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SAP SAC Architect at Salt South Africa
Salt South Africa
October 13, 2026
Full-time
On-site
About the Role
A global digital consulting firm is looking for an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud Planning Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide planning and performance management solutions across their client base. This is a senior, client-facing architecture role that combines deep technical leadership with executive-level advisory capability.
You'll take end-to-end ownership of SAC Planning architecture across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, workforce, CAPEX, sales, and operational planning, working directly with CFOs, Finance Directors, and senior stakeholders as a trusted advisor.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, candidates who have not received feedback within two weeks of applying should consider their application unsuccessful.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Design
Define end-to-end SAC Planning solution architecture across complex, enterprise-scale environments
Design multi-model planning architectures covering FP&A, budgeting, rolling forecasting, workforce planning, CAPEX, sales, and operational planning
Establish planning design standards, governance frameworks, and performance optimisation guidelines
Develop planning roadmaps aligned to client business strategy
Client Advisory
Act as trusted advisor to CFOs, Finance Directors, and Executive stakeholders
Facilitate planning strategy workshops and lead requirements gathering and solution design sessions
Challenge existing planning processes and present architecture decisions at senior level
Support pre-sales and business development activities
Delivery Leadership
Lead SAC Planning implementations from design through to deployment and hypercare
Oversee consultants and development teams, reviewing model designs and calculations
Manage architecture risks and ensure adherence to SAP best practices throughout delivery
Support UAT, deployment, and post-go-live activities
Integration Architecture
Design integration strategies across SAP S/4HANA, Datasphere, BW/4HANA, BW, ECC, HANA, and non-SAP platforms
Design data acquisition, import processes, live connectivity, data actions, and process automation
Technical Leadership
Define modelling standards and conduct architecture reviews
Lead troubleshooting and solution optimisation
Mentor and develop consultants and team members
Requirements
7+ years of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) experience
4+ years of SAP Analytics Cloud Planning implementation experience
Multiple end-to-end SAC Planning project deliveries as lead architect
Deep understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes
Proven experience designing integrations across the SAP ecosystem and non-SAP platforms
Comfortable engaging and advising at C-suite level
Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability
Role Details
Employment type: Permanent
Location: Johannesburg (Waterfall City)
A global digital consulting firm is looking for an experienced SAP Analytics Cloud Planning Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide planning and performance management solutions across their client base. This is a senior, client-facing architecture role that combines deep technical leadership with executive-level advisory capability.
You'll take end-to-end ownership of SAC Planning architecture across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, workforce, CAPEX, sales, and operational planning, working directly with CFOs, Finance Directors, and senior stakeholders as a trusted advisor.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, candidates who have not received feedback within two weeks of applying should consider their application unsuccessful.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Design
Define end-to-end SAC Planning solution architecture across complex, enterprise-scale environments
Design multi-model planning architectures covering FP&A, budgeting, rolling forecasting, workforce planning, CAPEX, sales, and operational planning
Establish planning design standards, governance frameworks, and performance optimisation guidelines
Develop planning roadmaps aligned to client business strategy
Client Advisory
Act as trusted advisor to CFOs, Finance Directors, and Executive stakeholders
Facilitate planning strategy workshops and lead requirements gathering and solution design sessions
Challenge existing planning processes and present architecture decisions at senior level
Support pre-sales and business development activities
Delivery Leadership
Lead SAC Planning implementations from design through to deployment and hypercare
Oversee consultants and development teams, reviewing model designs and calculations
Manage architecture risks and ensure adherence to SAP best practices throughout delivery
Support UAT, deployment, and post-go-live activities
Integration Architecture
Design integration strategies across SAP S/4HANA, Datasphere, BW/4HANA, BW, ECC, HANA, and non-SAP platforms
Design data acquisition, import processes, live connectivity, data actions, and process automation
Technical Leadership
Define modelling standards and conduct architecture reviews
Lead troubleshooting and solution optimisation
Mentor and develop consultants and team members
Requirements
7+ years of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) experience
4+ years of SAP Analytics Cloud Planning implementation experience
Multiple end-to-end SAC Planning project deliveries as lead architect
Deep understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes
Proven experience designing integrations across the SAP ecosystem and non-SAP platforms
Comfortable engaging and advising at C-suite level
Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability
Role Details
Employment type: Permanent
Location: Johannesburg (Waterfall City)