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 R1,079,167 – R2,158,333 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-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

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Basis Expert to execute complex SAP system upgrades and

conversions, The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in SAP Basis, a strong understanding of

SAP architecture, and hands-on experience with SAP system conversions, upgrades, copies and

migrations.

Key Responsibilities:

 7+ years of Basis Experience

 Plan and execute SAP system upgrades (NetWeaver, EHP, SPS, Kernel) across development,

quality, and production environments.

 Lead SAP S/4HANA system conversions from ECC, including pre-checks, simplification item

analysis, and custom code remediation.

 Utilize tools such as SUM (Software Update Manager), Maintenance Planner, DMO (Database

Migration Option), and SPAM/SAINT.

 Experience in Update, System copies and Client copies

 Perform OS/DB migrations, Unicode conversions, and HANA database upgrades.

 Conduct mock conversions, dry runs, and cutover planning for production migrations.

 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compatibility and readiness for upgrades and

conversions.

 Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during and post-upgrade/conversion.

 Maintain comprehensive documentation of upgrade/conversion procedures and lessons learned.

 Stay current with SAP’s roadmap, release strategy, and best practices for upgrades and

conversions.

 ECS experience is added advantage

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 R1,079,167/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($700,000/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.

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 →