SAP Consultant-Functional at Nedbank

Job Purpose
Performs business and systems analysis, designs, implementconfigures, supports and maintains SAP system. Plays a role in realisation  of business benefits under limited direction, in multiple  functional areas or modules in the SAP system.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to quality and  financial goals by operating within agreed budget and by conforming to the Service Level Agreements.
• Plans and prioritise work outputs with a realistic sense of time and resources involved.
• Ensures conformance to programming and/or configuration standards and /or documentation in line with best practices.
• Investigate and propose enhancements which will result in improved performance.
• Responds to customers with the appropriate level of urgency.
• Works under limited supervision of mentor/Senior in supporting the achievement of project/deliverables.
• Takes ownership in ensuring that customers expectations are met.
• Customer liaison into business.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how SAP software, services, products and solutions add value to the business.
• Highlights potential project or solution risks and issues to project management.
• Actively support other team members on projects as well as SAP internal tasks.
• Participate in knowledge sharing.
• Prioritise and/or integrate multiple projects /tasks concurrently.
• Provide input  to highlight inter dependencies between projects and support.
• Deliver all project activities leading to the implementation of the requirements by applying project management principles.
• Deliver as per approved SDLC.
• Provide direction, configure and maintain the SAP system and provide support through alignment to the standards processes and procedures.
• Assist other resources in technical preparation of SAP Process Procedures, test scenarios, end-user documentation and user manuals.
• Identify and Mitigate risk.
• Apply problem solving skills to resolve identified problems.
• Keep up to date on SAP and Nedbank strategy.
• Takes a disciplined approach and works effectively towards clear objectives and prioritises.
• Analyses and appropriately judges the pro's, cons, opportunities and risks of a problem.
• Uses information from different sources to aid in problem solving.
• Effectively resolves complex problems using creative approaches outside area of expertise.
• Maintain and sharing team  knowledge.
• Continually develop core skills, cross-functional expertise and business knowledge.
• Participate in Nedbank Culture building initiatives,
• Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Add value to Nedbank by identifying and recommending opportunities to enhance processes, systems and policies and support implementation of new processes, policies and systems.
• Customer liaison; Gathering of User requirements; Design, enhance or develop reports / BI solution; Bex query development would be highly advantageous; Upgrades of the BI environment; CMC – report promotions; Business and technical writing and documentation; Testing and verification of data and reports; Facilitating sessions and presenting results / solutions to customers; Delivery of solutions and managing customer expectations

Technical Knowledge

• SAP ERP; SQL in lesser degree; BEX queries, SAP BI Toolset; Analytical skills; Testing skills; SAP relevant modular knowledge; Intermediate SAP Integration; Intermediate Data Architecture knowledge; MicroSoft Office proficiency; Project Management principles knowledge (intermediate);

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Bcom/IS/IT ENG/BSc/Com Science related degree 

Preferred Certifications

• Relevant SAP module certification

Type of Exposure

• IT Practices and Industry Knowledge
• Business Consulting skills
• Proficient Business Acumen
• Strong SAP technical knowledge
• Testing of software solutions
• Managing personal work delivery according to timelines and quality standards
• Building and maintaining effective relationships externally and internally
• Managing customer service and experience through personal delivery
• Contributing to improve team performance
• Mentoring and coaching

Minimum Experience Level

• 3 - 5 years SAP Functional experience
• Proven experience in BI report / solution development; Moderate to Proficient programming; Moderate to Proficient Bex query development; Proficiency working towards Agile methodology; Proficient Presentation and Facilitation skills; Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Collaboration and Teamwork; Relevant data analysis and interpretation; Advanced Business Analysis / Business Consultation; IT Practices and Industry knowledge; SAP Solution DesignApplied SAP testing principles; 

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• SAP System
• SAP Architecture
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Business analysis
• Presentation Skills
• business consulting and facilitation skills
• System Development Life cycle(SDLC)
• ASAP
• Problem solving skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Managing Work
• Quality Orientation
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement
• Continuous Learning
• Innovation
• Disclaimer
• Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups