ABAP Developer
Pontoonglobal
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Pontoonglobal is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R1,233,333 – R2,004,167 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Title: Developer
Location: Remote
JD:
* Graduate degree in Engineering or Equivalent Degree.
Graduate degree in Engineering or Equivalent Degree.
* At least 3 years of development/development support experience in ERP domain.
At least 3 years of development/development support experience in ERP domain.
* Proficiency in software design principles and object-oriented design.
Proficiency in software design principles and object-oriented design.
* Good knowledge of theABAP, OOABAP, RAP, ABAP Unit, Data Dictionary, Function Module, OData & CDS, Performance Tuning.
Good knowledge of theABAP, OOABAP, RAP, ABAP Unit, Data Dictionary, Function Module, OData & CDS, Performance Tuning.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
* Working functional and processknowledge of SD, PP-PI (Preferable).
Working functional and processknowledge of SD, PP-PI (Preferable).
* Goal oriented with good communication skills, and fluency in spoken and written English
Goal oriented with good communication skills, and fluency in spoken and written English
* Exposure to agile development methodologies like SCRUM would be an added advantage.
Exposure to agile development methodologies like SCRUM would be an added advantage.
* Team player and ability to work successfully in culturally diverse environments.
Team player and ability to work successfully in culturally diverse environments.
* High accountability and ownership, with utmost regard for quality
High accountability and ownership, with utmost regard for quality
* Previous experience in SAP would be preferable.
Previous experience in SAP would be preferable.
Originally posted onHimalayas
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R1,233,333/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($800,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About Pontoonglobal
Pontoonglobal is a company in the SAP Basis Administrator industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 11 open positions on Hirezar. View all Pontoonglobal jobs →