Chris van der Merwe

Chris van der Merwe is a Talent Acquisition Lead for SAP EMEA, overseeing recruitment in various regions including South, East & West Africa, SAP Francophone Africa, and SAP Portugal. With a background in Industrial Psychology and Industrial Sociology, he brings a wealth of expertise in SAP solutions, staffing, and recruitment. His specialties include SAP HANA, SAP Cloud, SAP S/4 HANA, and SAP R/3 modules such as SAP Finance, Logistics, and HR. Chris also has experience in SAP industry solutions, sales, pre-sales, project management, and program management. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Honours in Industrial Psychology & Industrial Sociology from North-West University.

Chris van der Merwe has previously held roles such as Talent Acquisition Partner, HR Business Partner, Sourcing Recruitment Lead, and Talent Acquisition Specialist at SAP and other organizations. With a strong focus on SAP recruitment and delivery, he is well-versed in ABAP, BASIS, Authorisation/Security, UI/UX design, cloud computing, and mobile applications. His diverse background includes experience in SAP industry solutions like IS-Retail, IS-Oil, IS-Utilities, and more, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of the SAP ecosystem.