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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• The IT Service Desk Lead plays a critical role in providing hands-on advanced technical support and acts as a first point of escalation.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations, ensuring timely and effective resolution of technical issues, driving continuous improvements by developing and implementing procedures to improve services.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships within the IT team and business to provide consistent, high-quality service.
• A strong technical excellence is required to ensure the continuous upliftment of our team's troubleshooting skills.

Key responsibilities:

Technical:

• Hands-on approach to demonstrate sound knowledge in supporting various applications and hardware technologies, 
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex technical issues,
• Create and maintain comprehensive knowledge articles/ troubleshooting guides,
• Be a quick learner to support bespoke applications,
• Oversee Printer and Video Conferencing services,
• Engaging with EUC and NITSO teams to ensure all computers are compliant with necessary updates to mitigate security risk.

Incident Management:

• Managing and prioritising incoming tickets to the Service Desk, via different channels, and ensure timely and effective resolution of end user issues,
• Take overall responsibility for incident management and request fulfilment,
• Notify the IT Service Delivery Manager on any issue that could significantly impact the business,
• Ability to handle more complex tickets and collaborate with the relevant IT Support teams,

Reporting:

• Ensures that daily, weekly, and monthly statistics, status reports, and graphical reporting aids are completed and continually modified to meet the needs of the department,
• Track and analyse trends in Incidents to anticipate potential problems and implement proactive measures to reduce recurring issues,
• Managing readiness of IT equipment for on-boarding new staff as well returning of IT equipment when staff are off-boarding. Including new intake and vacation student movements,
• Participating and managing Projects.

Team Management:

• Lead and manage the team by providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to ensure a high-performance team,
• Manage KPI and undertake performance reviews as required to improve the quality of work, and knowledge,
• Ensure team take ownership of user issues and be proactive when dealing with user issues. Ensure all calls are logged in the ServiceNow,
• Manage leave, stand-by and shift rosters,
• Review Service Now tickets to ensure 1st level resolution are met within agreed SLA,
• Promote positive team culture through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
• Conduct regular team meetings and training sessions,
• Review customer satisfaction surveys and take appropriate action,
• Work closely with the Assets to fulfil hardware requirements,
• Handle team escalations until resolution.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Skills:

• Experience in presenting technology recommendations from a business perspective,
• An excellent working knowledge of the current MS Office products, particularly Excel (Advanced Excel skills) is required,
• Excellent people skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and manage people and their expectations,
• Exhibits utmost integrity and displays visible stewardship character traits in the handling and security of all KPMG assets,
• Has a strong preference for following and maintaining standards and procedures,
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team,
• Good organisational skills to ensure effective planning and prioritisation takes place regularly.

Attributes:

• Extremely high level of confidentially and integrity,
• Excellent client focus and ability to deal with conflict,
• Able to maintain a friendly, professional manner when liaising with clients, even in challenging situations,
• Ability to effectively multi-task with strong organisation skills; a self-starter with initiative, ability to foster innovation and excellent problem-solving skills,
• The ability to build collaborative relationship with good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to colleagues with differing levels of expertise and skills while championing inclusion and diversity,
• The ability to work well under pressure and to perform to deadlines,
• Team player who is self-aware,
• Sound decision making ability with the ability to consult where needed,
• Focus on continuous improvement within the ITS function while advancing an ethical environment,
• High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality,
• The ability to work unsupervised.

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Matric,
• Degree in Information Technology is strongly recommended,
• ITIL Certification is essential, 
• Experience of at least +5 years in Service Desk environment is essential,
• Experience of at least 2 years managing an IT Support team is essential.

