SAP Basis Administrator, Sandton

We are seeking experienced SAP Basis Administrator. As organisations accelerate their S/4HANA migrations and cloud adoption - all levels— from operational support through to architecture and migration

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of SAP Basis administration experience in a professional environment

Strong working knowledge of SAP NetWeaver and S/4HANA system administration

SAP HANA database administration experience is required for senior‑level roles

Solid understanding of SAP security concepts, authorisation management, and role design

Experience with SAP cloud offerings (SAP BTP, RISE with SAP) is highly advantageous

Linux (SLES / RHEL) and Windows Server operating system experience

SAP Basis or HANA certification is advantageous

Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions during production incidents

South African citizen or permanent resident with valid right to work in South Africa

Skills

SAP Basis

S/4HANA

SAP HANA DB

TMS

Solution Manager

SAP BTP

RISE

Linux

OS Admin

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain SAP systems including S/4HANA, ECC, BW, and Solution Manager

Manage the SAP transport landscape and system change management processes via TMS

Perform proactive system monitoring, performance analysis, and capacity planning

Administer SAP user accounts, roles, authorisations, and security profiles

Plan and execute SAP system upgrades, support package stacks, and kernel patching

Manage SAP HANA, Oracle, or SQL Server database administration tasks

Support SAP deployments on cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or SAP BTP

Execute and maintain system refresh, backup, and disaster recovery procedures

Coordinate with functional and development teams on landscape-related changes and transports

Maintain technical documentation and operate within ITIL‑aligned change management frameworks

SAP Basis Administrators in these roles will provide the technical foundation for complex SAP landscapes, ensuring system stability, availability, security, and performance. You will work closely with functional consultants, developers, and infrastructure teams to support both day‑to‑day operations and strategic SAP initiatives.

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