalyse the current business processes and scenarios of the client and recommend/develop solutions to meet the client's need.\nSupport the successful implementation of SAP applications, providing technical expertise, presentation, and advise on SAP products to clients.\nPerform in-depth analysis of the current business processes and scenarios of the client then recommend or configure solutions to meet the client’s needs according to 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Systems Products\nEffective Business Communication \nCompliance Competency\nGOC Confidential \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. 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