About the role
- Lead product development initiatives on the SAP S/4HANA platform and associated applications for MTD & LE
- Manage end-to-end product lifecycles: ideation, design, development, testing, launch, adoption, and support
- Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals
- Oversee formulation and prioritization of product initiatives informed by commercial, financial, and operational analysis
- Act as owner of the Global Template for applicable functional area(s) and maintain design/delivery standards
- Oversee functional design and delivery of Enhancements, Projects, Programmes and Support for the domain
- Act as primary liaison between business functions, technology, operations, and executive teams
- Ensure product roadmaps and initiatives align with company budgets and strategies, prioritising high-value outcomes
- Establish and monitor key product and business metrics to identify improvements and support data-driven decisions
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of business analysts, functional experts, and other team members
- Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Scope: role may require travel within South Africa and some travel abroad
- Reporting to: Director Enterprise Applications
Requirements
- End-to-end understanding of business and technical disciplines enabling solution design
- Demonstrated ability to deliver end-to-end SAP solutions across disciplines
- Familiarity with SAP delivery methodologies
- Capable communicator across technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
- Adept in managing diverse, global teams within complex and challenging environments
- Relationship builder – internal and external
- Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement
- Dynamic, resolute, and effective in producing cross-departmental outcomes
- SAP S/4HANA certifications in the applicable functional area(s); additional module certifications
- SAP S/4HANA LE and Manufacturing modules with solution design and delivery experience
- Proficiency in BRF+, Batch Management, Materials Management, Plant Maintenance, Quality Management, Shipping, Warehouse Management, Detailed Scheduling
- SAP integration (e.g. IDOCs/APIs with 3PLs and related SAP modules)
- Multiple full lifecycle implementations required
- Nice to have CPG experience
- Behaviours: committed to company vision; exudes credibility and initiative; values ongoing development; manages ambiguity and competing priorities; forward-thinking mindset; culturally aware
- Fixed Travel Allowance
- Business and private mileage allowance
- Performance Bonus
- 20 days AL
- Medical Aid & Gap Cover
- Retirement fund
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
SAP S/4HANASAP delivery methodologiesBRF+Batch ManagementMaterials ManagementPlant MaintenanceQuality ManagementShippingWarehouse ManagementDetailed Scheduling
Soft skills
effective communicationpresentation skillsstakeholder engagementrelationship buildingteam managementinnovationcollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementability to manage ambiguity
Certifications
SAP S/4HANA certificationsadditional module certifications