Specialist, SAP ABAP

Transnet is the largest and most crucial part of the freight logistics chain that delivers goods to each and every South African. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Transnet Limited, operating and controlling South Africa’s major transport infrastructure, is also responsible for ensuring that the country’s transport industries operate according to world-class standards. Transnet forms an integral part of the Southern African economy. Position Purpose This position calls for an experienced developer who is able to evaluate and provide robust and efficient solutions to address TPL Business processes and applications by developing accurate reporting functionalities, graphical interfaces and system integration interfaces. This individual must have strong development experience in SAP ABAP and Webdynpro with experience in the SAP IS-OIL and other modules of SAP including integration with external systems. The individual must be able to analyse, design, code and maintain applications in the SAP and Portal systems thereby allowing all levels of SAP users immediate access to accurate, valid, complete and relevant data on a daily basis and thus facilitating business operations. Position Outputs Design, Develop and Implement SAP functionality. Create test plans and perform unit and integration testing. Manage the changes to the different clients within SAP in accordance with the TPL Change control procedures. Conduct Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Implementation, Maintenance and Optimization of: Reports and queries for the SAP system and SAP Portal; Interfaces between SAP, Portal and external systems; Workflow functionality and Custom/dialog developments. Research new SAP modules and functionality. Perform technical duties within all stages of the system development life cycle. Ensure that business application systems are developed within the TPL prescribed framework and adhere to quality standards. Transfer SAP and general IT knowledge to the User Community. Compile and maintain all development related documentation. Provide technical support on projects and system issues. Investigate and debug applications to resolve system issues. Qualifications and Experience Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Information Technology with 3 - 5 years' IT relevant experience or a National Higher Diploma with 5 - 8 years' IT relevant experience and training in the following areas: Business and/or systems analysis and design ABAP development with exposure to full SAP implementations and integration with non-SAP systems. ABAP development in SAP IS-OIL, FI, SD, MM, QM & PM modules SAP Portal applications using Webdynpro and ABAP Integration technologies such as Web Services, XML transformations, etc. Further qualification required: SAP ABAP certification.