This is your chance to take on a flagship greenfield SAP S/4HANA programme for a major public sector client in Gaborone Botswana. We are looking for a Lead ABAP Consultant who can transform complex requirements into powerful scalable solutions and guide a distributed team to excellence.
As the SAP S/4HANA Lead ABAP Consultant you will serve as the technical backbone of the custom development workstream. From architecting high-performance solutions to mentoring developers and engaging with senior stakeholders you will own the full technical lifecycle and ensure seamless delivery across functional domains.
This high-visibility on-site role offers the rare opportunity to influence and shape a national-scale transformation roadmap.
Lead the design and delivery of complex ABAP programs enhancements interfaces and extensions.
Produce robust scalable technical specifications and solution designs across S/4HANA modules.
Develop secure reliable integrations using SAP PI/PO OData CDS Views and other middleware technologies.
Ensure consistent data flow and end-to-end process integrity.
Define coding standards conduct reviews and drive performance tuning and secure development practices.
Maintain technical excellence across all custom development assets.
Lead and mentor a distributed team of ABAP developers.
Cultivate a high-performance collaborative development culture.
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to shape solution approaches.
Provide expert advisory troubleshooting and knowledge transfer across all project phases.
Deliver clear technical documentation solution designs and training materials to enable smooth operational transitions.
Advanced hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA ABAP including:
Fiori app integration
Adobe/Smart Forms
CDS Views
OData services
Enhancements & custom objects
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field.
SAP ABAP for S/4HANA Certification (mandatory).
1015 years of ABAP development experience.
Minimum 2 full S/4HANA implementations with deep custom development.
Experience in public sector environments (advantageous).
Proven success leading and mentoring technical teams.
Ability and willingness to relocate to Gaborone Botswana.
Available to start on 5 January 2026.
Strong passion for delivering impactful ERP solutions.
Be part of a large-scale national transformation initiative.
Work in a dynamic collaborative environment with high visibility.
Lead the technical direction of a flagship S/4HANA greenfield implementation.
Opportunity to influence architecture standards and long-term SAP strategy.
Required Skills:
ABAP S/4Hana Fiori Smart Forms OData CDSEnhancements
IT Services and IT Consulting