Job Opportunities at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Purpose of Job

• Working in the Design Support Shared Services Centre, you will work with senior members of the team and assist on multiple projects and production of visual marketing collateral.
• In this role, you will be part of a blended cross-functional team and work together with senior team members to tackle various aspects of the design process. You will work with the design team independently and through collaboration to creatively solve problems, threading design and business thinking together to deliver innovative and thoughtful solutions.
• You will take ownership of the standards in their discipline and collaborate with other designers to define and govern those standards.

Role Description

• Work on projects from start to finish — working collaboratively across teams on ideation, asset creation and implementation.
• Working under senior designers and taking over jobs when required.
• The creation and design of brochures, invites, newsletters, proposals and digital designs amongst others.
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Receive briefs and ensure that there is full understanding of the requirements before proceeding. Interpret briefs into acceptable branded designs.
• Passionate about design & social media and understand the latest innovations in digital & social design.
• Understand the basics of DTP work.
• Working knowledge of working with corporate identity and becoming a brand custodian.
• Keep up to date on trends and new technologies.
• Have an understanding of the print and repro process and what requirements are to be met in order to deliver material suitable to printer standards.
• Working with team members to identify needs or problems and be able to come up with solutions for clients.
• Look for ways to develop new design within the guidelines, marketing and production opportunities.
• Good time management skills.
• Work proactively under your own initiative and as part of the design team.
• Be accountable for daily duties allocated, and to ensure everything expected is executed correctly.
• At all times adhere to rules, procedures, policies, instructions and agreements.

Key Competencies and Attributes
Knowledge, skills and abilities

• A proven record of the following applications: Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, After Effects, and Animate. An onsite practical test is absolutely necessary before employment is considered.
• Ability to accurately prepare files for both print and web and run the relevant pre-production checks.
• Able to work both independently, and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication skills – able to express themselves clearly and communicate proactively before any issues arise.
• Able to take direction from senior members of the team and assist them where necessary.
• Ability to adhere to internal processes, including following brand guidelines.
• Strong working knowledge of both digital and print marketing materials.
• Good eye for detail.
• Apple Mac and PC literate.

Qualification & Experience
Requirements

• Relevant Degree
• 2-5 years experience

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Purpose of Job

• Work as part of a team of problem solvers to help deliver, execute and manage in-person, hybrid and virtual events from concept to completion in line with PwC brand, standards, and relevant policies and processes. In addition the role requires a person with good communication skills, both written and spoken, to assist with the Alumni programme, contributing content for newsletter, social media and other communication.

Events Role Description
Responsibilities:

• The successful individual will take responsibility for the logistical organisation, project management and take ownership of the firm's corporate virtual, hybrid and in-person events. In so doing, he/she will be responsible for the pre-planning, coordination and management, and wrap-up of allocated events (from conception to completion).
• Meeting with internal clients to discuss their event requirements and further planning meetings.

This includes:

• Sourcing and booking of venues and other services (catering, AV, technical requirements, ) and includes initial site visit/meeting.
• Meeting with internal suppliers and sourcing external vendors
• Communication and coordination with all suppliers and vendors - venue, technical equipment / AV, marketing team, digital team, programme material, speakers etc.
• Sourcing décor, entertainment, programme material, promotional items etc.
• Other event-related activities as required (packing conference and event packs, wrapping/packaging gifts and parcels, preparing name tags, putting up, taking down and transporting banners, etc).
• Continuous communication with clients on updates, concerns, and arranging pre-event briefings, dry-runs, and post-event debriefings
• Effective monitoring and reporting on key objectives of the event

• Keeping the national events calendar up to date
• Tech savvy and proficient in virtual and hybrid platforms or willing to be trained
• Knowledge of all technical equipment used for events i.e. speakers, microphones, lighting etc
• Hosting and supervision of virtual or hybrid events and oversee all logistics and arrangements
• Collaborate with other teams within CMD to ensure end-to-end solutions for the business
• Coordinate and plan meetings with other regions and countries across Africa
• Support the Alumni engagement programme
• Assist with onboarding programme for Alumni
• Contribute to communication content for Alumni

Key Competencies and Attributes
Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Computer literacy (Google Suite products, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Strong client service orientation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Appreciation for diversity and understanding of cultural differences
• Assertive and diplomatic.
• Physical ability to carry events equipment, pull up banners, welcome guest, and be on your feet for extended period
• Ability to work independently (assist with and/or run with projects and ensure implementation thereof).
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support events.
• Well organised and detail oriented.
• Ability to think on feet and be able to solve problems that may arise during events
• Team player and good negotiation skills
• Adhere to tight timelines
• Professional, with the ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Adaptable and creative.
• Able to deliver high quality work.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels within the organisation.
• Drive and energy.

