SAP Developer

Umhlanga Support Office
Purpose Of The Role

• The purpose of this role is to design, develop, customise and maintain SAP Business One (SAP B1) applications and integrations that support IFS's operational and financial systems.
• To ensure that SAP solutions are optimised for efficiency, accuracy and automation, in alignment with Group digitalisation objectives.
• To develop integrations between SAP B1 and other platforms such as SAGE Payroll, Stock Management, Time & Attendance and Homebase using tools such as TaskCentre and B1 Integration Framework (B1iF).
• To collaborate with finance, operations and IT leadership to understand process requirements, translate them into technical solutions and ensure system adoption across sites.
• To maintain system stability, data integrity and performance through structured development, testing and documentation practices.
• To support continuous improvement, system upgrades and innovation in ERP capabilities that enhance Business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• SAP B1 Development & Customisation

• Design, build and maintain custom add-ons, queries, stored procedures and reports in SAP Business One to meet business process requirements.

• Develop extensions using SAP SDK (DI API and UI API) for advanced customisation of forms, workflows and logic.
• Create automated alerts, approvals and process flows to streamline transactions and reduce manual data entry.
• Develop and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures and triggers on Microsoft SQL Server to support reporting and integration needs.
• Conduct performance tuning to ensure system speed and reliability across multi-site environments.

• Ensure version control and maintain a clear repository of all source code, configuration files and development documentation.

• Integration Management

• Design and implement integrations between SAP B1 and other Group systems (SAGE, Time & Attendance, Stock Management, Homebase) using B1iF and TaskCentre.

• Build robust APIs and workflows to enable seamless data exchange and real-time visibility across departments.
• Ensure all integrations comply with Group security and data governance standards.
• Monitor integration logs daily, troubleshoot failed transactions and document resolutions.

• Collaborate with external service providers to maintain and improve interface performance.

• System Analysis & Business Engagement

• Engage with Finance, Operations and HR teams to understand business requirements and pain points.

• Conduct structured system analysis and recommend process automation or optimisation opportunities within SAP.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications for development and configuration.
• Participate in design workshops, solution validation sessions and post-implementation reviews.
• Serve as the SAP technical subject matter expert (SME) in cross-functional projects.2.4. Testing, Quality Assurance & Deployment
• Develop comprehensive test scripts and perform unit, integration and user acceptance testing (UAT) for all developments.
• Coordinate testing sessions with functional users to validate that new developments meet operational requirements.
• Maintain a controlled deployment process to ensure all changes are tested and approved before go-live.
• Document test results, lessons learned and version release notes.

• Provide post-deployment monitoring and troubleshooting support.

• Support, Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Provide second- and third-level SAP technical support to business users and the IT team.

• Investigate and resolve SAP system issues, coordinating with vendors when required.
• Conduct regular system audits to identify and correct data inconsistencies.
• Stay up to date with SAP B1 updates, new features and best practices; evaluate their relevance to IFS operations.

• Recommend and implement system enhancements that improve efficiency or user experience.

• Governance, Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain detailed technical documentation for all developments, integrations and workflows.

• Ensure all configurations and customisations comply with internal IT governance and change control policies.
• Prepare and maintain user manuals and training materials for system updates and new features.
• Support the Group IT Manager with project documentation, progress reporting and technical reviews.
• Protect sensitive company and client data through compliance with Group cybersecurity protocols.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 - 6 years of experience in SAP Business One development, including design, customisation and integration.
• Proven track record using TaskCentre and B1 Integration Framework (B1iF) for workflow automation and cross-system integration.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server in SAP environments.
• Experience with financial modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable) and a solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience working with multi-site, distributed ERP environments.
• SAP certification (SAP Business One SDK, Integration Framework, or Developer Associate) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with project management or agile development practices preferred

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