EPQ Project Manager at PwC South Africa

Management 

• Reporting to: EPQ Driver - Senior Manager  
• Responsible for: N/A  

Qualifications and experience:  

• Qualifications preferred: CA(SA) 
• Experience required: Audit industry experience, Change/Project Management experience advantageous  

Role Summary 

• You’ll help South African audit engagements teams and individuals create value and improve the way they work. Challenges are better solved together!
• That’s why you’ll join a unique community of solvers to build trust in society and solve important problems.  
• The Engagement Performance and Quality (EPQ) team brings this to life by helping engagement teams and clients further enhance financial performance, quality and their people's experience, alongside the delivery of audit services. 

As a Project Manager in our EPQ internal consulting team your impact will be seen by: 

• Designing and facilitating workshops involving a broad range of internal or external customers to ensure end-to-end customer experience and performance improvement strategies meet requirements 
• Driving the EPQ change maker community to ensure continuous implementation and adoption of EPQ principles within the Assurance practice; and to provide focus to this community to support the achievement of the EPQ strategic objectives 
• Improving the processes that underpin Assurance engagements by assessing problems, then co-developing solutions to benefit PwC audit engagement teams 
• Executing special projects as needed in support of the EPQ programme and managing team content and product development 
• Educating and sharing best practices with the Assurance practice and business leaders in relation to the project planning and execution of their audits 

Key Accountabilities:  

• Ensure the successful implementation of the EPQ strategy, responsibilities, services and deliverables.  
• Monitor EPQ KPI reporting and assist the EPQ Senior Manager in reporting to business leaders.  
• Deputise for the EPQ Senior Manager when required. 
• Provide support and guidance to change maker community ‘EPQ drivers’ to ensure they have the tools and knowledge necessary to fulfill their roles. 
• Provide support throughout EPQ workshop programmes, including facilitation support to the lead facilitator. 
• Embed EPQ ‘project management’ and process improvement capabilities within the Assurance practice through the delivery of training, success stories and other continuous communication strategies 
• Update and maintain the EPQ team Actions Log 

Skills and Knowledge  

• Excellent proven project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision  
• Proven track record for planning, executing, controlling and closing projects 
• Strong skills in creating and maintaining project plans, including risks, actions, and issues management  
• Strong and demonstrated ability to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders 
• Diplomatic ability to influence others at all levels of the business  
• Excellent written/oral communication skills for workshop facilitation, reports and presentations 
• Knowledge sharing and coaching capabilities  
• Keen problem solver, with the ability to identify opportunities for change and to also convey the need for change  
• Personable, proactive, professional and pursues excellence in all aspects of work.  
• Highly proficient IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft tools  
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and also independently 
• Takes full ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring timely completion and proactively managing deadlines 

Travel Requirements

• Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

• No

Job Posting End Date

• July 15, 2025