The solution is focused on Absa鈥檚 group reporting and financial consolidation landscape. The renewed five-year agreement enhances Absa鈥檚 ambition to modernise financial systems and applications and embeds group-wide standards that enhance agility, flexibility and robust financial control.

鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to continue supporting Absa鈥檚 finance modernisation with trusted 麻豆原创 application management services,鈥� said , Managing Director of Application Services at NTT DATA in Middle East and Africa. 鈥淥ur focus is on reliable operations, continuous improvement and measurable business outcomes that will help Absa strengthen controls and unlock real-time insights from a resilient S/4HANA foundation.鈥�

Under the leadership of , Absa Managing Executive responsible for Financial Control Functions and Finance CIO, Absa has progressively consolidated ledgers, streamlined close processes and moved finance operations to a modern 麻豆原创 S/4HANA foundation, integrated with best-of-breed spend management.

鈥淥ur efforts to build a single source of financial truth for Absa across Africa are ongoing,鈥� said John. 鈥淩enewing and extending our partnership with NTT DATA ensures we have the specialist 麻豆原创 capability and dependable operations to match the scale of our ambition, supporting stronger controls, faster close cycles and the data quality our business stakeholders expect. This is a South Africa-led transformation with Africa-wide impact and our unified platform positions Absa to grow with resilience and transparency.鈥�

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The 麻豆原创 Young Professionals Program is a free initiative delivered by the Digital Skills Center of 麻豆原创. The program, which lasts for 2 months, is designed to give recent graduates the certifications and soft skills required to begin a career as an 麻豆原创 Associate Consultant. At the end of the training, 麻豆原创 will work very closely with the program graduates to introduce them to a host of opportunities with 麻豆原创 customers and partners to work as an 麻豆原创 Consultant.

麻豆原创 Consultants

The role of an 麻豆原创 Consultant can be divided into two functions: Functional and Technical.

The consultant will contribute to blueprinting, design, implementation, operation, optimization, and upgrade phase of a S/4 HANA project, and provide business process as well as functional expertise, and project guidance to our clients to ensure their investment in 麻豆原创 software and consulting services will make their business the best run business.

The Consultant is also responsible for maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction in each of their accounts in addition to growing and developing referenceable customers through their investigation, analysis, consulting, coaching, knowledge transfer, and relationship-building efforts.

Certificate Information

麻豆原创鈥檚 End-to-End (E2E) Business Processes听represent the complete journey of a business function, ensuring seamless interaction between different departments without fragmentation. These processes integrate sales, supply chain, finance, procurement, and HR into one continuous and intelligent workflow鈥攅liminating data silos, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks.

How You Benefit

• Start your journey to become an 麻豆原创 Consultant;
• Gain globally-recognised associate-level 麻豆原创 Certifications;
• Learn directly from 麻豆原创 experts;
• Experience classroom and workshop-based training in 麻豆原创 Technologies;
• Develop the soft skills needed to prepare you for successful job applications;
• Benefit from introductions to job opportunities within the 麻豆原创 Ecosystem to help secure a position after the training. Please note this program does not guarantee you a job at the end of it.

What We Require From a Candidate

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in Botswana.
• Candidates must be currently unemployed or employed in a part time/non-permanent role not related to career aspirations;
• Candidates must be educated to at least Bachelor level in a field related听to听Business Administration / Management Information Systems / Engineering /听Data Science / AI
• Candidates will preferably have graduated within the last 3 years with a GPA in the top quartile 鈥� proof of this may be requested.
• Candidates must have a keen interest in starting an 麻豆原创-related career involving travel;
• Candidates should be fluent in English, both written and spoken;
• The program will commence by 12 February 2026听and full-time availability from 9am 鈥� 6pm from听Monday – Friday听throughout the training period is essential. The Program will last for 2 months.
• This training will take place online in a virtual live classroom format. Please ensure you have strong enough internet at home to be able to participate in this program.

Please share an English version of your resume while applying for this program.

Bring out your best

麻豆原创 innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, 麻豆原创 has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At 麻豆原创, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

麻豆原创鈥檚 culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone 鈥� regardless of background 鈥� feels included and can run at their best. At 麻豆原创, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

麻豆原创 is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with 麻豆原创 and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For 麻豆原创 employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the听, according to the eligibility rules set in the 麻豆原创 Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity,听 gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our听.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Requisition ID: 444820 听| Work Area: Education and Training 听| Expected Travel: 0 – 10% 听| Career Status: Graduate 听| Employment Type: Limited Full Time 听听| Additional Locations: 听#LI-Hybrid

Job Segment:听ERP, 麻豆原创, Compliance, Cloud, Supply Chain, Technology, Legal, Operations

For more information on how to apply, .

