TRANSNET VACANCIES

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SPECIALIST MODULE CONFIGURE: SAP FI
Operating Division: Transnet Corporate Centre
Employee Group: Permanent
Department: ICT, Digital Data Analytics, GRP
Location: Johannesburg
Reporting To: Specialist: Data Analytics
Grade: F
Reference: req2593
 
The closing date is on 13/12/2024. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
Responsible for maintaining and supporting existing configurations on the SAP ERP system including the following modules.

​Finance
Plant Maintenance
Project Systems
Sales and Distribution
Material Management
Portfolio Management
Governance, Risk and Compliance

Budgeting and Planning
Asset Management
To identify remedial actions to fix/update system configurations in the production environment.
To provide thought leadership and direction in the optimization of SAP ERP modules.
To lead a team of junior staff in maintaining and supporting production systems. 
 
Position Outputs
• Provide deep knowledge and expertise on the specific SAP FI module that is being supported in the production systems. • Analyse existing and new business requirements to support SAP FI applications in the production environment. • Investigate, propose and design technical solutions to address business requirements. • Document functional and technical specifications to address business requirements. • Develop and compile test plans for new business solutions proposed on the SAP FI ERP system. • Conduct extensive testing with business counterparts for new solutions proposed and oversee the implementation of such solutions. • Consult with external vendors as part of the maintenance and support process to identify solutions to complex business problems. • Have a full understanding of change control lifecycles and adhere to the prescripts and requirements of the change control process. • Collaborates with Operating Divisions in providing innovative solutions to systems that are in the production environment. • Leads a team of external staff and 3rd party service providers in providing both technical and functional support for SAP FI systems in the production environment. • Responsible for ensuring skills transfer take place to junior staff as well as ensuring where applicable skill is transferred from external staff to Transnet employees.
 
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelors Degree or equivalent in an Information Technology related discipline is required. Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in IT product development and support functions. Minimum of 5 years SAP FI experience Standard Job Requirements • Driver’s license code 08 • Travel as required and approved
 
Competencies
Functional Competencies: SAP Module configuration Deep understanding of SAP FI module workings including the supported business rules of that module Expert Change Control Governance Equipped with the technical knowledge to extract data from source systems Expert Digital Dexterity Fully comprehends and understands digital transformation in a corporate setting. Expert General Competencies: Business Performance and Delivery Business Acumen Project Delivery Strategic Decision Making Target Driven Proficient Relationship Management Communicates Effectively Interpersonal Skills Networking Proficient
 
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
 
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