SAP Functional Consultant

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Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Agency • Information Technology • Professional Services
The Role
The SAP Functional Consultant leads SAP MM, SD, and WM module implementations, manages change requests, provides user training, and ensures compliance with quality standards.
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WE ARE HIRING!

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous SAP Functional Consultant to join a goal-oriented team within a leading organisation.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Technical Delivery:
  • Act as the subject matter expert for SAP MM, SD, and WM modules
  • Lead configuration, testing, and implementation of functional enhancements
  • Partner with business stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into SAP solutions
  • Manage change requests and incidents, ensuring timely resolution
  • Support integration between modules and external systems
  • Perform functional testing, validation, and documentation in line with quality standards
  • Provide user training and develop functional documentation
  • Participate in audits, ensuring systems are compliant and audit-ready
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
  • Ensure compliance with GMP and other quality regulations
  • Maintain audit readiness through proactive quality management
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within SAP operations
  • Support CAPA, deviation, and change control management processes
  • Build a strong quality culture within SAP and business teams
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
  • Mentor junior team members and support knowledge transfer across SAP functional areas
  • Foster collaboration between IT and business units to drive system and process excellence
CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
  • Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset


RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems
  • SAP Certification in MM, SD, or Warehouse Management
Experience needed to deliver the role seamlessly:
  • Minimum 8 years’ relevant SAP functional experience
  • Proven experience in SAP MM/SD/WM modules within a regulated pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of supply chain processes, materials management, and logistics execution
  • Working knowledge of GxP, validation, and change control processes
  • Strong incident management and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
  • SAP S/4HANA exposure or migration project experience
  • Cross-functional knowledge of FI/CO, PP, and QM integrations
  • Experience with SAP Solution Manager, testing, and audit readiness activities


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems
  • SAP Certification in MM, SD, or Warehouse Management
  • Minimum 8 years' relevant SAP functional experience
  • Strong understanding of supply chain processes, materials management, and logistics execution
  • Working knowledge of GxP, validation, and change control processes
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The Company
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Year Founded: 2013

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