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As part of its broader digital transformation strategy, Al-Futtaim Automotive, a division of Al-Futtaim, partnered with SNP and IBM to modernize and future-proof its 麻豆原创 environment. The project involved converting a 16-terabyte 麻豆原创 ECC system to 麻豆原创 S/4HANA, an initiative of significant scale and complexity. Despite this, the transformation was completed ahead of schedule in August 2025, with only 30.5 hours of technical downtime.

“This project showcases what can be achieved when deep expertise and partnership come together”, says , CEO of SNP SE. “I am humbled to meet our partners at Al-Futtaim Group here in Dubai to celebrate this milestone together. Their trust in SNP underscores our commitment to the region, supporting their growth journey as they embrace digital transformation.”

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麻豆原创 has joined the 2025 HR Indaba as a Platinum partner

Renowned for its innovative enterprise solutions, 麻豆原创 is set to showcase their software solutions that empower organisations to unlock their people potential.

麻豆原创 empowers organisations to navigate challenges in a digital world, fostering continuous innovation and customer-focused solutions and relationships. As a global leader in business transformation through technology, 麻豆原创 provides the tools HR leaders need to create agile, people-centric organisations.

Don鈥檛 miss the opportunity to engage with 麻豆原创 and other leading partners at the Indaba, where over 3,000 HR professionals and industry leaders will gather for a day of learning, networking and fresh ideas and conversations. With 10 power-packed sessions led by top speakers and a vibrant expo floor, this is where conversations become strategies and strategies become action.

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Have you finished your studies and eager to kick off an exciting adventure in the tech scene? 鈥�
Does your fire get fueled by innovation, collaboration and do you want to bring out your best?

has a few early career opportunities available via the Young Professionals Program or in Kenya via the 麻豆原创 Academy for Customer Success.

Don’t wait. Apply, roll up your sleeves and let’s get to work.

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Van Zyl currently serves as听digital and technology director at Heineken Beverages,听and has been an active听AFSUG Board Member since December 2019. She brings over two decades of experience driving technology strategy and digital transformation in the FMCG sector.

Duke Mathebula, AFSUG chairman, shares:听鈥�Corlia has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, commitment to innovation and a deep understanding of what 麻豆原创 users need in order to thrive in a changing digital landscape. Her appointment as vice chair strengthens AFSUG鈥檚 ability to deliver even greater value to our community.鈥�

Throughout her tenure on the AFSUG board, Van Zyl has been instrumental in shaping customer engagement strategies, strengthening special interest group participation and advocating for real-world 麻豆原创 value in business transformation journeys.

鈥�It鈥檚 an honour to step into the vice chair role,鈥澨�says听Van Zyl.听鈥�AFSUG plays an essential role in helping 麻豆原创 users navigate complexity and unlock business value. I look forward to continuing this journey, working alongside our members, 麻豆原创 and partners to build a more connected and empowered user community.鈥�

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These individuals bring a combined wealth of leadership, strategic insight and deep industry knowledge to further AFSUG鈥檚 mission of fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange and 麻豆原创听听across the African continent.

The newly appointed AFSUG board members are:

• , Chief Operating Officer, Discovery Ltd – Sing brings four decades of expertise in operational leadership and business transformation, with a deep commitment to strategic innovation and developing future 麻豆原创 talent across Africa.
• , Senior Manager ERP, South African National Blood Service (SANBS)听听– Thupana offers a distinctive blend of 麻豆原创 technical depth and public sector insight, with a passion for building collaborative communities that elevate user experience and solution adoption.
• , Group Vice President: Technology and Digital, AECI Limited – Dlamini contributes a visionary approach to digital transformation, platform modernisation and mentoring future leaders, driven by her strategic mindset and experience leading large-scale enterprise initiatives.
• , Senior Associate Partner 鈥� 麻豆原创 Practice Co-Lead Africa, EY – Somaru brings strategic influence, 麻豆原创 expertise and an unmatched commitment to inclusion, knowledge sharing and mentorship for women and youth in the 麻豆原创 ecosystem.

Says听 , AFSUG CEO: 鈥淲e are honoured to welcome these exceptional individuals to the AFSUG Board. Their leadership, industry depth, and dedication to community-听will play a critical role in shaping the future of 麻豆原创 users across听.鈥�

鈥淲e are entering a bold new chapter at AFSUG,鈥� adds AFSUG Chairman, . 鈥淚 am thrilled to welcome Kammy, Nthabiseng, Sne and Tejal to the Board. Their diverse experiences and shared passion for driving transformation will help us expand our impact, amplify our members鈥� voices, and accelerate听听across the 麻豆原创 ecosystem in听.鈥�

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麻豆原创, a global software company, awarded bursaries worth R2.5 million to 36 deserving students. The bursaries will assist students by covering their tuition fees and accommodation.

