Sage Consultant - Port Elizabeth

Recruiter

Headhunters

Job Ref

PE003669/MT

Date posted

Friday, July 17, 2026

Location

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Our client in the ERP Software and Business Solutions industry is seeking to employ a Sage Consultant to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Exciting Opportunity

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your skills will make an immediate impact and your career can thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ERP Consultant to work with a diverse client base, delivering Sage software implementations, business process improvements, training, and ongoing support while building long-term client relationships.

POSITION INFO

Requirements Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management, Computer Science or a related qualification. Minimum 3-5 years' experience implementing or supporting Sage software solutions. Previous ERP consulting experience. Strong accounting and financial systems knowledge. Client-facing consulting experience. Experience with one or more of the following is advantageous: Sage 200 Evolution Sage Evolution Sage Intacct Sage X3 Sage Pastel Partner Sage Business Cloud Sage VIP Payroll Sage Payroll Professional Sage CRM Strong understanding of ERP implementation methodologies. Knowledge of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Management, Procurement, Sales Order Processing and Fixed Assets. Manufacturing and Payroll knowledge advantageous. SQL basics and Microsoft SQL Server knowledge. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Power BI and Crystal Reports experience advantageous. Experience with data migration and system integrations. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong financial and business process analysis ability. Project management experience. Excellent communication, presentation and training skills. Strong planning, organisational and time management abilities. Ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously. Willingness to travel to client sites when required. Responsibilities Lead Sage ERP software implementations from initiation through to completion. Analyse client business processes and recommend best-practice solutions. Gather and document business requirements. Configure Sage software to meet client operational needs. Develop implementation plans and project timelines. Conduct data migration, testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Manage system go-live activities and post-implementation support. Provide technical and functional support to clients. Troubleshoot software and ERP-related issues. Assist with upgrades, patches and new software releases. Resolve accounting and ERP-related queries. Review client processes and recommend automation opportunities. Improve financial reporting and operational efficiencies. Deliver onsite and virtual user training. Develop training documentation and user guides. Coach finance teams and end users. Design and customise management reports and dashboards. Assist clients with budgeting and forecasting functionality. Build customised financial reports. Maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement. Identify additional consulting opportunities. Maintain implementation documentation and project records. Track project milestones, budgets and timelines. Prepare implementation reports and project summaries. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.