Sandton: SAP Basis Lead posted by Blue Pearl PTY LTD

Minimum requirement
10+ years of experience in SAP Basis administration, including at least 35 years in a lead or architect role.
Experience and skill
Proven experience managing SAP S/4HANA environments, including HANA database administration.
Strong understanding of SAP landscape architecture, transport management, and client strategy.
Expertise in SAP installations, upgrades, migrations, and system refreshes.
Experience with Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems in SAP environments.
Hands-on experience with SAP Solution Manager, Fiori, and SAP Router configuration.
Knowledge of cloud-based SAP deployments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid landscapes.
Familiarity with SAP security, user administration, and compliance standards (SOX, GDPR, etc.).
Experience leading SAP system monitoring, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
Demonstrated ability to lead Basis teams and manage complex, multi-system landscapes.

Requirements

Certification
SAP Certified Technology Associate System Administration (SAP HANA as a Database) with SAP NetWeaver or S/4HANA highly
preferred.
SAP Certified Technology Specialist SAP S/4HANA Conversion and System Upgrade advantageous.
Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP for SAP workloads) beneficial.
Project Management or ITIL certification advantageous.