Sandton: SAP Integration Manager posted by Blue Pearl PTY LTD

This role leads to integration strategy, architecture, and execution for SAP S/4HANA and related applications, ensuring that all interfaces support business objectives efficiently, securely, and in compliance with enterprise standards.

Minimum requirement 10+ years of SAP experience, with 5+ years in SAP integration architecture, management, or delivery. Experience and skill

Proven experience in SAP PI/PO, SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI/SCI), and SAP BTP Integration Suite.

Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA integration frameworks, including IDocs, BAPIs, ALE, OData, REST, and SOAP APIs.

Experience with API-based and event-driven integration models.

Familiarity with SAP-to-non-SAP integrations (Salesforce, Workday, SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, etc.).

Solid understanding of data security, authentication (OAuth, SAML), and encryption in integration contexts.

Experience managing end-to-end interface lifecycle, including design, testing, deployment, and monitoring.

Demonstrated ability to lead integration teams and manage multiple parallel projects

Requirements

Certification
SAP Certified Application Associate SAP Integration Suite / Cloud Integration (C_CPI_xxx) (preferred).
SAP Certified Technology Associate Process Orchestration (C_PO_xxx) (preferred).
SAP S/4HANA certification (advantageous).
Project Management certification (SAP Activate, PMP, or PRINCE2) beneficial.
Cloud integration or API certifications (AWS, Azure, MuleSoft, or similar) advantageous.
Mandatory
1. Deep knowledge of:
SAP PI/PO (Process Integration / Process Orchestration)
SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI)
SAP API Management
IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, Web Services (SOAP/REST)
2. Banking Industry Experience
At least 3 years working in a regulated banking or financial services environment.
Experience integrating SAP with core banking systems, payment gateways, treasury platforms, and regulatory reporting tools.
3. SAP S/4HANA Integration
Proven experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with legacy systems and third-party applications.
Familiarity with Central Finance, Business Partner, and Universal Journal integration points.
4. Middleware & Interface Management
Strong experience in interface design, monitoring, error handling, and performance tuning.
Ability to manage end-to-end integration landscapes across cloud and on-premise environments.
5. Security & Compliance
Understanding of data encryption, secure communication protocols, and access control.
Experience ensuring compliance with POPIA, SOX, and other banking regulations.
6. Project Leadership
Experience leading integration workstreams in SAP transformation programs.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with business, technical, and vendor stakeholders.
7. Documentation & Governance
Proven ability to maintain integration architecture diagrams, interface catalogs, and technical specifications.
Experience in governance frameworks for integration delivery and change control.
8. Stakeholder Engagement
Strong communication skills for engaging with IT leadership, business units, and external partners.
Ability to translate complex integration requirements into actionable solutions