Job Description

Specialist: SAP ABAP

Operating Division:Transnet Property Employee Group:Non Permanent (24 months Fixed term) Department:ICT Location:Johannesburg Reporting To:Manager: ERP Grade:F Reference:req5833

The closing date is on 16/09/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

The position contributes to the development, implementation and execution of the SAP ABAP processes and works with business process owners in developing appropriate strategies, tactics and technology enablers for ABAP. An SAP ABAP specialist develops and maintains SAP applications using ABAP, ensuring they meet business needs while ensuring quality, cost efficiency and compliance Transnet standards.

Position Outputs

Provides functional support to business end users - Understand client requirements, provide solutions and configure the system accordingly. - Ensure that system configuration, training and support documentation are developed, maintained and kept effective in accordance with the changing application solution. - Develop business functional specifications and technical specifications for all new developments. - Utilises one’s business experience, subject knowledge and skills to assess and advise on solution and alternatives, hence converting business requirements to functional solutions. - Effective working relationships with partners, IT/Business Analyst and other business teams.

• Collaborates with business and team and provides project management/ team lead role on project deliverables from concept to implementation - Develops high value solutions through an understanding of business requirements, industry standards and best practices as well as a compliance to governance procedures and standards. - Fosters sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be able to discuss and influence decision-making. - Planning and executing SAP ABAP Implementation and development activities. - Research, develop and implement strategies for continuous quality improvements and effective use of systems.
• Plan and prioritise long term TP and Transnet Group specific and transversal project initiatives in line with business requirements. - Ensure compliance to industry accepted development methodologies and use of specialised tools and techniques. - Research of industry specific solutions as part of continuous improvement and innovation. - Prepare business case proposals and requirements specifications - Assist with SAP ABAP Data mapping to other systems. - Manage incident and change processes, ensuring effective service delivery in accordance with SLA’s - Provide SAP ABAP second line support to the business - Perform system unit and integration testing. - Support Other Modules of knowledge such FICO, MM, RE, AA, PM, where applicable
• Recording of incident and call management.

Qualifications and Experience

Min 5 years’ relevant experience in a large enterprise, preferably with 1 yr supervisory or specialist experience Relevant Qualification / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) Advantageous: Transnet leadership Development Programme

Competencies

Strategy & Sustainability Innovation • Strategy Implementation • Strategy Communication • Tactical Execution Business Performance & Delivery Planning & Execution • Customer focus • Problem Solving • Driving Performance • Digital proficiency • Business Forecasting • Business Acumen • Managing Risk • Data Management • Business Branding Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) • Governance, risk and Compliance (GRC) Strategy • Performance Culture Review • Governance Structure and resourcing Standards • Integrity and ethical conduct • Safety Practices • Risk Management • GRC Assessment • GRC Performance Strategies • Monitoring and reporting

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.

Disclaimer

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