Technology in Deals Consultant at PwC South Africa

Responsibilities: 

• Technical Analysis: Conduct thorough technical assessments of target companies, evaluating their technological landscape identifying areas of risk , synergies and opportunities related to a mergers and acquisition transaction. 
• Collaboration: Collaborate with deal teams and technical experts to ensure complete tech due diligence. 
• Report and Documentation: Draft detailed technical reports, spotlighting potential risks, opportunities, and areas of value creation for stakeholders. 
• Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of the latest trends in technology, M&A, and specific areas of technical specialization (e.g., cybersecurity, data science). Develop a horizontal understanding of the technology landscape Identify and Develop a specialised technology capability as a vertical. 
• Client Interaction: Support client meetings, workshops, and calls throughout the deal process. 

Requirements:

• 1 to 3 Years Experience Advisory/ Consulting Technology Industry.
• Preferred 1 to 3 Years Experience Advisory/ Consulting Mergers and Acquisitions.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or related field Masters Preferred; And/Or Relevant technical certifications such as CISA, CISSP, TOGAF, AWS, Microsoft, IBM or other recognized Technology industry qualifications. 
• Experience in Technology & Business Analysis Preferred Proven experience in Technology due diligence in M&A. 
• Strong analytical skills and at least one area of technical specialization (e.g., enterprise architecture, data science). 
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.