SAP Functional EWM​/TM Consultant Gauteng​/Hybrid - ISB

We are seeking a strategic SAP TM and EWM expert with 5-8 years of Dev Ops experience and proven expertise in logistics supply chain operations.

The ideal candidate possesses strong stakeholder management skills and a hands‑on understanding of SAP Transportation Management, Sales and Distribution, Extended Warehouse Management, and production support responsibilities.

Demonstrable experience managing complex system integration, international best‑practice implementation, and technical leadership is essential.

A strong Agile and Dev Ops mindset with the ability to lead team leaders and manage complex global goods receipt and yard management systems is critical.

You will lead and manage the Goods Receipt and Yard Management product, consisting of administrative and physical goods receipts and steering inbound traffic sub‑products for the global Group, driving strategic product direction and operational excellence.

• Flexibility: Hybrid and remote working flexibility with 1,960 flexible annual hours.
• Impact: Global logistics product ownership with end‑to‑end responsibility for goods receipt and yard management systems.
• Leadership: Expert‑level SAP TM and EWM leadership providing strategic stakeholder management and technical direction.

• Position: Contract (01 July 2026 to 31 December 2028)
• Commencement: 01 July 2026
• Location: Hybrid (Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation)
• Team: Dev Ops - SAP Engineering
• Experience: 5-8 years of Dev Ops experience in commercial and/or retail end‑user IT applications

• 5-8 years of Dev Ops Operations, configuration, or development experience in commercial and/or retail end‑user IT applications.
• Relevant SAP Functional Certification in TM or EWM
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• SAP TM (Transportation Management)
• SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) OR SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)
• Proven experience in Logistics Supply Chain and Operations
• Strong ability to understand and interpret business needs with an aptitude to move concepts through to proposal and successful implementation

• Execution according to Agile Methodology, including active participation in Stand‑ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Sprint Planning.
• Daily utilization of the Agile Tool Chain as required by the feature team(s).
• Hands‑on development debugging.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with both technical and non‑technical colleagues.
• Direct interaction with clients through meetings, calls, and emails.
• Seamless collaboration with consultants managing other SAP modules.

• Flexibility to take on diverse tasks across the project lifecycle.
• Willing and able to travel internationally.
• A proactive approach to the software development and design process.

• Level 1 process integration knowledge across multiple SAP Modules.
• Ability to speak German.

• Understand business requirements, prepare AS‑IS and TO‑BE documents, and secure user sign‑off for functional/technical design documentation.
• Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of new business processes.
• Provide business case input regarding potential benefits and risks.

• Prepare test data for user stories.
• Execute and support testing activities (Unit testing, System Integration Testing, Regression testing, User Acceptance Testing, and Security testing).
• Analyze and scope end‑user authorization roles.

• Prepare User Manuals and conduct training for business process owners.
• Update and maintain documentation whenever existing system functionality is modified.

• Prepare cut‑over strategies, including data migration planning.
• Manage Go‑Live preparation and provide post Go‑Live support.
• Handle Change Management; present changes to the relevant Change Advisory Board (CAB).
• Receive, troubleshoot, resolve, and close operational and maintenance tickets within established SLAs.

• Deliver on complex outcomes requiring the integration of nuanced systems and processes.
• Model system architecture on international best practices and global benchmarks.
• Resolve escalated tasks requiring deep technical expertise where no senior authority is available for deferral.
• Lead, guide, and mentor team leaders who manage their own respective team members.

• South African citizens or residents are preferred. Applicants with valid work permits will also be considered.