SAP Architect

Are you an experienced SAP Technical Architect who enjoys working closely with clients and guiding them through complex technical challenges? This role offers the opportunity to act as a strategic partner to organizations looking to modernize and transform their SAP environments.

In this position, you will play a central role within the SAP practice, helping organizations translate business ambitions into practical technical solutions. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable architectures and ensure successful implementation of modern SAP technologies.

With 6-10 years of experience, you bring strong technical knowledge combined with a consultative mindset. You enjoy mentoring colleagues, advising clients, and staying ahead of the latest developments in SAP and cloud technologies. Your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and build trust with stakeholders will be key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate business needs into scalable technical architectures and SAP roadmaps

• Support organizations in optimizing their business processes through the effective use of technology

• Design technical strategies that balance short-term improvement with long-term transformation

• Evaluate and implement modern technologies to solve complex technical challenges

• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on SAP architecture and digital transformation

This organisation is a large, internationally established technology environment operating across multiple regions, supporting complex digital ecosystems for enterprise-level clients.

They focus on helping organisations modernise and optimise their technology landscapes, with strong capabilities across cloud platforms, data-driven environments, cybersecurity, and large-scale system integration.

Their work sits at the intersection of business and technology, supporting clients in navigating complex transformation journeys while ensuring stability, scalability and long-term sustainability.

With a strong emphasis on structured delivery, collaboration and continuous improvement, they provide an environment where experienced professionals can contribute meaningfully, influence direction, and work on projects that operate at scale.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field such as engineering, computer science, or information management

• 6-10+ years of experience working with SAP, particularly in designing and implementing SAP technical landscapes

• Experience supporting SAP transformation programs, including S/4HANA and SAP Business Technology Platform

• Experience with migrations to private and public cloud environments, including initiatives such as RISE with SAP

• Knowledge of API management and integration approaches used within digital transformation programs

• Experience with development and integration technologies such as BTP integration and extension services, PI/PO, ABAP, Fiori, and low-code or no-code solutions

• Familiarity with major cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform

• Ability to simplify complex environments through standardization, automation, and well-designed architecture

• Strong client-facing communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships

• Experience providing technical guidance to ensure implementations follow best practices and support business objectives

• Participation in architecture governance, design reviews, and collaboration with internal and client stakeholders

• Fluency in Afrikaans and English

A challenging full-time position in an informal working environment that is constantly evolving. Society is changing rapidly and we continuously respond to these changes. Standing still is not an option and quality and innovation are high on our agenda. Especially if we want to make an essential contribution to social interests.

In addition, you can count on:

• A Relocation package

• Step-by-step assistance with your relocation processes and covered virtual sessions with our relocation experts

• Visa application and 30% tax ruling application done by Ir Olav’s Globetrotters on your behalf

• A great South African community is waiting for you in the Netherlands

• Market-related salary. 8,33% holiday allowance

• Dutch Government-authorized pension plan activated once you arrive in the Netherlands

• One-on-one Dutch lessons up until company requirement where your partner can join lessons for free

• Company laptop

• Commitment for an indefinite contract with our client 

• Mentoring and coaching until you go over the payroll of our client

• Great on and offline events to meet your fellow Globetrotters and learn about the Netherlands, hosted by Ir Olav's Globetrotters

• Pleasant working atmosphere, where you can be and stay yourself

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