The Business Analyst – Human Capital Management (HCM) role is responsible for providing functional support and leadership focusing on the Personnel Administration & Organizational Management processes across the entire Tongaat Hulett SAP ERP landscape and other approved operating systems.

The business analyst assists the business to implement appropriate solutions in a cost-effective manner by determining the requirements of business process, interrogating the appropriateness of the process, translating and simplifying the requirements into an appropriate solution that is clearly communicated to all stakeholders. This process commences with a documented business requirement analysis prepared by the business.

Responsibilities also include the planning projects, configuration, implementation, testing, documentation and support of the implemented business processes in the Tongaat Hulett SAP landscape and other primary operating systems within the approved system architecture.

The scope of support will include the review and resolution of system issues that have been escalated in line with the approved support process as well as the ability to manage SAP projects and act as a direct liaison with business personnel, project teams and other members of the information systems organization to ensure that system requirements, deadlines and priorities are clearly defined and achieved.

Data governance is a key element of this role. A single source of data is critical in ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements and to build effective and reliable reporting processes.

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in business or SAP HCM functional knowledge, specifically with Payroll
• SSF and specifically EC, TO and LMS capabilities
• Must have strong understanding of SAP Organizational Structure/Units
• Strong understanding of SAP Organisational Management, Time Management, Personnel Administration, Payroll Administration & Employee Self Help Services and SAP Performance management.
• Basic understanding of Tax Regulations regarding Employee Tax.
• Must have good knowledge of the integration points between HCM with other SAP Modules like FICO, PP, PM, PS etc. Mandatory to have deep knowledge of related InfoTypes, Master Data, Business Process Scenarios
• Requires strong communication skills to work internally with end user departments, management and peers. Develops and provides written and verbal presentations to end users, peers, and support personnel.
• Problem Solving and analytical skills: demonstrates superior diagnostic ability and proficiency in the use of specialized tools, techniques and procedures. Exhibits strong analytical ability and creativity in developing and integrating solution deliverables for medium size projects
• Strong team leadership skills able to provide leadership and direction to functional teams and other SAP Business Analyst.
• Willingness to expand knowledge and skills to new system technologies and solutions and to pilot within the test landscape
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function well in a team
• Good knowledge of other SAP modules to understand the integration points with SAP HCM model
• PC Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) including good documentation and analytical skills.
• Tertiary Qualification – At minimum, a recognised Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 5 years post qualification working experience. 

Closing date : 10 January 2025