SAP Professional Services for SAA Transformation.
Rubina Data
In plain English
South African Airways is procuring SAP professional services resources for SAP ECC6 optimisation and S/4HANA migration readiness. Bidders must provide certified SAP resources and comply with administrative and substantive requirements.
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South African Airways (SAA), along with Air Chefs and SAAT, is seeking highly skilled SAP professional services to support the transformation of its current SAP ECC6 landscape. The project aims to stabilize and optimize existing systems while preparing for a transition to an intelligent SAP S/4HANA architecture. The work will be performed for SAA and its subsidiaries. Key deliverables include the provision of three specialized roles: a Senior SAP Logistic Consultant, an SAP Finance & Controlling (FICO) Consultant, and an SAP Workflow/ABAP/PI Consultant. These experts will focus on logistics, financial integration, custom development, and middleware architecture. The engagement duration is twelve months, with requirements for full-time, project-based, or ad-hoc operational support. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in complex airline environments. The tender is issued by the SAA Global Supply Management unit, with a closing date of 10 July 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS pin
- Certified IT degree or diploma for all personnel
- Valid SAP certification for all three required roles
- Three reference letters for similar SAP projects
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Certified company registration and shareholder documentation
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rubina Data
Email: RubinaData@flysaa.com
Phone: 011-978-2155
How to apply: Quotations must be emailed to Tenders@flysaa.com by 10 July 2026 at 16:00. Attachments must not exceed 2MB; if larger, use multiple emails or a secure download link.
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