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• Manager in DPP Accounting, responsible for mandatory and non-mandatory consultations, financial statement reviews and informal queries in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRS for SME and US GAAP (as applicable).
• To be part of the dynamic team that supports the audit function and other functions on IFRS and other financial reporting matters. Responding to consultations, informal queries, performing pre- issuance reviews and involvement in specific projects within DPP Accounting. Provide coaching to junior staff in DPP Accounting.
• Assist with the development and presenting of IFRS training of KPMG audit staff and audit clients on an annual basis.
• This position can be filled through a permanent internal transfer from Audit (or other function to the extent that the applicant has the required skills), a long-term secondment from audit or another function (ie 18 - 24 months – out of the box experience) or an external appointment.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain detailed knowledge of IFRS .
• Maintain working knowledge of IFRS for SME and US GAAP
• Researching and answering accounting queries for KPMG staff and clients in accordance IFRS, IFRS for SME and US GAAP
• Active involvement in specific projects within DPP Accounting, including supporting senior staff members by taking the lead on project management and implementation.
• Performing pre-issuance review of financial statements for listed companies’ and other clients.
• Staying up to date with developments in IFRS through internal research and involvement on local, regional and/or global topic teams
• Assisting with writing technical guidance documents and other articles for KPMG partners and staff on accounting application issues, including contentious or complex issues
• Assisting with writing technical accounting opinions for clients, including performing all related research required.
• Active involvement in client meetings (even where not required for a specific query) at appropriate levels within the client and ensure that the appropriate DPP partner / Associate Director / Senior Manager is involved where necessary / relevant.
• Responsible for coaching and providing input to audit staff and more junior DPP staff during the consultation process.
• Involved in preparing content for technical meeting topics, technical updates, and client training.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Attention to detail
• Good business writing skills
• Ability and keen interest to do research, work independently and part of a team, whilst producing and delivering good quality results
• Working knowledge of IFRS and related financial reporting requirements
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Proactive and being a “self-starter”
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good organizational, time and project management skills
• Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Able to deal effectively with individuals at all levels within KPMG and external to KPMG
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with people at all levels
• Professional work ethic
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint)

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Qualified CA (SA)
• Good working knowledge of IFRS
• Post-article experience: at least two (2) years.

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• Senior manager in DPP Accounting, responsible for mandatory and non-mandatory consultations, financial statement reviews and informal queries in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRS for SME and US GAAP (as applicable).
• To be part of the dynamic team that supports the audit function and other functions on IFRS and other financial reporting matters. Perform senior reviews of consultations, informal queries, pre-issuance reviews and leading specific projects within DPP Accounting. Provide coaching and training of managers in DPP Accounting.
• Responsible for developing and presenting IFRS training of KPMG audit staff and audit clients on an annual basis
• This position can be filled through a permanent internal transfer from Audit (or other function to the extent that the applicant has the required skills), a long-term secondment from audit or another function (ie 18 - 24 months – out of the box experience) or an external appointment.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain detailed knowledge of IFRS with a higher degree of specialisation in topics / markets.
• Maintain working knowledge of IFRS for SME and US GAAP
• Researching and answering accounting queries for KPMG staff and clients in accordance IFRS, IFRS for SME and US GAAP
• Take a leading role on specific projects within DPP Accounting with overall responsibility for project management and implementation.
• Pro-actively assist in identifying strategic opportunities and driving the business unit strategy by managing projects and other initiatives.
• Perform pre-issuance reviews of financial statements, including for listed companies’ and other clients.
• Staying up to date with developments in IFRS through internal research and involvement on local, regional and/or global topic teams
• Writing and reviewing technical guidance documents and other articles for KPMG partners and staff on accounting application issues, including contentious or complex issues
• Writing and reviewing technical accounting opinions for clients, including performing all related research required.
• Initiate and lead client meetings (even where not required for a specific query) at appropriate levels within the client and ensure that the appropriate DPP partner / Associate Director is involved where necessary / relevant.
• Primarily responsible for coaching and providing input to staff during the consultation process and review of consultations / opinions.
• Present technical meeting topics, staff training updates, technical updates, client training and training within South Africa and the rest of Africa (virtual and potentially face to face).
• Actively supporting and driving DPP’s activities supporting retention by:
• Responsibility for departmental teams and monitoring productivity of such teams, including ensuring a fair allocation of work and that team members achieve appropriate chargeability targets.
• Coaching and empowering staff to enable them to work autonomously.
• Being a counselling manager to managers, supervisors and secondees.
• Take responsibility for coaching and training of junior managers and other colleagues in DPP Accounting.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Attention to detail
• Good business writing skills
• Ability and keen interest to do research, work independently and as part of a team, whilst producing and delivering good quality results
• Working knowledge of IFRS and related financial reporting requirements
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ambition to contribute to building a successful department
• Ability to think strategically and apply commercial acumen to the direction and development of the department
• Proactive and being a “self-starter”
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good organizational, time and project management skills
• Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Able to deal effectively with individuals at all levels within KPMG and external to KPMG
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with people at all levels
• People and team management skills
• Professional work ethic
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint)

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Qualified CA (SA)
• Good working knowledge of IFRS
• Post-article experience: at least five (5) years.
• People management experience: at least two (2) years

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• The Account Manager (AM) is a key enabler of the account strategic planning, relationship management and innovation in go-to-market approaches. The AM is responsible for facilitating the execution of account growth strategies and serving as a central point of contact to facilitate team connectivity, focusing on revenue growth and account management excellence across one or more priority accounts. This role involves co-ordinating and driving account team engagement, consultative internal needs analyses, encouraging cross-service collaboration, facilitating account team cadences, connecting with interdependencies and serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter resource on the account within the Firm.

