Company: SAP South Africa (Digital Skills Center)
Industry: Enterprise Software, ERP, IT Consulting & Digital Transformation
Location: Online / Virtual Live Classroom (Headquarters in Woodmead, Sandton)
Position Type: 2-Month Intensive Graduate Training & Certification Programme
Job Requisition ID: 457117
Start Date: End of August 2026
Program Duration: 2 Months (Full-Time: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00)
About SAP & The Young Professionals Program
SAP is the global market leader in enterprise application software, powering over 80% of global commerce across 20+ industries.
Delivered by the SAP Digital Skills Center, the SAP Young Professionals Program is a flagship, tuition-free enablement initiative designed to transform unemployed graduates into certified SAP Associate Consultants. Over an intensive 2-month period, participants undergo rigorous technical enablement on SAP S/4HANA, paired with professional soft skills training. Upon graduation, SAP actively connects participants with employment opportunities across its extensive network of corporate clients and partner ecosystem.
Program Outcomes & Consultant Career Paths
The program prepares graduates for two core SAP Consulting specializations:
- Functional SAP Consultant: Focuses on business process blueprinting, solution design, workflow mapping, and client optimization within SAP S/4HANA modules.
- Technical SAP Consultant: Focuses on system architecture, software integration, customization, performance optimization, and technical upgrades.
Key Program Benefits:
- Global Certifications: Attain globally recognized, associate-level SAP Certifications at zero cost.
- Direct Expert Enablement: Learn directly from accredited SAP solution architects and industry experts.
- Ecosystem Connections: Gain direct introductions and interview opportunities with leading SAP client organizations and consulting partners.
- Consulting Soft Skills: Master client relationship management, presentation skills, and corporate interview readiness.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for this graduate training initiative, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Qualification: Must hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in one of the following fields:
- Business Administration / Business Management
- Management Information Systems / Information Technology / Computer Science
- Engineering (Industrial, Systems, Electrical, Software, etc.)
- Data Science / Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Graduation Recency & Performance: Graduated preferably within the last 3 years (top quartile academic performance / high GPA is preferred).
- Employment Status: Must be currently unemployed or employed in a non-permanent/part-time role unrelated to your long-term career path.
- Availability: Must commit to 100% full-time availability (Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00) for the 2-month duration starting by the end of August 2026.
- Technical Readiness: Access to a reliable home office environment with a high-speed internet connection to support virtual live classroom instruction.
- Language & Mobility: Fluent in written and spoken English with a keen interest in an SAP consulting career involving domestic/international travel (0–10%).
Career Advice for SAP Applicants
- Highlight Academic Excellence: Since SAP screens for top-performing recent graduates, ensure your CV explicitly lists your graduation year, degree major, and academic highlights or GPA standing.
- Emphasize Business & IT Alignment: SAP S/4HANA sits at the intersection of business processes and technology. In your CV, highlight any exposure to process mapping, database logic, systems analysis, or enterprise software.
- Verify Connectivity Early: Virtual classroom attendance is strictly monitored. Ensure your remote setup (fiber/LTE connection and power backup) is fully prepared before the August start date.
Sample Interview Preparation Questions
Technical & Enterprise Software Questions
- Question (ERP Concepts): “What is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, and why do multi-national organizations use SAP S/4HANA to integrate their operations?”
- Question (Consulting Aptitude): “How do you approach learning a complex, highly specialized software suite under tight time constraints during an intensive training program?”
Behavioral & Professional Scenarios
- Question (Client Engagement): “As an SAP Associate Consultant, how would you manage a situation where a client’s business requirements conflict with standard SAP best practices?”
How to Apply
Submit your application directly through the official SAP Careers portal using an updated English CV:
- Job Requisition ID:
457117 - Program Start Date: End of August 2026