SAP Functional Consultant (Senior)

About Discovery
Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Bank

Discovery Bank is a bank like no other – a shared-value bank, designed with our clients in mind. We are all about sharing the value that clients create when they manage their money well, back with them through exceptional interest rates and rewards. Our Vitality Money programme measures how well clients manage their finances, informs them of what it means to be financially healthy, and empowers them with the knowledge to get enhanced rewards for managing their money well. If you are adaptable, a problem-solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, and obsessed with providing a quality service experience, we have a job for you where you can be your best in an environment that’s safe and nurturing.

Job Purpose

To participate in the planning, development, maintenance and enhancement of SAP applications. The role involves configuring and supporting SAP solutions aligned to business requirements, functional specifications, and incident management within Discovery Bank.

Key Outcomes may include but are not limited to:

• Conduct business analysis and redesign SAP processes
• Configure SAP functionality according to business requirements
• Develop business specifications, including:
  • Component-level design
  • Technical system specifications (TSS) / configuration rationale
  • Data design
  • Test case design (unit and component)
• Perform configuration and end-to-end testing before and after development
• Support impact analysis and design decisions
• Maintain development standards, methods, and procedures
• Assist in evaluating and selecting software solutions
• Take a leading functional/technical role in SAP delivery initiative

Profile of the SAP Functional Consultant:

• Results-oriented with strong accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organisation
• Strong planning and prioritisation capability
• Collaborative team player
• Adaptable and able to work across varying project environments
• Solid technical understanding of SAP configuration and development

Education and Experience:

• National Diploma/B-Degree in Information Technology
• Banking Services and CRM Certification and ASAP Methodology an advantage or
• At least 5 to 8 years’ experience in developing and supporting a Core Banking System
• Understanding of the ITIL process. (Certification an advantage)
• Understanding of the ASAP Methodology

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.