SAP SAC Consultant

Technology

Cape Town Contract / 6 Months

SAP SAC Consultant (Planning & Analytics/Reporting)

Overview:

We’re seeking a talented SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Consultant with deep expertise in both SAC Planning and SAC Analytics & Reporting. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on transforming business needs into smart, scalable SAC solutions and enjoys working in dynamic, cross-functional teams.

You will play a key part in designing, developing, and deploying SAC models and dashboards that empower strategic decision-making. If you’re passionate about analytics, planning, and bringing data to life through visual storytelling-this could be your next great role.


🔧 Key Responsibilities:

SAC Planning:

  • Architect and deploy SAC Planning models for budgeting, forecasting, and enterprise financial planning.

  • Build sophisticated formulas, perform data transformations, and design input templates for streamlined data entry.

  • Integrate data seamlessly from SAP and non-SAP systems to power planning workflows.

  • Configure key planning elements including versioning, data locking, workflow management, and variance tracking.

  • Enable scenario modeling, predictive planning, and advanced analytics, including writing R-scripts for enhanced planning logic.

SAC Analytics & Reporting:

  • Create compelling SAC dashboards and stories for dynamic, real-time reporting across departments like finance, sales, and supply chain.

  • Develop clear, data-driven visualizations with customized KPIs, charts, and widgets to drive actionable insights.

  • Connect SAC to diverse data sources like SAP BW, S/4HANA, HANA, Excel, and more to ensure robust and responsive reporting.

  • Improve dashboard performance and usability through optimization and troubleshooting.

  • Leverage R-scripts to support advanced reporting logic where needed.


🧠 Skills & Expertise:

Technical Competencies:

  • Proven hands-on experience with SAC Planning and Analytics modules.

  • Expertise in scripting (Advanced Formulas), SAC data modeling, and planning capabilities.

  • Familiarity with SAC’s predictive features and Smart Predict tools.

  • Strong understanding of security structures in SAC (roles, teams, access control).

  • Integration experience with SAP BW, HANA, and third-party sources.

  • Bonus: Experience in BW/4HANA modeling is a strong advantage.

Functional Knowledge:

  • In-depth understanding of business planning, forecasting, and budgeting workflows.

  • Ability to convert complex business requirements into practical and efficient SAC solutions.

  • Skilled in crafting intuitive and user-centric dashboard designs.


🎓 Qualifications & Background:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in the SAP Analytics domain, with at least 2 years working directly with SAP Analytics Cloud.

  • A history of successful SAC Planning and Analytics implementations across varied industries.

  • Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and other SAP platforms is highly desirable.

  • SAP Analytics Cloud certification is an added advantage.

  • Proficiency in R-scripting is required.


💼 Valuable Soft Skills :

  • Excellent communicator, comfortable collaborating with stakeholders at every level.

  • Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving mindset.

  • Self-driven and curious-always eager to learn new SAC features and industry trends.

  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.


If you’re ready to step into a role where data meets strategy and your SAC expertise creates real business impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2505-353815
Salary:
Salary per: annum
Job Duration: 6 Months
Job Start Date: 01/07/2025
Job Industries: Technology
Job Locations: Cape Town
Job Types: Contract

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