Scaled Innovation Specialist at PwC South Africa

Key activities will include:

• Innovation workshop development and facilitation
• Training of design thinking fundamentals
• Management of the Innovation Champion network
• Business model analysis and enhancement
• Working with teams across the business to drive innovative thinking, facilitate interaction with internal support teams and communicate the appropriate processes required
• Process optimisation relating to innovation and managing risk and quality
• To assist with the identification, assessment and reporting of new services and products within Risk Services
• Strategic input on the implementation of Scaled Innovation across the business
• Financial management of the Scaled Innovation team
• Project management of Scaled Innovation initiatives and events
• Establishing metrics to measure success of team’s projects
• Networking with xLos staff to aid in driving Scaled Innovation objectives
• Establishing rapport with event suppliers and facilitating quotation and billing.
• Oversight of Scaled Innovation travel arrangements for events
• Integrating GenAI into the operational processes within Scaled Innovation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bcom or equivalent
• CA(SA) preferable

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong cognitive abilities and eager to learn
• General business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
• Basic computer skills and interest in technology
• Curious and able to learn complex concepts fast
• Creative and open-minded
• Financial management
• Strategic thinking
• Resilient and comfortable with uncertainty
• Ability to follow instructions closely
• Ability to manage workload under time pressure
• Excellent communication skills (clear and concise)
• Ability to train staff at all grades effectively
• Overall understanding of Risk Services business models, as well as key stakeholders.
• Networking and relationship building.