Qualification & Experience
Requirements

• Matric
• Relevant Diploma / qualification
• 2+ years’ experience in conference/event management.

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Role Summary:

• We have an exciting opportunity for an Event and Quality Administrator within our Graduate Recruitment team. The ideal candidate will be very attentive to detail, highly organized, proactive with the ability to build strong relationships amongst various stakeholders, internal and external.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Grade 12 certificate, any additional qualification is advantageous.

Experience required:

• Minimum 3 years working experience in a similar role
• Ability to work a highly pressured environment
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple events simultaneously
• Capability to adapt to a technology driven environment
• Ability take initiative
• Ability to build enthusiasm around events

Responsibilities of role:
Event Support

• Liaise with Brand and marketing team for Grad collateral
• Contribute towards the creative displays to gain scholar interest and attention and ensure alignment with the PwC global strategy
• Work with Grad managers to prepare, organise and arrange events
• Build relationships with Universities, schools and suppliers
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement
• Populate and maintain events calendar
• Implement and maintain of all events checklists
• Stock control and planning thereof
• Engaging with graduate recruiters regarding attendance and schedules
• Be available and present for all events
• Prepare and plan ahead for calendar events

Events include, but not limited to (in person and virtual):

• Vac work programmes
• School events and visits
• Scholar programmes
• University events and visits
• Stakeholder events
• Bursary events
• Ad hoc events

Quality:

• Provide support for monthly and quarterly Quality Management reviews
• Liaise with the experienced and graduate recruitment consultants to ensure compliance
• Meet quality standard targets

Portfolio Support

• Assist with screening of applications
• Conduct telephonic interviews when additional support is required
• Arranging and scheduling interviews when additional support is required
• Requisition control - identify and assist with Requisition maintenance

Skill sets required:

• Ability to follow processes
• Ability to handle high volumes of work
• Ability to work at a fast pace with a high level of accuracy and quality
• Strong computer literacy / digital fitness (Google, Microsoft products)
• The ability to work with spreadsheets

Role related attributes:

• Highly organised
• Resilient
• Able to cope under pressure
• Detail oriented
• Task and deadline driven
• Collaborative
• Can-do attitude
• Demonstrated strong personal and work ethic
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills

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Role Summary:

• PwC has an opportunity available for a hardworking, resilient, organised and personable individual who will be responsible for the recruitment function, gaining specialist skills across both experience hires as well as graduate recruitment.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Psychology, HR Management, Business Management or similar

Experience required:

• 2 - 4 years working experience within the Graduate Recruitment Function
• Proven track record in managing stakeholders
• Proven track record in managing a high graduate recruitment numbers

Preferred experience:
The following would be advantageous:

• Graduate / campus hire experience
• Bulk hiring experience
• Neptune or similar ATS experience
• Management consulting, finance, tax or audit specific experience

Responsibilities of role:

• Screen, select and qualify candidates to produce a shortlist
• Scheduling and conducting interviews
• Negotiating salary packages
• Following the necessary processes in order to obtain the required internal approvals
• Setting up assessments and assessment feedback sessions
• Ensuring that all verifications are run on all successful candidates - prior to appointment
• Maintaining regular liaison with hiring managers to ensure that recruitment plans and headcount targets support and meet the business needs and objectives.
• Ensuring full business participation in the recruitment process and programmes
• Building and maintaining relationships with target candidates and stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and firm compliance throughout the recruitment process.
• Attending career days, school fairs and webinars
• Be involved in aspects of programme recruitment drives

Skill sets required:

• Stakeholder management
• Candidate sourcing
• Interviewing
• Ability to follow processes
• Ability to handle high volumes of work
• Ability to work at a fast pace with a high level of accuracy and quality
• Strong computer literacy / digital fitness (Google, Microsoft products)
• The ability to work with spreadsheets

Role related attributes:

• Highly organised
• Resilient
• Able to cope under pressure
• Detail oriented
• Task and deadline driven
• Collaborative
• Can-do attitude
• Demonstrated strong personal and work ethic
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills