Functional Specialist: Finance

PURPOSE:

To design, implement and deploy software for applications in the ERP (Financial or HRM or SCM) suite. Analyze business requirements for projects, recommend enhancement for optimal performance and provide application support. Functional Specialists will provide functional support to the abovementioned divisions and report into the ICT structure. After implementation, ideally only system support should be provided by the ICT department, and each division should have their own functional expertise to support their systems. This role will primarily support the Finance stream and its integration with the SCM and HCM modules within the ERP environment.

1. Functional system support

Provide functional support to end- users, at 2nd and 3rd line level.

Supporting and optimizing the System Functional platform area.

Provide specific support for month-end and year-end activities.

Provide on the job training to end user.

2. Functional specific design and implementation

Plan, lead and actively participate in the design, configuration, and testing of the solution.

Write business requirement documents and other functional and technical documentations.

Identify functional gaps and provide corrective actions to meet the client’s specifications.

• Implementation of solutions to streamline business processes and workflows.

• Work closely with business to unpack business requirements.

3. System optimization

Work with Functional business process owners and relevant

Functional stakeholders to translate business requirements to technology solutions.

Prioritize and implement enhancements.

Plan and perform various tests (integration and system testing).

Work with business analysts and developers in converting the business solution into technical designs.

Identify functional gaps and provide corrective actions.

4. Projects

Actively participate in all IT projects forming part of the transformation agenda.

Lead the Finance stream during project implementation.

Ensure that project deliverables meet customer expectations.

Support project team in developing reports, tables, fields, data interfaces and application extensions.

5. Documentation

Create and manage appropriate documentation relating to creation of user manuals, FAQs, system changes, test scenarios, test conditions, test scripts, etc.

Ensure functional/technical specifications are aligned to the EA.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B Degree/B Tech in Computer Sciences, IT or relevant

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in ERP implementation, Preferable SAGE 300C Finance.
• Functional SAGE Certification – Finance, Required.
• Experience in integrated ERP environments with exposure to SCM and/or HCM processes will be advantageous.

TCTA’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, the organisation actively encourages and welcomes people with various disabilities to apply. If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

All appointments shall be subject to Competency Assessments. A detailed job profile is available on request.

closing date

27 August 2026 Internal

10 September 2026 External