SAP PM Consultant (Project Lead)
Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Contract
Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 12/02/2026
Red Ember Recruitment is currently recruiting for a highly skilled SAP PM Consultant (Project Lead) on behalf of our prestigious manufacturing client.
This is a strategic implementation role, not a support function. The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end deployment of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module within a complex, high-performance production environment.
If you have led full lifecycle SAP PM implementations and thrive in enterprise-scale manufacturing environments, this opportunity is built for you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full lifecycle SAP PM implementation (Blueprint to Go-Live and Hypercare)
Facilitate fit-gap workshops with engineering, maintenance and production stakeholders
Configure SAP PM including:
Technical Objects (Equipment & Functional Locations)
Maintenance Plans & Task Lists
Notifications and Work Orders
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
Drive integration with SAP MM, FI/CO and PP
Oversee data migration and master data governance
Lead UAT, cut-over planning and go-live execution
Provide executive-level progress reporting and risk management
Ensure alignment with manufacturing best practice and asset lifecycle strategy
This is a high-visibility transformation initiative within a globally recognised manufacturing environment. The appointed consultant will play a pivotal role in modernising maintenance operations and driving operational efficiency at scale.
If you are looking for a role where your expertise drives measurable impact — not just system configuration — we want to hear from you.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Engineering or related discipline
8+ years SAP experience with at least 5 years focused on SAP PM
Proven track record leading full-cycle SAP PM implementations
Experience within manufacturing environments
Strong integration knowledge across SAP modules
S/4HANA experience advantageous
Strong stakeholder engagement capability (shop floor to executive)
Ability to drive workshops and influence decision-making
Structured, delivery-focused mindset
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to operate in complex enterprise environments
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