Division: Finance
Reference Number: IBA-04-25
Grade: C3
Purpose of the job
The IT Business Analyst in Sales & Distribution reports to the Head of IT and has the following responsibilities:
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Plans and executes unit testing and integration testing for all changes done in SAP
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Analyses and implements sales and distribution related changes as prioritized by IT and business owners
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Works as part of the Order-to-Cash team accountable for resolving SAP issues, change requests, enhancements raised via the helpdesk or other through the other possible channels
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Works on assigned SAP Sales Distribution related project work and provides periodic status updates and performs work in alignment with project guidelines
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Works in close integration with business unit departments, in order to make sure the solutions designed meet the requirements and the work done meets the expectations in terms of planning and priorities
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Expert on SAP ECC/SD module, provide guidance/consultancy on best SAP practices, promoting maximum utilization of SAP standard capabilities
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Works collaboratively with peer IT colleagues
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Ensure adherence to solution architecture by implementation teams in line with enterprise standards, defines architectural selection criteria / evaluates infrastructure or applications at solution Level
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Collaborate with key business resources on requirements gathering, solution design (FD), configuration (SPRO), testing, user acceptance, implementation, and documentation.
The abovementioned activities shall be conducted in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993 and all relevant NCP policies and procedures.
This position profile acts as a guide to the role only, and additional work outcomes may be required to be performed by the incumbent.
Key performance area
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SAP ERP Sales and Distribution (SD).
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Participates in meetings and build trust with internal business customers, understand business objectives and seeks alignment
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Provide support of the SD module
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Plans and executes unit testing and integration testing for all changes done in SAP
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Analyzes and implements sales and distribution related changes as prioritized by IT and business owners
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Works as part of the Order-to-Cash team accountable for resolving SAP issues, change requests, enhancements raised via the helpdesk or other through the other possible channels
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Works on assigned SAP Sales Distribution related project work and provides periodic status updates and performs work in alignment with project guidelines
•
Works in close integration with business unit departments, in order to make sure the solutions designed meet the requirements and the work done meets the expectations in terms of planning and priorities
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Expert on SAP ECC/SD module, provide guidance/consultancy on best SAP practices, promoting maximum utilization of SAP standard capabilities
•
Works collaboratively with peer IT colleagues
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Ensure adherence to solution architecture by implementation teams in line with enterprise standards, defines architectural selection criteria / evaluates infrastructure or applications at solution Level
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Collaborate with key business resources on requirements gathering, solution design (FD), configuration (SPRO), testing, user acceptance, implementation, and documentation
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Understand and translate business concepts to executable functional designs.
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ERP Training.
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Assist in business Training (Train the Trainer)
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Ensure ERP Training material is up to date and valid.
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ERP Budgets.
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Ensure All ERP budgets are loaded on time.
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Ensure ERP budgets is maintained correctly and relevant for the year/ period.
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ERP Processes support and UAT.
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To ensure the continued efficient functioning of the ERP systems within the NCP Chlorchem and to always ensure that the Mater Data meets the requirements of NCP Chlorchem.
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Provide first line support for all ERP systems and BI
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Provide business end user testing and business analysis of all SAP processes when required.
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To provide advice and technical expertise for continued improvements, changes and new developments.
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Functional Investigations and development of Functional and change specifications.
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Document and translate new business processes into system specification, developing and maintaining the specifications.
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Conduct and document functional system integration testing.
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Process Integration.
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Create and Quality Assurance of Training Material.
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SAP Authorization.
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Maintain user SAP authorization
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Ensure SAP roles are valid and up to date
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Ensure users are correctly allocated to SAP authorization
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Ensure NCP fall within the SAP license agreement.
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Related SHERQ responsibilities
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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SAP Order Processing
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Sales Pricing and Billing
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Shipping and Transportations of goods
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Credit and Risk Management
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Integration with 3rd party system and internal SAP modules.
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Good communication skills and the ability to hold discussions
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Effective Time management on required tasks and deliverable
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Risk Assessment and control
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Stakeholder expectation management
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Ability to work independently and capable of planning your work
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Good experience and knowledge of handling jobs in SAP customization/report development (ABAP) and involved in Implementations, Upgrade, and Support & Maintenance of SAP SD module
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Performs general design and detail design of local solutions, proposed
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Plan, Track project milestones and deliverables
Experience
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3-5 years of configuration knowledge (IMG/SPRO) in Sales & Distribution
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5 years relevant SAP Sales and distribution support experience
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1 year’s SAP authorization experience
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5 years MS office experience (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
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Experience in ASAP (Accelerated SAP) methodology (Advantage)
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Experience in working with SAP Cross-application concepts like BAPI, BADI, RFC (Advantage)
Qualifications:
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Matric
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ECC 6 SD Certification (Preferred)
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SAP S/4 Hana (Advantage)
Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Head of IT.
Personal Circumstances:
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Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.
Other requirements:
Please ensure:
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That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
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That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
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That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
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Applications can be handed in at the HR offices on or before the closing date.
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Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.
External Applicants:
Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications received without this information.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.
Closing date: 24 April 2025
CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za
Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.