Mid to Senior SAP Basis Consultant - Remote within South Africa
Posted 2026-05-06Role Overview
As a SAP Basis Consultant (Full-time/Contractor) at K5 Business, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting our clients' SAP technical landscapes. You will ensure optimal system performance, reliability, and security, and you will play a key role in delivering successful SAP S/4HANA and cloud migration projects.
Key Responsibilities
Administer SAP systems (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, PI/PO) and underlying
databases (MaxDB, HANA, Etc.)Plan and execute system installations, upgrades and kernel patches
Monitor system performance; tune and optimise as required
Manage transports, client copies and system refreshes
Implement high-availability, disaster-recovery and backup strategies
Troubleshoot technical issues across application and OS layers
Collaborate with Basis, Security and Infrastructure teams
Produce technical documentation and handover packs
Provide on-call and project-support when required
Required Skills & Experience
5 + years SAP Basis experience in multinational environments
Hands-on expertise with SAP S/4HANA migrations and conversions
Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux, Windows and database platforms (Oracle, HANA, MS SQL)
Proven track record with SAP Transport Management and Solution Manager
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native deployments
Solid scripting skills (Shell, PowerShell) for automation
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Qualifications & Attributes
SAP Basis or System Administration Certifications (preferred)
ITIL Foundation certification (advantageous)
Proactive, self-motivated and able to work under pressure
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Team-player with client-facing experience
What We Offer
Remote work model
Ongoing training and SAP certification support
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge S/4HANA and cloud projects