SAP Test Manager

SAP Test Manager

Location: South Africa (Client has offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban)
Duration: Permanent
Industry: SAP Services / Enterprise Data Management

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a leading SAP consultancy that supports high-profile clients across data-driven SAP implementations and product deployments. They’re currently looking for an experienced SAP Test Manager to take ownership of test strategy and execution across their SDM (Simple Data Management) product, while also supporting enterprise client testing efforts during deployments.

If you’re a QA leader with a strong grasp of SAP and SDM testing frameworks, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where quality is critical, this role could be for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the test strategy and planning for product development and client deployments.

• Manage and mentor a small team of Test Analysts and Deployment Consultants.

• Define and enforce best practices around functional, regression, and UAT testing.

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of test scripts, documentation, and defect reports.

• Collaborate with Product, Delivery, and Engineering teams to ensure test coverage and quality benchmarks are met.

• Engage with clients during deployment phases, supporting testing, defect triage, and issue resolution.

• Drive continuous improvement of QA processes, tooling, and reporting.

Your Background

• 5+ years in software testing, with 2+ years in a test lead or test manager role.

• Strong understanding of SAP products and data flows-experience with SDM, ECC or S/4HANA is ideal.

• Experience working in structured, Agile/Scrum environments.

• Proficiency with Jira, Zephyr Scale (or similar tools).

• Strong data validation, defect management, and stakeholder reporting skills.

• Confident working in client-facing roles, especially during critical go-live or deployment phases.

Desirable (Not Required)

• Exposure to Master Data Management (MDM), SAP Data Migration, or data cleansing projects.

• ISTQB Certification or equivalent testing qualification.

Why This Role?

• Join a high-impact project working on SAP data solutions across global environments.

• Work alongside talented specialists in SAP, data, and quality engineering.

• Influence the QA strategy and delivery quality of a respected, product-oriented SAP environment.

Interested?
Send your CV or reach out to discuss how this role aligns with your experience. We’re happy to share more context in a confidential discussion.

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