Principal Professional Officer
Skills
About the role
ELIGIBILITY
Suitably Qualified
Candidates
CLOSING DATE
21.08.2026
REFERENCE NUMBER
CS 117/26 Ext
SALARY
TCOE: R1370 030-R1 771 459
DEPARTMENT
Information Systems and
Technology
DIRECTORATE
CORPORATE SERVICES Principal Professional Officer
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 with 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
Ensuring 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.
How to Apply
By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape
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