Introduction We're seeking a strategic Expert SAP Functional Consultant with 7-9 years of DevOps experience and proven expertise in SAP EWM and WM with strong stakeholder management skills
The ideal candidate has hands-on understanding of SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management), SAP WM (Warehouse Management), operations support, and production issue resolution
Demonstrable experience in Logistics Supply Chain, understanding and interpreting business needs, and moving concepts through to proposal and successful implementation is essential
Strong Agile and DevOps mindset with ability to work independently, negotiate across teams, and support global manufacturing and assembly line supply processes is critical
Lead and support the Picking and Line Supply product, creating standardized and stable line supply processes based on customer needs with takt-based supply of parts oriented to Assembly needs, driving efficiency and operational excellence
Become the Expert SAP EWM Consultant guiding mission-critical warehouse and line supply operations, where your functional vision will improve existing systems, manage complex integrations, and deliver transformational value across Assembly, Internal manufacturers, press plant and painted body logistics
POSITION: Contract: 01 August 2026 to 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE: 7-9 years of DevOps (Operations, configuration/development) experience in commercial/and/or retail end user IT applications
COMMENCEMENT: 01 August 2026
LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office Rotation
TEAM: DevOps - SAP Engineering
Duties & Responsibilities We're seeking a strategic Expert SAP Functional Consultant with 7-9 years of DevOps experience and proven expertise in SAP EWM and WM with strong stakeholder management skills
The ideal candidate has hands-on understanding of SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management), SAP WM (Warehouse Management), operations support, and production issue resolution
Demonstrable experience in Logistics Supply Chain, understanding and interpreting business needs, and moving concepts through to proposal and successful implementation is essential
Strong Agile and DevOps mindset with ability to work independently, negotiate across teams, and support global manufacturing and assembly line supply processes is critical
Lead and support the Picking and Line Supply product, creating standardized and stable line supply processes based on customer needs with takt-based supply of parts oriented to Assembly needs, driving efficiency and operational excellence
Become the Expert SAP EWM Consultant guiding mission-critical warehouse and line supply operations, where your functional vision will improve existing systems, manage complex integrations, and deliver transformational value across Assembly, Internal manufacturers, press plant and painted body logistics
POSITION: Contract: 01 August 2026 to 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE: 7-9 years of DevOps (Operations, configuration/development) experience in commercial/and/or retail end user IT applications
COMMENCEMENT: 01 August 2026
LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office Rotation
TEAM: DevOps - SAP Engineering
Qualifications and Experience
Relevant SAP Functional Certification (EWM) 7-9 years of DevOps (Operations, configuration/development) experience in commercial/and/or retail end user IT applications
Essential Skills Requirements
SAP Functional:
Functional & Config Experience in SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) Functional & Config Experience in SAP WM (Warehouse Management) Experience in Logistics Supply Chain Operations experience ticket handling, problem, incident management Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model AWM Charter
Agile and DevOps:
Execution according to the Agile Methodology and attending of all team meetings, including Stand ups, Sprint Review, Sprint retrospectives, Sprint Planning meetings etc. Daily use of the Agile Tool Chain, as per the updates required by the respective feature team or teams Jira and Confluence experience
Stakeholder Management:
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with both technical and non-technical colleagues/users Interaction with clients through meetings, calls and emails Interact with consultants of other modules
Soft Skills:
Self-motivated and keen attention to detail or time management Strong ability to understand and interpret business needs and requirements with an aptitude to move concepts through to proposal and successful implementation Flexibility to take up different tasks in the project Completely independent worker that will only escalate tasks that are complex and outside of their span of control Willing and able to travel internationally
Advantageous Skills Requirements
Level 1 process integration knowledge across multiple SAP Modules Able to speak German Automotive Experience
Role Requirements
Operations and Support:
Primary function to support SAP EWM incl. Operations Support Receiving, troubleshooting, resolving, and closing operational and maintenance tickets within SLA’s Go-Live preparation and post Go-Live Support Development debugging
Delivery and Configuration:
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s) Preparing test data for testing of user stories Execute and/or support testing activities, for example: unit testing, system integration tests, regression testing, user acceptance testing, security testing Analyse and scope end-user authorisation roles Preparing cut-over strategy, e.g., data migration Change Management – Manage changes and present to relevant CAB The requests are often unclear and will need substantial investigation to ensure that the specifics are well understood by all parties
Continuous Improvement:
Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes Providing business case input in terms of benefits and risks Improve a product or a system that already exists by making conceptual changes and enhancements Taking a proactive approach in the software development/design process Can manage the solution for complex problems that may require simple solutions but affect multiple systems
Documentation and Knowledge:
Preparing User Manuals and conducting training to business process owners Update and maintain documentation as an existing system’s functionality is changed Ensure Knowledge Transfer within team May need to lead individual members of a team of Entry and Advanced level experts Can lead team leaders who each have their own team members
NB: South African citizens or 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.
#JobID1427 #SAPFunctionalConsultant #Expert #SAPEWM #SAPWM #Logistics #LineSupply #ITHub #NowHiring #fuelledbypassionintegrityexcellence
Desired Experience & Qualification Qualifications and Experience
Relevant SAP Functional Certification (EWM) 7-9 years of DevOps (Operations, configuration/development) experience in commercial/and/or retail end user IT applications
Essential Skills Requirements
SAP Functional:
Functional & Config Experience in SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) Functional & Config Experience in SAP WM (Warehouse Management) Experience in Logistics Supply Chain Operations experience ticket handling, problem, incident management Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model AWM Charter
Agile and DevOps:
Execution according to the Agile Methodology and attending of all team meetings, including Stand ups, Sprint Review, Sprint retrospectives, Sprint Planning meetings etc. Daily use of the Agile Tool Chain, as per the updates required by the respective feature team or teams Jira and Confluence experience
Stakeholder Management:
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with both technical and non-technical colleagues/users Interaction with clients through meetings, calls and emails Interact with consultants of other modules
Soft Skills:
Self-motivated and keen attention to detail or time management Strong ability to understand and interpret business needs and requirements with an aptitude to move concepts through to proposal and successful implementation Flexibility to take up different tasks in the project Completely independent worker that will only escalate tasks that are complex and outside of their span of control Willing and able to travel internationally
Advantageous Skills Requirements
Level 1 process integration knowledge across multiple SAP Modules Able to speak German Automotive Experience
Sourced from external listing
iSanqa
Sourced from PNet