Manager: SAP at IDC

Job Description

• To lead, manage, and optimise the IDC SAP landscape, ensuring the effective delivery, support, governance, security, and continuous enhancement of SAP solutions in support of IDC's strategic and operational objectives

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (NQF 7).
• Postgraduate qualification in Information Technology, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field will be advantageous.
• SAP Certification in relevant SAP modules or SAP Solution Management.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) will be advantageous.
• ITIL Certification will be advantageous.
• 8-10 years' experience within SAP environments.
• At least 5 years' management experience leading SAP teams and enterprise application portfolios.
• Proven experience in SAP implementation, upgrades, support, integration, and optimisation projects.
• Experience managing enterprise-wide SAP solutions within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience in vendor and contract management.
• Experience working within a regulated corporate environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the SAP strategy and roadmap aligned to IDC business objectives and IT strategy.
• Establish and maintain SAP governance frameworks, standards, policies, and best practices.
• Ensure SAP environments remain secure, compliant, scalable, and fit for purpose.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the SAP ecosystem.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations on SAP-related technologies and future capabilities.
• Manage the end-to-end SAP application landscape, including support, maintenance, upgrades, enhancements, and optimisation.
• Ensure system performance, availability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee SAP modules and integrations to support business processes effectively.
• Evaluate business requirements and translate them into SAP-enabled solutions.
• Maintain SAP application lifecycle management and system documentation.
• Lead SAP implementation, upgrade, migration, and enhancement projects.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Ensure successful deployment of SAP solutions through effective change management and user adoption initiatives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define project priorities and outcomes.
• Support organisational transformation through technology-enabled process improvements.
• Partner with business units to understand operational and strategic requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, SAP consultants, and service providers.
• Facilitate decision-making through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide regular reporting on SAP performance, projects, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, audit standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Implement SAP security controls and segregation of duties principles.
• Manage SAP-related risks and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate system audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are maintained and tested.
• Develop and manage SAP operational and project budgets.
• Monitor expenditure and optimise SAP-related investments.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of internal and external resources.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation while maintaining service quality.

Job Requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Resilience
• Decisiveness in Execution
• People Engagement
• Communication and Engagement
• Diverse Stakeholder Management
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Change leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Mind Set

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Communication & Presentation skills
• Relationship Management
• Planning & Organising
• Coaching and mentoring
• Networking Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Report writing skills
• Results Driven

Deadline:30th October,2026