HelloKindred

Software Engineering - Application Support Engineer

HelloKindred  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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Company Description

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 3 months contract (with a potential to extend)

Work set up: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for a Software Engineering - Application Support Engineer to manage ongoing application support and system stability for core workforce platforms.

What you will do:

  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve WFS incidents and service requests within SLA timelines.
  • Support business users on workforce scheduling, time, and attendance queries.
  • Execute configuration changes and enhancements within defined thresholds, including impact analysis, effort estimation, and testing.
  • Provide functional and technical support across core WFS capabilities, including workforce scheduling, time and attendance, reporting, and configuration/scripting.
  • Monitor system performance, integrations, and interfaces.
  • Identify recurring issues and structural improvement opportunities.
  • Perform functional and integration testing while supporting release and deployment activities.
  • Engage with third-party vendors (such as ADP/WFS) and collaborate with SAP AMS teams and business stakeholders.
  • Contribute to documentation, automation initiatives, and ongoing knowledge transfer activities.
  • Deliver all support services strictly within agreed SLAs to maintain system stability and minimize business disruption.
  • Ensure full compliance with Sasol AMS governance and operational processes.
  • Drive the continuous improvement and automation of support activities to optimize the shared capacity model.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of relevant Workforce Software (WFS / ADP) functional and/or technical expertise.
  • Mid-level professional standing with deep knowledge of workforce scheduling and time & attendance processes.
  • Proven track record handling incidents, service requests, and change requests within an ITIL-aligned framework.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability for complex software environments.
  • Practical hands-on WFS configuration, reporting, and/or scripting experience.
  • Background working in AMS delivery environments, with a strong preference for SAP AMS.
  • Direct experience executing functional & integration testing and managing release support.
  • Comprehensive understanding of integrations and interfaces between WFS and SAP systems.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities under high-pressure scenarios.
  • Effective stakeholder communication and user engagement skills across diverse business teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate successfully within strict SLA-driven environments.
  • Proactive mindset focused heavily on continuous improvement and system automation.
  • Superior prioritization and time management skills to handle competing tasks.
  • Capability to work productively within a shared AMS delivery model and pooled capacity structure.
  • Strong team collaboration skills spanning technical, functional, and business teams.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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About HelloKindred

HelloKindred brings companies and teams together with top-tier creative, marketing, and digital talent.

With 25 years of expertise serving hundreds of clients across 24 countries, we’re your global partner for flexible, variable talent solutions that can scale to any project’s budget and scope.

We understand talent and marketers.

At HelloKindred, we get marketing and creative talent because that's our heritage. Need top-notch professionals fast? Forget the long waits. Say hello to swift, high-quality, flexible solutions tailored to your needs.

Scale up your agility.

In a fast-paced world, adaptability is key. Whether you're dealing with unexpected staff changes or project scope creep, HelloKindred is your reliable people partner, ready to scale up or down as needs require.

Streamlined access to global solutions.

Dive into our global network, spanning a dozen time zones, without getting tangled in complexity. Whether you need support onshore, offshore, or following the sun, HelloKindred simplifies access to worldwide expertise.

Maximise value for your budget.

Tired of traditional, expensive agency models? HelloKindred offers flexible staffing solutions that make sense for your budget, enhancing your capability to hire talent wherever and whenever you need—onshore, offshore, or nearshore.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1998
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