SAP Functional Consultant

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous SAP Functional Consultant to join a goal-oriented team

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems
• SAP Certification in MM, SD, or Warehouse Management

Experience needed to deliver the role seamlessly:

• Minimum 8 years relevant SAP functional experience
• Proven experience in SAP MM/SD/WM modules within a regulated pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, materials management, and logistics execution
• Working knowledge of GxP, validation, and change control processes
• Strong incident management and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• SAP S/4HANA exposure or migration project experience
• Cross-functional knowledge of FI/CO, PP, and QM integrations
• Experience with SAP Solution Manager, testing, and audit readiness activities

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Core Technical Delivery:

• Act as the subject matter expert for SAP MM, SD, and WM modules
• Lead configuration, testing, and implementation of functional enhancements
• Partner with business stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into SAP solutions
• Manage change requests and incidents, ensuring timely resolution
• Support integration between modules and external systems
• Perform functional testing, validation, and documentation in line with quality standards
• Provide user training and develop functional documentation
• Participate in audits, ensuring systems are compliant and audit-ready.

Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with GMP and other quality regulations
• Maintain audit readiness through proactive quality management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within SAP operations
• Support CAPA, deviation, and change control management processes
• Build a strong quality culture within the SAP and business teams

People Management

• Mentor junior team members and support knowledge transfer across SAP functional areas
• Foster collaboration between IT and business units to drive system and process excellence

Application Deadline: 20 May 2026

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks after closing date please understand that your application was not successful.

Disclaimer:

Dear Applicant, we appreciate your interest in joining our organization. It is imperative for us that you understand how we handle your information. We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information you provide. Your personal details will be collected for the sole purpose of the application process and will be used strictly for that purpose. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and protection of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. If you have any inquiries or concerns, our Human Capital department is available to provide clarification. We look forward to reviewing your application.

For detailed information on data handling, please review our privacy notice:

https://www.biovac.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/published_Biovac-Privacy-Notice-20220617-2306-en.pdf.