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About the role:

The PwC Advisory Line of Service has an opportunity for a Graphic designer for a specific task of designing the look and feel and layout of web based applications including mobile applications.

Skills Requirements:

• The appointed incumbent will be responsible for doing actual design, layout and look and feel of all new applications including enhancements of existing applications. As such the following requirements need to be met:

• Minimum 3 years working experience in Graphic Design and online publishing - with a portfolio demonstrating experience and skills

• Tertiary Graphic Design qualification

• Good knowledge of design software, such as Quark Xpress, InDesign or Illustrator, plus photo-editing software such as PhotoShop, etc.

• Experience in online web based applications

• Experience in design usability

• Excellent computer skills and knowledge;

• Creative, with an eye for good design;

• Work well under pressure and to strict deadlines;

• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new creative briefs;

• Work methodically and pay attention to detail;

• Work independently as well as in a team;

• Follow a design brief closely and accurately;

• Ability to communicate clearly – verbally and in written form;

Please note: This is a contract position, with preference given to Independent Contractors

Please apply to [email protected]

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About the role:

The PwC Advisory Line of Service has an opportunity for 3 experienced Systems / Business Analysts available for a minimum of a nine month contract, who will be required to supplement additional requirements for several projects as part of an application development and maintenance project focusing mostly on custom developed applications. The project includes all aspects of the software development lifecycle, i.e. analysis, design, build, test and implementation.

The project will cover the following:

• Review current system’s technical and functional design with a view incorporating new functionality and technical improvements based on the benefits of the new platform;

• Compiling technical design documents and database design documents in accordance with required functionality reflected in the design documents;

• Developing of new functionality as reflected in the design documents; Development is required to be carried out in accordance with the coding standards that will be shared with developers at the start of the project;

• Modify existing functionality to ensure that it supports the required business processes;

• Develop and/or modify system reports as per requirements; and

• Conduct component, module and system testing to ensure that the developed functionality is in line with the requirements in the detailed design.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a set of applications that support business processes of specific line functions;

• Continuously assess the relevance and value-add of the respective system(s) and recommend new solutions where necessary;

• Provide user support and respond to user calls or issues logged with the Helpdesk;

• Investigate, fix, test and migrate system bugs’ fixes through the different environments;

• Manage the migration of the system enhancements through the different environments that are used as part of the test plan; and

• Liaising extensively with clients (external or internal);

• Analysing existing systems and business models;

• Mapping and documenting interfaces between legacy and new systems;

• Understanding software development lifecycle;

• Translating client requirements into highly specified project briefs;

• Identifying options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability;

• Conducting requirements analysis and preparing specific proposals for modified or replacement systems;

• Developing solutions and related products;

• Producing project feasibility and costing reports;

• Presenting proposals to clients;

• Working closely with colleagues, developers, testers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction;

• Ensuring that budgets are adhered to and deadlines are met;

• Drawing up, supervising and documenting testing schedules for complete systems;

• Overseeing implementation of a new system including data migration;

• Planning and working flexibly to deadlines;

• Supporting users on change control and system updates;

• Providing training and user manuals to users of a new system;

• Keeping up to date with technical and industry developments.

Minimum Requirements to be met:

• Ability to conduct user requirements gathering sessions with different line function managers and translate the requirements into functional specifications;

• Have familiarity with functional design documents and how they translate to system functionality;

• Have qualification and experience in application development frameworks and methodologies

• Have good documentation skills and ability to complete the following documentation: functional design, detailed design, database design, technical architecture design, test scripts and testing procedures and user training manuals;

• Have experience in drawing business processes using tools such as Microsoft Visio;

• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Microsoft technologies used for application development

• Have a high level of proficiency in writing Microsoft SQL queries, including sub queries and cursors;

• Demonstrate experience and familiarity with configuration management tools, design tools, debugging tools, and any other environment specific tools necessary to create, test, and implement an application;

• Be able to engage in formal and informal knowledge transfer;

• Be able to lead a team and manage project delivery;

• Have application development/programming experience on a Microsoft platform and using same tools as indicated below.

