Business Process Engineer - SAP PM PS and IM (HRL 18) at Sappi

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Business Process Engineer – SAP PM PS and IM to provide the leading regional role in executing the function of Business Process Engineer for SAP PM, PS & IM in terms of its impact on maintenance, engineering, and projects. To also maintain, design, develop, test, and deploy detailed business processes as well as system improvements and user authorizations relating to SAP PM, PS & IM for the region.

As a Business Process Engineer – SAP PM PS and IM, you will be responsible for:

• Review current SAP PM, PS & IM processes and identify problem areas, inefficiencies and control weaknesses. Proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide SAP PM, PS & IM subject matter input and facilitate the maintenance and development of these existing, improved and future business processes.
• Investigate and implement new technology solutions that will enhance these business processes.
• Participate in user acceptance testing. Provide detailed feedback on whether the developed solution meets the documented business requirements.
• Review problem logs and identify the root causes of repetitive business issues.
• Development and updating of the Regional Maintenance Policy, SAP Plant Maintenance and Projects System business processes.
• Develop incumbents in Project Management, SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) & Project Systems (PS) to ensure that users are competent and that they effectively utilise the system. This includes system enhancements due to SAP System upgrades or new reports developed.
• Responsible for auditing the PS and Investment Module (IM) prior to year-end and guiding data cleanup in preparation for the new Capex, Renewal and Shut Budgets loaded into the Investment Module. Ensure Maintenance and reporting of Investment Management Budgets at Financial Year end and approved changes during the year are captured.
• Responsible for the management of the SAP IM Module.
• Provide SAP PS System Data in support of Regional Spend per project and Investment Reason.
• Initiates the SAP PS Steering committee meeting for the sharing and development of PS Methodologies and Reports both PS and integration with PM.
• Undertake RIS Projects as required which enhance Business Security and effectiveness for the PM,PS and IM Modules.
• Maintain SAP PM and PS system configuration/integrity.
• Physical audits/health checks on the SAP PM and PS systems

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (S4 or N6) as a minimum requirement.
• BEng/BSc/BTech Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be advantageous
• Plant Maintenance & Project Management experience
• A minimum of ten (10) years Maintenance, Planning and SAP PM/PS/IM experience within the Pulp & Paper industry on manufacturing processes or other heavy manufacturing or mining industry