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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

SAP PPM Basis Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Johannesburg
  • Posted 03 Oct 2025 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 30 days
  • Job 2623776 - Ref 878000011565380
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About the position

We are seeking an experienced SAP PPM Basis Consultant to join our team for a critical project involving the provision of technical and functional support and maintenance for SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in SAP Basis administration combined with expertise in the SAP PPM module. This role requires hands-on experience in system configuration, performance tuning, and support for project portfolio management processes, including resource allocation, financial tracking, and project planning. The consultant will ensure the reliability and efficiency of SAP systems while aligning solutions with business requirements.


Project Overview


This role is for a consultant to provide technical and functional support and maintenance services for SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA systems. The project focuses on ensuring system stability, performance optimization, and seamless integration of SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) functionalities within these environments. The consultant will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality support, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements as needed.


Key Responsibilities


  • Provide technical and functional support for SAP PPM modules within ECC6 EHP7 and S/4 HANA environments, including installation, configuration, and upgrades.
  • Perform system administration tasks such as monitoring performance, applying patches, and managing transports using SAP Solution Manager and Transport Management System (TMS).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP PPM processes, including project portfolio planning, resource and capacity management, financial integration, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with development teams, functional consultants, and stakeholders to implement enhancements, customizations, and integrations between PPM and other SAP modules (e.g., PS, CO, SD).
  • Conduct root cause analysis for system incidents, optimize database performance (e.g., using SAP HANA), and ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.
  • Manage user authorizations, roles, and security within the SAP PPM landscape.
  • Support data migrations, system refreshes, and backups to maintain high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
  • Document system configurations, processes, and procedures for knowledge transfer and auditing purposes.
  • Participate in agile project delivery, including testing, deployment planning, and post-go-live support.
  • Provide guidance on SAP architecture, landscape design, and migration strategies from ECC6 to S/4 HANA, with a focus on PPM functionalities.




Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as an SAP Basis Consultant, with at least 3 years specifically working on SAP PPM or related modules (e.g., Project System - PS).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • SAP Basis certification (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA or SAP System Administration).
  • SAP PPM or PS certification is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with advanced proficiency in English (additional languages are a plus).
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven hands-on experience with SAP R/3 ECC6 EHP7 and SAP S/4 HANA, including system installations, upgrades, and migrations.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP NetWeaver, SAP HANA database administration, and tools like SAP Solution Manager, EarlyWatch Alert, and Fiori/UI5.
  • Proficiency in PPM processes such as portfolio management, project management, resource management, and integration with financial modules.
  • Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting in heterogeneous system landscapes.
  • Familiarity with operating systems (Linux, Windows), database management (Oracle, SQL Server, HANA), and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation.
  • Understanding of agile methodologies, change management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex technical issues under tight deadlines.
  • Preferred: Experience with cloud-based SAP solutions (e.g., S/4HANA on AWS or Azure) and integration with other SAP modules.


Desired Skills:

  • SAP PPM
  • Basis
  • ECC6
  • EHP7
  • S/4 HANA
  • SolMan
  • TMS NetWeaver

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Diploma

About The Employer:


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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

About the agency

Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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