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SAP Authorisation Consultant (Expert)

Imizizi


Job Location:

Pretoria - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: JHB001528-NS-1

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:


  • 812 years of SAP Authorisations experience within complex SAP landscapes.

  • Expert knowledge of SAP Security and Authorisations across ECC and SAP S/4HANA.

  • Strong experience securing multiple SAP modules (FI/CO MM SD etc.).

  • Expert knowledge of SAP Fiori Security Launchpad Spaces & Pages Catalogs Business Roles and related

  • authorisation concepts.

  • Advanced knowledge of SAP Gateway ICF OData Services and HTTP-based security.

  • Expert use of SAP authorisation troubleshooting tools (STAUTHTRACE STUSERTRACE Gateway Error Logs

  • ect.).

  • Advanced expertise in role design SU24 SU25 organisational levels and role optimisation.

  • Strong understanding of SAP transport management (CALM/ChaRM) and secure deployment processes.

  • Extensive knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SoD) SAP security governance and audit requirements.

  • Strong analytical communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to lead security workstreams independently and mentor junior consultants.

  • Advanced Excel automation and reporting skills.

  • Audit support experience.

  • Technical documentation and solution design.



ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:


  • SAP Cloud Identity Services (IAS/IPS) and Identity & Access Management (IAM).

  • Agile delivery using Jira and Confluence.

  • Scripting or automation for SAP Security administration.

  • AI tools (Co-Pilot Joule etc.)

Duties & Responsibilities
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead the design implementation and governance of SAP security solutions across the SAP landscape.
  • Design and maintain scalable compliant role concepts aligned to business and security requirements.
  • Lead security activities during SAP implementations upgrades migrations and S/4HANA transformation
  • projects.
  • Perform advanced authorisation analysis and resolve complex security issues.
  • Conduct Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis and implement appropriate risk mitigation.
  • Review and approve role designs SU24 proposals and security configuration.
  • Provide expert guidance on SAP Fiori Gateway ICF and OData security.
  • Ensure transport governance and secure deployment through CALM/ChaRM processes.
  • Support audit activities by providing security evidence documentation and remediation plans.
  • Develop and maintain SAP security standards procedures and technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with Functional Basis Development and Architecture teams to deliver secure solutions.
  • Mentor junior consultants and provide technical leadership within the SAP Security team.
  • Drive continuous improvement automation and security best practices across the SAP landscape.
  • Act as the SAP Security subject matter expert for projects operational support and governance initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
  • 812 years of SAP Authorisations experience in enterprise environments.
  • Multiple full lifecycle SAP implementation upgrade or migration projects.
  • Proven experience leading SAP Security workstreams on large programmes.
  • Extensive experience in enterprise role design security architecture and governance.
  • Strong Applications Operations and production support experience.
  • Experience working with auditors architects business stakeholders and development teams.
  • Experience coaching or mentoring SAP Security consultants
  • SAP Global Certification

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