BW Functional Analyst - Principal

SUMMARY:
BW Functional Analyst - Principal

POSITION INFO:

BW Functional Analyst - Principal

Department: IS&T – ESC Branch
Location: Cape Town (Preferred)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled BW Functional Analyst - Principal to join our IS&T – ESC Branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing SAP BW/4HANA systems, including data warehousing, reporting, and analytics solutions. This role involves analyzing business requirements, configuring SAP BW/4HANA solutions, and ensuring effective data management and reporting capabilities to support decision-making processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• SAP BW/4HANA Configuration:
  Configure and customize SAP BW/4HANA systems to align with business requirements and ensure efficient data management.
• Development and Solution Implementation:
  Utilize SAP BW/4HANA development skills to design, build, and implement data models, ETL processes, and reports.
• Business Analysis:
  Analyze business requirements and translate them into effective SAP BW/4HANA solutions. Propose enhancements to optimize data warehousing and reporting capabilities.
• Project Execution:
  Lead or support SAP BW/4HANA implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project scope and budget.
• Data Warehousing and Integration:
  Manage data warehousing with SAP BW/4HANA, including data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL). Ensure seamless integration with other SAP modules and systems.
• Business Intelligence and Reporting:
  Develop and maintain reports using SAP Business Objects and SAP Analytics Cloud. Provide actionable insights to business stakeholders.
• Documentation and Training:
  Prepare detailed documentation for system configurations, data models, and user guides. Provide training and support to end-users.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners to understand business needs and deliver optimal BI solutions.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications:

• SAP BW Certification (Proof of certification required with CV submission).

Experience:

• 8+ years of SAP BW/4HANA experience with multiple implementations.
• Experience with SAP Business Intelligence and relevant processes.
• Local government experience is beneficial.

Core Skills:

• Proficiency in SAP BW/4HANA System Configuration and Setup.
• Strong development skills in SAP BW/4HANA.
• Expertise in data warehousing with BW/4HANA.
• Knowledge of SAP Business Objects and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Other Requirements:

• Cape Town residency is strongly recommended.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.