Employer: City of Cape Town CORPORATE SERVICES ● INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (IS&T) PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICER TCOE SALARY COMMENCING R1,307,905 PER ANNUM ● REF NO: CS 63/26 ● CIVIC CENTRE, CAPE TOWN Requirements: + A relevant three-year tertiary ICT qualification or a related field + SAP Basis certification required + SAP HANA certification will be an advantage + More than eight (8) years’ experience in SAP project implementation and SAP upgrades of both ABAP and JAVA components + At least three (3) years ‘supervisory experience + More than eight (8) years’ support experience with at least five (5) integrated SAP products of which SAP ECC6, SAP Portal and SAP Business Intelligence is a must + Valid driver’s licence. Key performance areas: + Design and implement the necessary SAP landscape requirements to meet SAP support and maintenance as well as project requirements + Document all design decisions and system set-up + Provide specialist advice, guidance and support across all aspects related to SAP Basis functions + Provide professional advice on SAP dependencies on Oracle and HANA databases and Unix dependencies + Ensure system integrity, availability, recovery and business continuity per system + Ensure that all SAP technical requirements are met and that technical requirements deliver maximum benefits across SAP landscapes, so that the business of the CCT can continue to provide critical, uninterrupted services + Provide very good analytical and research skills due to the large and complex SAP environment at the CCT + Stay abreast and continually update skills and knowledge with SAP developments + Manage and mentor junior staff and ensure optimal utilisation of all resources, both human and infrastructure. Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated. *By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.* Closing date: 8 May 2026 + Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications. + Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request. + Copies of supporting documents will not be returned. + Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing. + Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers + No late applications will be considered. + If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.