SAP BASIS Consultant

Swan IT is currently looking for a SAP BASIS Consultant for a highly established insurance company in Johannesburg.

This position will play a key role in managing the technical foundation of the SAP landscape. The primary responsibility will be to ensure the stability, performance, and security of the SAP systems, enabling seamless business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.


• Implement SAP patches, upgrades, and system enhancements in alignment with business requirements.


• Conduct regular performance monitoring and tuning to ensure SAP systems meet performance benchmarks.


• Collaborate with application teams to optimize SAP configurations for improved efficiency.


• Lead efforts to establish and enforce SAP security policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.


• Conduct regular security audits and implement measures to mitigate potential risks.


• Design and implement robust backup and recovery strategies to safeguard SAP system data.


• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for SAP landscapes.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior Basis consultants.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align SAP initiatives with overall IT and business goals.


• Manage SAP software installations, upgrades, and application of Support Packages.


• Oversee the installation of add-on software components and SAP profile parameter changes.


• Conduct workload analysis to optimize system resources and enhance overall performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.


• SAP Certification or equivalent certification.


• At least 5 years of experience in SAP Basis administration.


• Proven experience in SAP implementation, system upgrades, and migrations.


• Strong background in SAP security and compliance management.


• Demonstrated expertise in performance tuning and optimization of SAP landscapes.


• Experience in SAP HANA administration is highly desirable.


• In-depth knowledge of SAP NetWeaver architecture and components.


• Proficiency in SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and other SAP modules.


• Expertise in SAP Basis administration tools and utilities.


• Strong understanding of database management systems, especially SAP HANA.


• Familiarity with cloud platforms and SAP on cloud infrastructure.

Apply today for more information.