Transformation Programme Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job Summary:

• As a Programme manager in the Government and Public Sector Transformation team, you will play a key role in business development, strategy and research, design, implementation and delivery across a range of potential/existing business/institutional transformation, urban development, programme management, infrastructure services and resilience related projects across government and public sector entities.

Responsibilities of role:

• Play a key role in the delivery and programme management of projects within the Government and Public Sector team (this could include projects relating to public infrastructure, public utilities, Just Energy Transition, Resilience, Climate, and the data/GIS agenda within the Government and Public Sector space). Strategy Development, planning, delivery as well as the development of solutions and coordination of planning and delivery with other lines of service will also be a key responsibility.
• Programmatically manage a number of Government and Public Sector projects, liaising with clients and partners with whom we work.
• Play a key role in business development on programme management/economics/data/urban/public sector proposals (e.g. water, energy, climate, tech, transport, economics and revenue, programme management and governance).
• Development of Thought Leadership in the Public Sector/Infrastructure, Data, programme design and programme management space.
• Management role within the team, playing a key role in developing our foundations, Associates and Senior Associates, development of our marketing and communications and setting a standard in terms of our risk management

Skill sets required:

• Postgraduate qualification (ideally Masters, MBA or PhD) in: Public Policy; Political Science; Programme/Project Management; Environmental Science; GIS; Economics; Data Science; Engineering; Engineering Asset Management Urban Development or related qualifications.
• Public Sector, Public Policy, Public Administration, Programme Management, Operations Management, Infrastructure, Public Utilities, AI and Data skills, working with data and insights into data and using AI tools, programme and project management, communications, leadership skills, strong research skills, people development and teaming skills, project design experience.
• By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information in accordance with PwC’s data protection policy. Your information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and will not be shared with third parties without your written consent.
• PwC is committed to transformation and employment equity, in alignment with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the demographics of our country. Our goal is to foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our shared success

Job Posting End Date

April 10, 2026