• Have ability to communicate clearly – verbally and in written form;

• Have ability and show willingness to engage in formal and informal knowledge transfer;

• Have ability to work effectively as part of a team in support of the team’s goals;

• Demonstrate experience in troubleshooting and problem solving technical issues; and

• Have deep skills and experience in designing and implementing IT solutions.

Technical requirements to be met:

• Minimum 5 years working experience in system analysis, design and development

• Formal Business Analysis qualification

• Minimum 5 years working experience in system development methodologies

• Minimum 3 years working experience in VB.NET

• Minimum 5 years working experience in ASP.NET

• Minimum 5 years working experience in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 or above

• Minimum 5 years working experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or above

• Minimum 5 years working experience in Stored Procedures

• Minimum 1 year working experience in Microsoft Team Foundation Server

• Minimum 1 year working experience in Reporting Services 2008 or above

• Minimum 3 years working experience in .NET Framework 3 or above

• Minimum 2 years working experience in Web Development

Please note: This is a contract position, with preference given to Independent Contractors

Please apply to [email protected]

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About the role

The PwC Advisory Line of Service has an opportunity for Specialist Developer / Programmer to be part of an application development and maintenance team, which will be responsible for the maintenance of a set of custom-developed applications. The project includes all aspects of the software development lifecycle, i.e. analysis, design, build, test and implementation.

The project will cover the following:

• Compilation of technical design documents and database design documents in accordance with required functionality reflected in the design documents;

• Development of new functionality as reflected in the design documents. Development will be required to be carried out in accordance with the coding standards that will be shared with developers at the start of the project.

• Modification of existing functionality to ensure that it supports changes in business processes and requirements;

• Development and/or modification of system reports as per changes in business processes and requirements; and,

• Module and system testing for ensuring that the developed and/or modified functionality is according to design requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Application programming

• System testing;

• Translation of high level system design to application programs;

• Where system enhancements are required, compile design documents and manage the changes throughout the system development life cycle;

• Provide user support and respond to user calls or issues logged with the Helpdesk;

• Document and manage system changes;

• Investigate, fix, test and migrate system bugs’ fixes through the prescribed change management procedures;

• Compile and/or update training manuals and participate in the actual user training.

Skills Requirements

• Application development/programming experience on a Microsoft platform and using the same tools as indicated below.

• Ability to work from detailed functional specifications, database designs and test scripts in order to complete development tasks and unit testing;

• A level of proficiency in Microsoft technologies used for application development

• A high level of proficiency in writing Microsoft SQL queries, including sub queries and cursors;

• Familiarity with configuration management tools, design tools, debugging tools, and any other environment specific tools necessary to create, test, and implement an application;

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in support of the team’s goals.

• Ability to communicate clearly – verbally and in written form;

• Ability and willingness to engage in formal and informal knowledge transfer; and

• Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving technical issues.

The technical skills required need to cover the following:

• Minimum of 4 years working experience in VB.NET

• Minimum of 4 years working experience in ASP.NET

• Minimum of 4 years working experience inapplication development framework and methodologies

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in HTML5

• Minimum of 4 years working experience in Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 or above

• Minimum of 4 years working experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or above

• Minimum of 4 years working experience in Stored Procedures

• Minimum of 1 year working experience in Microsoft Team Foundation Server

• Minimum of 1 year working experience in Reporting Services 2012 or above

• Minimum of 4 years working experience in .NET Framework 3 or above

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Web Development

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Object oriented programming

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in Microsoft IIS

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in debugging

• Minimum of 1 year working experience in Microsoft Enterprise Library

• Minimum of 1 year working experience in Microsoft Patterns and Practices

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in Java, Javascript

• Minimum of 1 year working experience in XML

• Xamarin - Advantage

• Kotlin - Advantage

Preference will be given to ACI Candidates in accordance with PwC's Transformation Agenda.

