Ready to level up from “I helped on a
payroll project” to “I’m the one making SAP Payroll sing in SA?”
We’re hunting for a sharp, curious Junior
SAP Payroll Consultant who’s already completed at least one full
end-to-end SAP Payroll implementation and is hungry for the next level.
You’ll be on the ground in Johannesburg (client sites across South Africa), getting
real hands-on time with SAP Payroll & SuccessFactors Employee Central
Payroll
No more watching from the sidelines.
If you’re detail-obsessed, love payroll
tech, based in Joburg, and ready to show up on client sites with energy and a
valid driver’s licence… this is your move.
Let’s build something that actually works
for South African payroll. You in?
Role Overview
We are looking for a motivated and curious
Junior SAP Payroll Consultant to join our growing SAP Practice in Johannesburg.
This is an early-career opportunity designed for someone who has completed at
least one end-to-end SAP Payroll implementation and is now ready to grow their
skills inside one of the world's leading SAP delivery practices.
In this role, you will work alongside
experienced payroll consultants and project leads on live client engagements —
supporting the configuration, testing, and documentation of SAP Payroll and SAP
SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) solutions. You will gain hands-on
exposure to South African payroll legislation, client-facing delivery, and the
full SAP Activate project lifecycle. You will be supported, mentored, and given
structured development opportunities, including access to SAP certification programmes.
The ideal candidate is eager to learn,
detail-oriented, and has a genuine passion for payroll technology. You must be
based in Johannesburg and willing to work physically on client sites as project
schedules require.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Engagement & Requirements
Support
- Payroll Configuration & Technical
Support
- Testing & Quality Assurance
- Documentation & Learning
Requirements
Non-Negotiable Requirements:
- SAP Payroll implementation experience
- SAP Payroll configuration basics
- South African payroll legislation
Skills Required
- At least one full end-to-end SAP Payroll implementation
- SAP Payroll configuration basics
- Knowledge of South African payroll legislation
- Based in Johannesburg and willing to work physically on client sites
- Valid driver's licence
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
What We Do
Sabenza IT is a niche recruitment company specializing in Information Technology, SAP, Finance, and Engineering roles, with over 23 years of experience.







