PraiseGod Xhakaza

Currently running Scireconnect Consulting Firm (Founder) and program managing and solution advising at Aspen Group Tax on Tax Technology.

Former

Executive for SAP PMO and SDM at BCX. UCT EMBA Completed and Passed 2025. More than 26 years of System implementation and business transformation.

In Enterprise Digital

Transformation, specialized in bridging the gap between complex fiscal requirements and global industrial operations, with expertise in defining and executing systems roadmap including Vertex and SAP S/4HANA roadmap. Skilled in architecting global strategic roadmaps, process and operating model design, manufacturing and supply chain integration, strategic advisory toward digital technology, financial management and stewardship, and leadership, talent and change enablement.

SAP Solution Advisor - Pepkor Group – Pepkor Nextech

(2025-05)

Lead, Enterprise Digital Core Strategy: Expert-level steering of SAP S/4HANA implementations, ensuring the ERP serves as a scalable foundation for all innovation initiatives.

Emerging Tech Advocacy: Proactively scanning for opportunities in AI-driven anomaly detection and Cloud-native architectures to further reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) for enterprise platforms. Hyperscaler scaling and Migration from Azure to a full Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for all ERP applications across the organisation.

Seamless Reporting

Integration between SAP Analytical Cloud (SAC) and Google Cloud Platform reporting through Cortex and SAP BDC.

Digital Transformation

Roadmap - Design of a Transformation Roadmap supporting group 2030 digital and AI vision.

• SAP S/4HANA Strategic Steering: Lead the global design and implementation of the SAP S/4HANA digital core, establishing a scalable architectural foundation that supports radical automation and enterprise-wide innovation initiatives. Part of the plan included on boarding existing entities and new acquisition to SAP as an ERP of choice.
• Hyperscaler Migration & Optimization: Direct the complex, enterprise-wide migration of the SAP ERP landscape from Azure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), optimizing cloud-native architectures to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and enhance platform resilience.
• Next-Gen Data & Analytics Integration: Architect seamless data pipelines between SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and GCP using Cortex and SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform), enabling real-time, AI-ready reporting and unified business intelligence.
• 2030 Digital & AI Roadmap Design: Define and execute a long-term Transformation Roadmap that champions AI-driven anomaly detection and machine learning, ensuring the technology stack is prepared for the Group's 2030 strategic objectives.
• Emerging Tech Advocacy & Governance: Act as the primary scout for disruptive technologies, proactively integrating cloud-native innovations and automated operating models to maintain a competitive edge in the enterprise solutions space.

CEO and Founder - Scireconnect

(2025-06)

Tax System Solution Advisor & Program Manager - ASPEN Pharmaceutical

(2023-10 - 2025-05)

Executive – SAP PMO and SDM - BCX – SAP COE -DPS

(2022-07 - 2023-09)

SAP/Vertex Solution Architecture and Program Manager - ASPEN Pharmaceutical

(2019-11 - 2022-06)

Program Manager - ABSA

(2019-01 - 2019-11)

SAP Program Manager - Msunduzi Municipality (PMB)

(2016-07 - 2018-11)

SAP Integration Manager - HCL Consulting Group

(2015-07 - 2016-06)

SAP Finance Solution Architect - HCL Consulting Group

(2015-03 - 2015-06)

SAP Finance Controlling and Human Resources Solution Manager - Sasol Group IM

(2013-01 - 2015-02)

FICO Lead on SAP Client and Data Migration - Business Connexion

(2012-01 - 2013-12)

FICO Application Manager - Anglo American Plc. (Group)

(2011-09 - 2012-01)

FICO Team Manager - Britehouse SSD

(2011-02 - 2011-08)

Senior FI/CO Consultant – Finance Team Leader - National Agency (SSA)

(2010-03 - 2010-12)

Finance Team leader – FI/CO - Builders Warehouse (part of Massmart Group)

(2009-01 - 2010-02)

Senior FI/CO Consultant – Finance Team Leader - PPC Cement in Zimbabwe part of Barlow Group

(2008-04 - 2009-12)

Senior FI/CO Consultant – Finance Team Leader - National Agency (SSA)

(2007-09 - 2008-03)

Project Manager and SAP Integration Solution Specialist - Transnet (NPA, Portnet and Petronet)

(2007-02 - 2007-08)

Project Manager & Senior FI/CO Consultant - Anglo Group PLC and Research Division

(2006-08 - 2007-07)

Senior FI/CO Consultant – Team Leader - T- Systems

(2005-11 - 2006-06)

Senior FI/CO Consultant - National Security Department (South African Secret Services)

(2005-02 - 2005-10)

Solution and Audit Manager – Senior FI/CO Consultant - CEDA in Botswana

(2005-07 - 2005-12)

Project Manager & Senior FI/CO Consultant - Anglo Group PLC and Research Division

(2004-12 - 2005-06)

FI/CO Solution Manager - CEB – Mauritius Project

(2004-04 - 2004-11)

Senior FI/CO Consultant - SARS

(2003-03 - 2004-02)

Senior FI/CO Consultant - Spearhead Logistics

(2001-10 - 2003-02)

SAP FI/PS Training Instructor - CS Holdings Ltd

(2001-01 - 2001-09)

SAP FI/CO Consultant - AST

(1999-02 - 2000-12)

EMBA - Executive Master of Business Administration - Graduate Business School at UCT (2025)

BCompt - Accounting (Majoring in Audit, Taxation and Accounting) - UNISA

National Senior Certificate - Ngali High School (1990)