SAP Basis Engineer I at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives

• Provide support to SAP environment to ensure enhancement and maintenance
• Apply SAP Basis knowledge across the Shoprite systems landscape, supporting the portfolio in providing best-practice expertise.
• Work with Senior SAP Engineers to understand business and customer requirements in the context of the current business environment and provide inputs for future opportunities.
• Identify and implement the suitable solution(s) and alternatives that address the business needs/requirements and exceed customer expectations.
• Execute operational tasks as required through the creation and implementation of rigorous processes and controls.
• Participate and acquire an understanding of project technical activities and apply technical projects tasks in an SAP Basis context according to the requirements
• Comply with all principles and quality criteria to deliver according to commitments.
• Execute SAP system builds including HA and DR (Disaster Recovery).
• Administer ABAP, Java, and Fiori as required.
• Show flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change.
• Understand and stay up to date with current trends in Information Technology and specific current and future technologies

Qualifications

• Matric with relevant and demonstrable job-related experience in SAP Basis.
• Degree in Information Systems / B.Sc. Computer Science / B.Eng. (or similar)

Experience

• +2 years' experience in SAP Basis environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding or exposure of SAP Basis environment.
• Exposure of being part of the agile projects teams with a particular emphasis on collaboration of Engineering teams.
• Self-motivated and driven with strong integrity - take accountability for actions and mistakes.
• Time management – establish priorities and manages time effectively. Creates clear action plans which includes tasks and timelines. Takes account of possible changing circumstances.
• Collaborative partnering – think and act independently as well as collaboratively. Actively build crossfunctional stakeholder relationships.
• Communicator - approachable, adopt a range of communication styles to facilitate successful outcomes within the team and cross-functionally in a matrix structure.
• Conflict resolution and resilience - open, honest, and direct in giving and receiving constructive feedback. ‘Bounce back and try again’ attitude during adversity.
• Quality Orientation – Detailed and quality focused – Has an affinity for detail, structure, and efficiency. Is diligent and vigilantly watches over work processes, tasks, and outputs to ensure accuracy while independently actioning and correcting any quality concerns.
• Take initiative, adapt, and respond to change - Adapting and responding to change - adjusts to a fast pace.
• Innovation and solution-orientated – develop ideas and identify alternative approaches to the prevailing processes and practices. Displays curiosity and an openness to innovative ideas. Demonstrates imagination and creative thinking. Modifies and adapts current methods and approaches to better meet needs. Takes accountability for embracing new products, methods or systems that are introduced.
• Passionate about technology, the user experience, and solutions - an ongoing growth and learning mindset, staying abreast of innovative technologies, and actively participating and leading in a fast-paced, competitive, and changing landscape.