Junior SAP Payroll Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

About the position

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
  

RequirementsNon-Negotiable Requirements:

• SAP Payroll implementation experience
  
• SAP Payroll configuration basics
  
• South African payroll legislation
  

Desired Skills:

• SAP Payroll implementation
• SAP Payroll configuration
• South African payroll legislation

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

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