Lead the evolution of SAP-driven supply chain excellence in one of the world s most advanced automotive environments.
As a Senior ABAP Developer & Technical Solution Architect you ll play a pivotal role in designing optimizing and overseeing mission-critical systems that ensure seamless material flow across international manufacturing operations.
Senior ABAP development with S / 4HANA OData Services and Object-Oriented design
Hybrid and remote working flexibility with 1960 flexible annual hours
Technical solution architect role with code review and team leadership responsibilities
POSITION : Contract : 01 February 2026 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE : 5-8 years related experience
COMMENCEMENT : 01 February 2026
LOCATION : Hybrid : Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation
TEAM : Supplier Call Off and Supply Chain Control
The Supplier Call Off and Supply Chain Control product provides standardized IT processes for demand planning order creation and supply control including Track & Trace for batch size parts. Ensuring parts supply in the production sector with constant and timely material flow cross-plant harmonized processes with high usability operational stability and scalable solutions.
Qualifications / Experience
Minimum mandatory qualifications :
- Relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience
Minimum mandatory experience :
5-8 years of DevOps (Operations configuration / development) experience in SAP user IT applicationsAdvantageous experience :
SAP MM (Materials Management) : Understanding of the MM module including procurement inventory management and material valuationSAP PP (Production Planning) : Familiarity with production planning processes including demand management MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and capacity planningProven track record of successful SAP projects deliveredAgile working experience (any framework)Essential Skills Requirements
ABAP Core Technologies :
Strong Object Orientation (best practice entity modelling)WebDynpro / ALV developmentBAPI / BADIEnhancement FrameworkEDI-IDOC System InterfacesOData ServicesOSSSPAU / SPAUENHS4 / HanaAdditional Requirements :
Part of a team of 14 providing operational support on a rotational basisExperience in operational support with specific SLA agreements (timelines) based on ticket priorityAny additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) CharterSupervision : Completely independent worker that will only escalate tasks that are complex and outside of their span of control. May need to lead individual members of a team of Entry and Advanced level expertsProblem solving : Improve a product or a system that already exists by making conceptual changes and enhancements. Can manage the solution for complex problems that may require simple solutions but affect multiple systemsCommunication : Influence (Effect change without direct exercise of command where persuasion is required and reaching buy-in might be difficult). Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organizational and presentation skillsDelivery : Specify new products processes standards based on organization strategy or set short- to mid-term operational plans. The requests are often unclear and will need substantial investigation to ensure that the specifics are well understood by all parties. Employee may be expected to provide guidance to lower-level employeesSoft Skills :
Ability to work interdependently and to submit deliverables on time and with excellent qualitySelf-starter with proactive approach to software developmentGood interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and written) on technical and non-technical levelProblem solving capabilityAbove board work ethics - this is of utmost importanceFlexibility to take up different tasks in the projectAbility and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues when requiredAdvantageous Skills Requirements
SAP MM (Materials Management)SAP PP (Production Planning)Experience with automotive industry SAP implementationsUnderstanding of the Groups SAP system landscapeRole Requirements
Technical Solution Architecture : Play a technical solution architect role for all change requests based on strong technical ABAP backgroundMediation : Act as bridge between developers and functional team members engaging directly with product owner(s) and external partner feature team(s)Technical Oversight : Oversee developments on SAP systems running global business processes spanning material management and material supply in automotive setupCode Review : Review proposed solutions and code changes based on learned knowledge of existing system design and the Groups Global Development GuidelinesSolution Alignment : Ensure development solutions align with current technical functions and overall architectureSpecification Review : Review and approve technical and functional specifications for completeness understandability and logical consistencyQuality Assurance : Review development and check code quality against the Groups standardsRequirement Validation : Reconfirm during code review that completed development meets original requirementsDevelopment : Conduct development work where above tasks will be performed by peersAgile Methodologies : Attend all team meetings including Stand-ups Sprint Review Sprint Retrospectives Sprint Planning meetings etc.Release Management : Understand release management process and track release schedulesSystem Knowledge : Understand the Groups SAP system landscape and stay abreast of planned changes and their effectsGo-Live Support : Provide Go-live preparation and post Go-live supportTicket Management : Receive troubleshoot resolve and close Operational and Maintenance tickets within defined SLAsChange Management : Manage changes and present to relevant CAB (Change Advisory Board)Client Interaction : Interact with clients through meetings calls and emailsDevelopment Debugging : Perform development debugging activitiesDocumentation : Update and maintain documentation as existing system functionality changesDaily Agile Tool Chain Usage : Use Agile Tool Chain as per updates required by respective feature team(s)NB :
South African citizens / residents are preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also be considered. By applying you consent to be added to the database and to receive updates until you unsubscribe. If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Key Skills
Computer Science,User Exits,Business Process,SQL,BDC,MM,PM,Workflow,PI,ABAP,Technical Specifications,Sap Bw,Java,Odata,Computer Engineering
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
