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  • Posted: Oct 2, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • BDO helps a diverse range of clients with different needs. This is especially true of our Advisory Practice, which provides transaction, risk, wealth advisory, company secretarial, and HR services to clients navigating a range of challenges, changes, and opportunities. Our professionals are from a variety of multidisciplinary backgrounds, allowing us to del...
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    BDO Wave - Copywriter - Port Elizabeth (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) (Port Elizabeth)

    The Role

    • As a Bids & Pursuits Copywriting Co-ordinator, you will support the creation, adaptation, and editing of written content for tenders, proposals, and pursuit documents. You’ll work closely with the BDO WAVE Client Service and Design Teams, as well as UK-based Pursuit Leads and Business Development Managers, to ensure all materials are on-brand, compelling, and accurate.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Draft, edit, and format copy for tenders, proposals, and pursuit materials under the guidance of senior team members.
    • Adapt content to align with BDO UK’s tone of voice and brand guidelines.
    • Proofread all written materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and quality.
    • Work with internal stakeholders to gather and clarify information for bids.
    • Maintain and update content libraries, templates, and case study repositories.
    • Assist in shaping messaging for different audiences and service offerings.
    • Learn to confidently engage with senior leaders and C-suite stakeholders to clarify and refine content.

    What We Offer

    • Opportunity to develop specialist skills in business writing for a leading UK professional services brand.
    • Hybrid working model combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
    • A supportive team environment with training and mentoring opportunities.
    • Exposure to international stakeholders and high-profile pursuit projects.
    • If you’re a detail-oriented writer eager to learn, ready to work with a global professional services brand, and passionate about winning and developing high-quality bid and pursuit content, we’d love to hear from you.

    Requirements
    Required Skills

    • Strong business writing and editing skills, with an ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
    • Willingness and ability to quickly learn about audit, accounting, and advisory services.
    • Good organisational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines.
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
    • Eagerness to develop confidence in engaging with senior and executive-level stakeholders.
    • Ability to work well in a fast-paced, agile environment.

    Qualifications

    • Relevant tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or related field.

    Experience

    • 1–2 years’ experience in a writing, communications, marketing, or bids support role (agency or corporate environment).
    • Exposure to business writing in professional services or corporate brand writing is advantageous.

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    BDO Wave - Graphic Designer - Port Elizabeth (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) (Port Elizabeth)

    The Role

    • As a Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for designing and adapting corporate brand materials that align with BDO’s brand guidelines and support the firm’s business development objectives. You will work closely with the Client Service Lead and the Marketing & Business Development Team to produce engaging, professional designs for tenders, proposals, and other marketing collateral, ensuring every output meets the highest quality standards.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design and adapt business development collateral including tenders, proposals, brochures and presentations.
    • Ensure brand consistency across all creative outputs in line with BDO UK’s brand guidelines.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret briefs and deliver impactful, professional designs.
    • Manage multiple design projects in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
    • Prepare final artwork for production and liaise with printers or external suppliers when needed.
    • Maintain and update brand asset libraries, templates, and toolkits.

    What We Offer

    • Opportunity to work with a leading UK professional services brand.
    • Hybrid working model combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
    • Exposure to international stakeholders and strategic business development projects.
    • A collaborative, high-performance culture that values precision and quality.
    • If you are a detail-driven designer with a passion for winning, bringing your A-game to every project, and delivering on-brand, high-quality materials, we’d love to hear from you.

    Requirements
    Required Skills

    • Proven experience designing business development materials, particularly tenders and proposals.
    • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; After Effects advantageous).
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, agile environment.
    • Strong understanding of corporate brand guidelines and how to apply them effectively.
    • Experience working with professional services brands is highly desirable.
    • High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work is non-negotiable.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
    • Experience in professional services, financial services, or other regulated industries will be a strong advantage.

    Experience

    • 2–4 years’ experience as a Graphic Designer in an agency or internal marketing team, working with corporate brands.

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    BDO Wave - Client Service Manager - Port Elizabeth (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) (Port Elizabeth)

    The Role

    • As Internal Client Service Manager, you will be the main point of contact between internal stakeholders and the BDO WAVE design team. You’ll scope and prioritise incoming requests, translate briefs into actionable work, and oversee delivery from start to finish, ensuring outputs meet brand guidelines and business development objectives.
    • You’ll have line management responsibility for a Graphic Designer and Junior Copywriter, providing guidance and ensuring smooth workflow, while also working hands-on to keep projects moving. 

    Key Responsibilities

    Operational

    • Act as the primary contact for internal stakeholders across offices.
    • Collaborate with UK Audit Senior Managers and Responsible Individuals on projects.
    • Scope and prioritise marketing and design requests to align with business needs.
    • Translate briefs into actionable creative tasks.
    • Manage project timelines, deliverables, and approvals.
    • Maintain smooth feedback loops between stakeholders and creatives.
    • Monitor team capacity and re-prioritise when needed.
    • Ensure all outputs are on time, on brand, and meet quality expectations.

    Strategic Support

    • Work with the Marketing & Business Development Team Lead to align requests with business priorities.
    • Maintain consistency of the BDO brand identity and messaging.
    • Contribute ideas to improve processes, tools, and service delivery.
    • Manage the creation of tenders, proposals, and other business development materials.

    What We Offer

    • Opportunity to work with international stakeholders and UK market projects.
    • Hybrid working model combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
    • A collaborative, supportive culture with opportunities to step into more senior leadership responsibilities.
    • The chance to lead a small team while still being hands-on in delivery.
    • If you’re ready to step into a leadership role, manage a small creative team, and deliver outstanding, on-brand business development materials for a global professional services firm, we’d love to hear from you.

