SAP Experts

[LandyMan]

This is a bit misleading... I know of Junior Contractors being paid R350/hour on some projects. It depends heavily on specialization area. And it depends heavily on your business background. SAP project managers easily earn R600+/hour. But yes, if you do the most common modules only you probably should not expect to get THAT much money.

Working for a company can put you in a higher bracket in the long term, because you might earn overrider on consultants working below you. But you earn less in the short term.

Not misleading ... those values are averaged out. On certain projects yes, you will get higher, and on others you will get lower. So over a period of time, and market fluctuations (3 year cycles) your averages will be pretty much in line with my figures

 

[Johand]

Yes. Fluctuations, is a big problem - the hourly rate is very misleading in the long term. R350/hour sounds like a lot of money if you do the 350*8*18.5 sum, but this is not the case.

With independent contracts the rule is "as dit pap reën moet jy skep" and some of them literally work 6,7 days a week 12+ hours a day. Because you don't bill over Christmas. If there is no contract work, you don't earn. Independent contractors are also responsible for their own growth strategy.

I personally won't think about going independent. I would rather earn less in the beginning, let the company be responsible for my growth, provide me with training etc. and have much better long term earning potential. If you want to be independent then I would also suggest working for a few years at a consulting firm first anyway.

 

[bodhi]

Someone with a B Eng (Industrial) - good candidate for SAP consultant ?

Obviously one needs to go through all the training - focusing on Business Driven IT.

 

[LandyMan]

Someone with a B Eng (Industrial) - good candidate for SAP consultant ?

Obviously one needs to go through all the training - focusing on Business Driven IT.

We have had SAP consultants from all different degrees, ranging from BSc, BEng, BCom, BA Theology, you name it. We have one rule though, you MUST have a degree

 

[Johand]

Someone with a B Eng (Industrial) - good candidate for SAP consultant ?

Obviously one needs to go through all the training - focusing on Business Driven IT.

Any engineering degree is good We have two mechanical engineers at our company.

 

[sar]

I know many junior SAP contractors earning over R350/hour.

 

[leche]

Looking for career in SAP

Hey Johand

iam desperately looking for an opportunity to pursue my career in SAP, I have a Bsc(IT)management where I have acquired a balance of both business and computer science and I have 2 years working as an IT support consultant.

you welcomed to send your assistance/reply to makhethaL.rd@ufs.ac.za

 

[LandyMan]

I know many junior SAP contractors earning over R350/hour.

It is not difficult to earn that on a per project basis ... quite easy actually ... but the sustainability of said income across projects is not that easy. And don't confuse permanent employment with contracting ... rates differ substantially

 

[LilJohn]

Where I work...there are guys earning +R900 per hour..in ABAP

 

[Psyntific]

Okay, firstly I want to do SAP Web Application Development-ABAP or SAP Web Application Development-JAVA. But the Big Q is, is it possible to do it without JAVA know-how. Second option is SAP FI/CO. 3rd with work experience in Procurement SAP MM/Procurement this will compliment me. So what companies/consulting firms offering SAP willing to take some1 without experience for a training/learnership coz i have Bcom Accountancy with work experience.

 

[zesto]

Java knowledge is a definite plus for any SAP consultant as is ABAP. From an SAP development perspective understanding both ABAP and Java is an excellent combination.
Depending on your interests of course, i would rather go for a core competency in SAP XI/PI and SAP MDM. One of the main reasons being that their market demand at the moment is very good and probably will remain so for some time. Not sure what the general SAP market is like in SA at the moment though.

 

[Joziline]

SAp jobs

Hey guys can anyone help me with getting into SAP. I have done the SAP security and authorizations course but am not yet certified. i know there is a lot of people working in SAP without being certified. Plse assist i am struggling to get a job. I am even prepared to start at internship level/trainee.
Should you have something for me plse call me on 073 226 3099 or email me at tsajwak@gmail.com

 

[ivangijzen]

Would love an Opportunity

I would suggest just getting work at a company - I work for a company that specialize in SAP for the insurance industry (commissions, claims and collections and disbursements).

The people working here has studied B.Com, Engineering, economics etc. so there are no specific qualification required - a bit of technical savvy and common sense is a big plus though. Almost none of us have formal SAP training.

We are trying to hire people like crazy but we have trouble finding suitable candidates. We are not even looking for people with SAP experience - just some work experience, technical savvy, and eager to learn. They are surprising few and far between. If you PM me with a blurb/CV I can put you in touch with the HR people.

Hi All , I wanted to become a SAP Consultant,
I then saw what you are talking about when I did some research.
I would love to still do this.
So I decided to get into the SAP market in a way,
and did my SAP B1 Training ect.
And now have just over a year experience in it.

I Love doing it, and would like to know how I am to forward
and start working on the bigger SAP circle.

I anyone knows a company I can do a apprenticeship and move on it will be great, thank you..

 

[Obelix]

Same here... I have an honours degree in Computer Science if that helps

nope - its almost useless. SAP is a bussiness tool, not an IT tool