Job Description

Who are we?

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

What will you do?

The role is located in the SAP Centre of Expertise (CoE) within Sanlam Group Technology (SGT), and you will report to the Domain Architect: Application Architecture. As the Technical Lead you will be responsible for the solution design and delivery of best in class capabilities related to the Digital Core program supporting. This position is also responsible for design, development and support of new and existing to SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP Business Technology Platform applications.

What will make you successful in this role?

• SAP solution design and/or implementation.
• Design and validate a complex architecture and ensure successful implementation.
• Identify and challenge solution scenarios by considering the business environment.
• Provide recommendations and guidance on the SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP Business Technology Platform and tools.
• Strategically plan the solution landscape.
• Integrate SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP Business Technology solutions into a broad array of technologies and architectures.
• Understand the SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP Business Technology Platform roadmap around Cloud products and how it integrates with on-prem.
• Active involvement in SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP Business Technology Platform system migration or upgrades.
• Understand the business processes for which the solution architecture is being developed.
• Influence the IT Strategies ensuring collaborative alignment.
• Document the overall SAP Solution Architecture and integration to other systems in line with the Sanlam Enterprise Architecture standards and practices.
• Present SAP solutions architecture to different Sanlam forums (including the Sanlam Architecture Solutions Evaluation & Review forum).

Qualification

Matric
Relevant bachelor equivalent will be recommended
SAP ECC HCM Certification.
SAP Success Factors Certification
Architecture Knowledge and/or certification (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, etc.) will be beneficial

Experience

10 + years of solution specialist (or equivalent customer facing) experience in areas appropriate to the job
Cloud experience will be beneficial.
SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) experience will be essential
Experience in designing and validating a complex architecture.
Experience integrating SAP solutions into a broad array of technologies and architectures.
Experience and knowledge of SAP system migration or upgrades
Successful candidates must demonstrate experience in designing and implementing enterprise-wide SAP transformation initiatives that delivered proven business value
More than 10 years of SAP implementation and/or solution design experience

Knowledge and skills

Extensive knowledge of SAP systems, including SAP Business Suite, SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP Business Technology Platform, and the required architecture and infrastructure to support them.
Functional/technical proficiency with at least 6+ full lifecycle SAP implementations
Ability to identify and challenge solution scenarios by taking the business environment into account.
Provide recommendations and guidance on the SAP platform and tools.
Knowledge of SAP Integration Suite, Web Services, API's and other integration patterns.
Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform and services.
Ability to influence the IT Strategies ensuring collaborative alignment.
Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering.
Interpersonal and leadership skills -Communication, Collaboration, Facilitation, and Negotiation skills
Knowledge of some or all of the following SAP technologies is beneficial:

• ABAP (ECC)
• SAP Business Workflow
• UI5
• HTML
• CSS
• Groovy Script
• Javascript
• OData
• Fiori
• iDocs
• Web Services
• API's
• OData Services
• Success Factors Business Integration Builder (Replication)
• RFC
• SAP BTP Integration Suite (CPI)
• SOAP
• SFTP

Personal Attributes

Organisational savvy - Contributing through others

Manages complexity - Contributing through others

Plans and aligns - Contributing through others

Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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