    Requirements
    Required Skills

    • Strong organisational and project co-ordination skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, agile environment.
    • Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
    • Experience working with professional services brands is highly desirable.
    • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • BCom Marketing, Business, or Communications Management (or related field).

    Experience

    • 1–2 years’ experience in a client service, marketing, or project co-ordination role within an agency or internal marketing team.
    • Experience in design workflows and/or business development materials (tenders, proposals) is an advantage.

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    BDO Wave Junior Associate - Durban (Durban)

    Description

    • Having completed your SAICA articles, a Junior Associate, is responsible to the audit engagement manager for daily work contact, conduct of the audit work and for ensuring that the fieldwork is executed within the required time frame. 
    • Completion of execution on sections  
    • Completion of analytical reviews on an overall entity basis as well as on specific sections 
    • Completion of planning and finalisation 
    • Manages time and is held accountable for productivity 
    • Provides frequent progress updates to the UK manager or partner 
    • Regular online and in-person training is required to ensure compliance 

    Requirements
    Qualifications and experience 

    Minimum requirements: 

    • Newly qualified CA(SA) registered or eligible to register with SAICA 
    • Less than 1-year post-articles experience 
    • Full IFRS practical audit experience 

    Preferred requirements:  

    • Independent review experience 

    Competencies  

    • Ability to handle and manage stress  
    • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure 
    • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken 
    • Excellent communication skills 
    • Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management 
    • Flexible in terms of working hours when required 
    • Supervisory experience 
    • Must be able to work on your own 
    • Project management skills 
    • Quality and detail oriented 
    • Team player 

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    BDO Wave ACCA Assistant Manager - Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (Port Elizabeth)

    Description

    • The ACCA Assistant Manager forms part of the team overseeing the ACCA trainees, working on audit engagements for BDO UK. They are responsible for ensuring that audit working papers completed by the ACCA trainees are reviewed and at the required quality standard prior to the work being reviewed by the BDO UK audit team. The Assistant Manager is also involved with the day-to-day operations of the division, including the completion of skills reviews on LTS and monitoring of feedback. They report to the Manager of the division for daily work contact.

    Main Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Provide regular updates to the division management team
    • Build and manage relationships with UK Managers
    • Oversee and review work performed by ACCA trainees ensuring compliance with standards, audit quality and firm methodology
    • Provide on the job training and coaching to trainees
    • Provide guidance on technical audit and accounting matters
    • Formulate training interventions and sessions to improve audit quality and trainee development
    • Monitor trainees’ progress and development needs 
    • Assist with time management and productivity of trainees 
    • Provide trainees with constructive feedback on a timely basis 
    • Track trainees’ feedback
    • Track trainee compliance with training requirements
    • Member of firm’s Learning & Development faculty – to provide training to trainees and experienced hires
    • Ensure the review notes given to trainees are clear and provide sufficient detail to ensure proper understanding of errors and issues noted 
    • Manage review timelines to ensure UK deadlines and timing requirements are met 
    • Responsible for the daily training and development of the trainees through knowledge and skills sharing 
    • Regular one-on-one meetings with allocated trainees
    • Supporting trainees in their career growth
    • Applying firm policies consistently and fairly
    • Ensuring trainees understand firm culture and expectations
    • Preparing for internal and external meetings including preparing meeting material
    • Involvement with recruitment (Talent) including campus visits and assessment centres

    Requirements
    Qualifications and minimum requirements

    • Newly qualified CA(SA) registered or eligible to register with SAICA
    • Full experience with accounting and auditing standards

    Competencies

    • Ability to handle and manage stress
    • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
    • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Ability to operate as part of a team 
    • Sound supervisory experience 
    • Ability to carry out complex written and oral instructions 
    • Ability to plan and organize the work of others 
    • Strong project management skills
    • Quality and detail-oriented
    • Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management
    • Flexible in terms of working hours, when required

    Job Requirements

    • Full time in-office role 

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    BDO Wave ACCA Supervisor - Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (Port Elizabeth)

    Description

    • The Audit Supervisor forms part of the team overseeing the ACCA trainees working on audit engagements for BDO UK. They are responsible for ensuring that audit working papers completed by the ACCA trainees are reviewed and at the required quality standard prior to the work being reviewed by the BDO UK audit team. The Audit Supervisor is also involved with the day-to-day operations of the division, including the completion of skills reviews on LTS. They report to the Manager of the division for daily work contact.

    Main Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Provide regular updates to the division management team
    • Build and manage relationships with UK Managers
    • Oversee and review work performed by ACCA trainees ensuring compliance with standards, audit quality and firm methodology
    • Provide on the job training and coaching to trainees
    • Provide guidance on technical audit and accounting matters
    • Assist with time management and productivity of trainees
    • Provide trainees with constructive feedback on a timely basis
    • Ensure the review notes given to trainees are clear and provide sufficient detail to ensure proper understanding of errors and issues noted
    • Manage review timelines to ensure UK deadlines and timing requirements are met
    • Responsible for the daily training and development of the trainees through knowledge and skills sharing
    • Formulate training interventions and sessions to improve audit quality and trainee development
    • Monitor trainees’ progress and development needs 
    • Applying firm policies consistently and fairly
    • Ensuring trainees understand firm culture and expectations

    Requirements
    Qualifications:

    • Postgraduate Degree in Accounting
    • Completed 3 Year SAICA articles
    • ITC

    Technical Competencies:

    • Ability to carry out complex written and oral instructions
    • Ability to plan and organize the work of others
    • Sound supervisory experience
    • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
    • Ability to handle and manage stress
    • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Working knowledge of accounting standards
    • Flexible in terms of working hours, when required
    • Ability to operate as part of a team
    • Strong project management skills
    • Quality and detail-oriented 

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