Job Vacancies at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

We’re looking for:

• A BCom / BSc degree, preferably with Honours in: 
• Social Science (e.g. Sociology, Economics, Geography) 
• Environmental Science (e.g. Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science/Management, Climate Science, Hydrogeology, Hydrology) 
• To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader. We therefore look for candidates with the following qualities: 

Whole leadership 

• I lead myself and others to make a difference and deliver results in a responsible, 
• authentic, resilient, inclusive and passionate manner. 
• Business acumen 
• I bring business knowledge, innovation, and insight to create distinctive value for clients, PwC and other stakeholders. 

Technical capabilities 

• I apply a range of technical capabilities to deliver quality and value for clients, 
• PwC and other stakeholders. 
• Global acumen 
• I operate and collaborate effectively with a mindset that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries. 

Relationships 

• I build relationships of high value which are genuine and rooted in trust. 
• We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, energy and an inquisitive mind. 
• You should be prepared to learn a lot in a short space of time and apply yourself with commitment and determination on both client and internal projects. 
• Our team includes people with a wide range of experience and qualifications (including environmental scientists, economists, social scientists and chartered accountants). You will be well-placed to learn from all of them and arm yourself with the skills and experience to forge an exciting career in sustainability.

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Role Summary:

• To be a key driver in building theTechnology Consulting business.  Responsibilities range from business development, solution creation, and operational management of sub-competency or projects, managing teams, thought leadership, development of an expert P&O team.

 
Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Relevant undergraduate/Honours degree, Master degree preferable.
• Expert and professional registrations and qualifications.

Experience required:

Accountabilities:

• Build meaningful relationships within a network of clients and partners.

Attributes:

• A passion for the HR discipline.
• Deeply inquisitive about the world of work and the success of organisations.
• A keen sense of accountability for managing an HR consulting business.
• Have a deep understanding of one HR discipline.
• Deep expertise in specific HR consulting disciplines and good generalist expertise across the HR value chain.
• An eye for detail and a sense for market opportunities.
• Ambition to manage a HR consulting business or part of it.
• Ability to articulate HR solutions across a broad range of areas.
• Building internal and external relationships and networks.
• Ability to build a team around them.
• Communicating with impact and empathy.
• Acquiring and applying commercial and technical expertise.
• Managing projects and economics.
• The ability to work independently.

Responsibilities of role:

• Substantive HR consulting experience (at least 5 years).
• Working with C-suites and senior management.
• Very strong business development in HR consulting.
• Growing and molding a HR professional services practice.
• Operational management of a HR consulting business.
• Leadership experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage HR consulting teams. 

Skill sets required:

• Knowledge and expertise in the following areas:
• Organisation Change and Culture
• Organisation change & business transformation
• Leadership and  programme governance alignment/engagement
• Organisation alignment 
• Culture transformation and behavioural change
• Psychometry 

Role related attributes:

• Organisation Design and Effectiveness
• Operating model development
• Organisation diagnostic and design
• Organisation transition strategy

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Qualifications / Certifications required:

• MBA, honours or master’s degree from a leading university (preferred) in Engineering, Commerce, Mathematics and Science

Experience required:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience within industry or with a reputable consulting firm OR
• 1-3 years’ relevant professional experience at a top strategy consulting firm (preferably McKinsey, Bain, BCG or another top-tier firm) 

Responsibilities of role:

• As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage client risks, governance and project administration (including financial management, project profitability, scope and timelines)
• Manage client, internal leadership and other relevant stakeholders relationships
• Support clients to implement organisational change through various types of client engagement and use of change management processes
• Plan and manage the delivery of quality work by project teams - drive conclusions, and review / challenge the output produced by the team
• Deliver formal and informal presentations internally and externally. 
• Strong written report skills are needed to produce clear, persuasive and concisely written presentations
• Build productive and lasting relationships within Strategy& and PwC at all levels and be seen as a valued member of the office community – contributing to internal firm-building activities proactively 
• Build long-lasting, trusting relationships with client organisations based on adding value to their business
• Drive the development of high-quality proposals and other business development initiatives
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients
• Drive the development of high-quality proposals 
• Shape and deliver projects to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and our own quality criteria
• Continue to develop internal relationships and developing your PwC brand

Skill sets required:

• Work cross functionally with PwC competencies in a seamless and cohesive manner
• Be culturally and diversity aware and supportive of our South African and African contexts
• International work experience is important to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and ability to work highly challenging environments 
• Demonstrate deep knowledge and awareness of current market trends and activities of key competitors
• Develop and shape proposals and propositions across countries, functions, sectors and accounts
• Adhere to and promote quality and risk management standards
• Focus on improving profitability while managing business risk
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to facilitate interaction across hierarchies and functions
• Demonstrate strong quantitative skills and attention to detail, at the same time as having the ability to step back and identify high level issues 
• Possess the flexibility and commercialism to manage a diverse range of responsibilities in a dynamic and results oriented environment.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to highly varied projects and rapidly coming up the learning curve in unfamiliar industries and functions 
• Proven track record of successfully completing different types of projects, ranging from strategy to implementation, across a number of unrelated industries

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Role Summary:

• To be a key driver in building the P&O business.  Responsibilities range from business development, solution creation, and operational management of sub-competency or projects, managing teams, thought leadership, development of an expert P&O team. 

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Relevant undergraduate/Honours degree, Master degree preferable.
• Relevant Masters degree
• Expert and professional registrations and qualifications.

Experience required:

Accountabilities:

• Build meaningful relationships within a network of clients and partners.
• Craft new HR solutions.
• Deeply understand HR consulting, HR market and HR trends.
• Be connected to the P&O global network of experts.
• Lead, build, coach and manage an HR consulting team to deliver projects in terms of quality, scope and cost.

Attributes:

• A passion for the HR discipline.
• Deeply inquisitive about the world of work and the success of organisations.
• A keen sense of accountability for managing an HR consulting business.
• Have a deep understanding of one HR discipline.
• Deep expertise in specific HR consulting disciplines and good generalist expertise across the HR value chain.
• An eye for detail and a sense for market opportunities.
• Ambition to manage a HR consulting business or part of it.
• Ability to articulate HR solutions across a broad range of areas.
• Building internal and external relationships and networks.
• Ability to build a team around them.
• Communicating with impact and empathy.
• Acquiring and applying commercial and technical expertise.
• Managing projects and economics.
• The ability to work independently.

Responsibilities of role:

• Substantive HR consulting experience (at least 5 years).
• Working with C-suites and senior management.
• Very strong business development in HR consulting.
• Growing and molding a HR professional services practice.
• Operational management of a HR consulting business.
• Leadership experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage HR consulting teams.