Please email [email protected]

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Line of Service

• Assurance

Industry/Sector

• FS X-Sector

Specialism

• Assurance

Management Level

• Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary
A career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Take action to ensure everyone has a voice, inviting opinion from all.
• Establish the root causes of issues and tackle them, rather than just the symptoms.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
• Develop specialised expertise in one or more areas.
• Advise stakeholders on relevant technical issues for their business area.
• Navigate the complexities of global teams and engagements.
• Build trust with teams and stakeholders through open and honest conversation.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Education

• Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

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Line of Service

• Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

• Not Applicable

Specialism

• IFS - Finance

Management Level

• Manager

Job Description & Summary
A career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Pursue opportunities to develop existing and new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent effective team working, even during times of change and uncertainty.
• Coach others and encourage them to take ownership of their development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Develop a perspective on key global trends, including globalisation, and how they impact the firm and our clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Focus on building trusted relationships.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Responsibilities:    

• Plan, budget and forecast at sub-LoS and Cost Centre level.
• Provide support on opportunity pricing and budgeting.
• Liaise with the CoE (Centre of Excellence) and/or In country finance lead on complex and cross border transactions such as withholding tax, exchange control, etc.
• Provide commentary and analysis on LoS management and engagement reports e.g. Operating Statements, WIP (Work In Progress), Debtors, etc.
• Act in the capacity as the liaison for billing and project setup, maintenance, provisions and adjustments for the assigned LoS (s)
• Be the subject matter expert and consultant to the LoS on issues such as contract and project creation, WIP valuations and general NIC management
• Update project budgets in Oracle
• Oversee the local finance project support role to ensure procurement and region/cost centre specific financial administration is up to date.
• Drive communication and collaboration between the Line of Service and the different finance teams
• Report and analyse on project, contract, Partner, LoS, Cost centre and client levels
• Conduct ad-hoc tasks/projects to support business requirements
• Develop an intermediate knowledge of the financial reporting systems, controls and processes that operate across business within the business at LoS and Cost Centre level.
• Provide support on opportunity pricing and budgeting.
• Develop an understanding and input into the development of the business’s financial reporting policies and risk management frameworks in order to assess compliance and guide interpretation and training in relevant areas.
• Ensure alignment of processes with organisational strategy and take accountability for relevant processes within area of responsibility and ensure delivery and maintenance of standardised processes and controls.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Advanced skills in financial planning and strategy development
• Skills in profitability management
• Financial performance reporting skills
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with financial software systems (knowledge or previous experience of Oracle).
• Excellent computer literacy skills, including advanced MS Office skills
• Practical and technical knowledge of legal and regulatory issues affecting contracts, financial policies and procedures.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in financial management in a professional services environment.
• Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CA (SA), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA), or its equivalent is an advantage.

Education

• Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
Yes

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About the role:

The PwC Advisory Line of Service has an opportunity for Specialist Mobile Applications Developers / Programmers to work on a mobile applications development project. The project will include all aspects of the software development lifecycle, i.e. analysis, design, build, test and implementation on mobile platforms and mobile devices.

The project will cover the following:

• Compile technical design documents and database design documents in accordance with functionality reflected in the design documents;

• Developing new functionality as reflected in the design documents. Development is required to be carried out in accordance with the coding standards that will be shared with developers at the start of the project.

• Develop and/or modify system reports as per requirements; and

• Conduct component, module and system testing to ensure that the developed functionality is in line with the requirements in the detailed design.

Technical requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Native mobile application development

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in C#

• Minimum of 1 year working experience in .NET Framework / .NET Standard / .NET Core

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in MVVM design pattern

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Object oriented programming

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in Software design patterns and practices

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Communicating with web services using JSON/XML

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in T-SQL

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in XAML

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Strong debugging skills

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in mobile applications development

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Results oriented / meet deadlines / maintain calm approach with multiple tasks

• Technical aptitude

• Ability to solve problems creatively / strong analysis skills

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in Geo-coding and Geo-Tagging concepts

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Technical writing

• Experience with software development on Apple Mac

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in TFVC/Git

• Minimum of 1 year working experience in Xamarin.Android

• Minimum of 1 year working experience in Xamarin.iOS

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in Understanding of Web Technologies stack

Development Tools

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in Visual Studio/ Visual Studio for Mac/ XCode

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Microsoft Team Foundation Server

Preference will be given to ACI Candidates in accordance with PwC's Transformation Agenda.

Please email [email protected]