The event was attended by 麻豆原创 representatives (Transformation Manager), Ms (Transformation Associate), and Mr (Transformation Associate). DUT staff members Mrs and Mr , both Faculty Technicians, were also present to support the students.

In addition to the bursary awards, 麻豆原创 representatives delivered a presentation on the wide range of career opportunities within the organisation. This session gave students valuable insights into the industry and encouraged them to consider their future career paths within the company and the broader tech sector.

One of the highlights of the event was the announcement that one of the bursary beneficiaries, who had been supported by 麻豆原创 throughout her studies. She has started her internship with the company on 1 August 2025. Her journey is a powerful example of how industry support can open real doors for students and lead to employment opportunities.

As a gesture of support and appreciation, each bursary recipient also received a gift pack from 麻豆原创.

Pictured: DUT bursary beneficiary students with 麻豆原创 representatives.

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The five day programme, running from 16鈥�20 June 2025, Focused on sharing technical knowledge, operational models, and customer engagement strategies around the implementation of smart prepaid metering solutions.

NamWater鈥檚 delegation, led by its CEO , is accompanied by executive committee members and technical experts.

Key activities undertaken during the benchmarking exercise included an overview of WUC鈥檚 Smart Prepaid Solution Project and its implementation journey, presentations on systems, applications and products (麻豆原创) integration, covering industry-specific utilities (ISU) among others.

The exercise also included a visit to WUC鈥檚 Smart Prepaid Water Meter Operations Centre, where real-time meter data, billing, and customer operations are centrally managed, and field visit to active installation sites, offering hands-on insight into the technology and processes at ground level.

The benchmarking mission underscores NamWater鈥檚 commitment to modernising water supply and revenue systems. The knowledge gained from WUC鈥檚 proven approaches will play a critical role in shaping Namibia鈥檚 Smart Water Metering Rollout Project, the bulk utility supplier said of the visit.

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In a first for the event, which is set to be AFSUG鈥檚 largest ever, the masterclasses will offer delegates high-value, expert-led sessions on both days of the conference, focusing on 麻豆原创鈥檚 most relevant technologies and use cases. The interactive sessions are designed to deliver practical, actionable insights and elevate the value of 麻豆原创 investments for attending organisations.

鈥淪aphila is much more than just a conference 鈥� it鈥檚 a platform for transformation, and this is evident in our theme for 2025, namely 鈥楾ranscend Beyond Boundaries鈥�,鈥� says听Amanda Gibbs, CEO of AFSUG.听鈥淥ur goal is to empower the 麻豆原创 community through shared knowledge, meaningful conversations and practical skills development.

鈥淭he new technical masterclasses reflect AFSUG鈥檚 commitment to equipping business and IT professionals with the tools and understanding they need to navigate 麻豆原创鈥檚 rapidly evolving technology landscape.鈥�

The technical masterclass line-up is as follows:

Day one:听听GlueData Masterclass

• 鈥楤ridging the Gap: Selective Data Transformation + Custom Code in Your S/4HANA Journey to a Clean Core鈥�, to be presented by Arndt Hoffmann (smartShift); Burkhard Hergenhan (Natuvion); Samantha Matraiotti (GlueData Services); and Peter Blignaut (麻豆原创).

Day two: EY Masterclasses

• 鈥楢chieving Improved Business Results Through Advanced Analytics and AI Solutions with 麻豆原创 鈥� A Retailer鈥檚 Guide鈥�, with speakers Martin Zloch (EY Africa); and Niragi Vasavada (EY India).
• 鈥楨nhancing a Human-Centric Workforce with AI鈥�, by RV Dinakar (EY India); and Winston Sibanyoni (EY Africa).

AFSUG is also introducing another first at this year鈥檚 Saphila: a collaboration forum under the theme: 鈥楨mpowerment through Networks and Mentorship鈥�.

鈥淗ere we鈥檒l see 麻豆原创 leaders Nadine Hoffmann and听Sarah Brunet-Cliche in discussion with AFSUG board member Corlia van Zyl from Heineken, Gontse Madumo from PG Group and听Katie Mohamed, a strategist,听author and serial entrepreneur,鈥� Gibbs says.

Register to attend Saphila 2025 by clicking听

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