Key responsibilities:

• Proactively collaborate on and execute action plans to accelerate account growth strategies in partnership with account leadership.
• Co-facilitate semi-annual account planning and quarterly acceleration sessions to further align strategies and actions as well as support the account team with regular Clients Service Team meetings (CST).
• May proactively manage select Client relationships such as Procurement or Vendor Relations.
• Collaborate across functions to enhance client experience, relationship-building, and client engagement activity.
• Curate and advocate for relevant sector strategies and priority service offerings to support account goals.
• Drive the activation of curated solutions and managed services within the account by collaborating with stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Foster internal firm relationships to be able to route operational matters appropriately, ensuring cohesive account management.
• Project manage select key deal pursuits; may assist with connection to pursuit resources and Bid Management resources for proposal responses.
• Co-develop and deliver account onboarding for new leadership and team members.
• Drive continuous improvement as a change agent for digital tools and processes adoption.
• Champion the effective utilisation of established in-house technologies, providing persuasive insights and hands-on guidance to senior personnel.
• Utilize firm tools for relationship mapping, white spot analysis, and innovation initiatives to drive growth.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Soft Skills:

• Executive-level communication and consultative skills.
• Strong networking and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity with agility and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Proactive and comfortable taking the initiative in a low-guidance environment.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).
• Experience in analysis and presentation creation.
• Basic understanding of financial reporting tools and analysis.
• Familiarity with project management and procurement portals preferred.

Desirable Skills:

• Negotiations with internal stakeholders and peers
• Microsoft BI user experience.
• Sales/account management tool proficiency
• Ability to develop requirements based on leadership input.
• Strong project management and administration skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Personal attributes:

• The ability to build collaborative relationships with good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to team members and colleagues with differing levels of expertise and skills while championing inclusion and diversity.
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team player who is self-aware.
• High level of attention to detail and a desire to drive quality.
• Ability to analyse and disseminate complicated information into usable, easy-to-digest components.
• Able to perform with minimal supervision with proactive work style.

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in financial management; Business Management, Information Science; Data Analytics, or equivalent degree
• 10 years in a professional services firm with sales enablement experience preferred.
• Internal or external Consulting experience is preferred, particularly within a matrixed organisation.
• Proven success in leading complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Sector relevant focus a plus (e.g., financial services, energy and natural resources, technology, consumer, etc.)
• Understanding of Sales Techniques and Market Growth Strategies, beneficial.
• Prior exposure to Microsoft Dynamics or Salesforce advantageous.

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• The Privacy Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of Privacy Team.
• The Privacy Manager will be responsible for the management of privacy aspects of client and supplier agreements and requests for proposals, conducting privacy impact assessments, managing privacy breach investigations, privacy policy and procedure reviews and other privacy related tasks.
• The Privacy Manager will also be responsible for providing guidance on privacy related matters to firms located in the rest of Southern Africa namely Botswana, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Position Specifications
Educational (minimum level necessary to perform the job)

• Professional/Tertiary    
• Professional
• LLB Degree
• Professional Privacy certification (preferred)

Other requirements
Experience (minimum necessary before being considered for the job)
Desired Qualification and Experience:

• 5 years’ experience as Legal professional
• 2 years’ management experience
• 3 years’ privacy related experience

Core Competencies (Attributes)

•  Attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing environments
• Ability to analyse and interpret information
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to organize, manage and prioritise multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Ability to lead, manage and prioritise workload of team members
• Ability to coping with high stress environments

List of Key Performance Areas & Key Performance Indicators
Main responsibilities

List the tasks underpinning the responsibility

Develop, implement, and manage policy, processes, and procedures

• Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve privacy policies, processes, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure communication of policy, processes, procedures, and protocols updates to staff.   

Privacy Breach Investigation

• Management of the firms privacy breach investigation process.  
• Ensure that investigations are complete promptly and according the applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide status reporting to management   

Review of Privacy related clauses of client, supplier, RFP, NDA, etc.

• Conduct privacy review of client, supplier, NDA, etc. agreement ensuring adequate for the personal information under the firms control.
• Review and update privacy related aspect of agreement template.
• Ensure stakeholder communication 

Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments

• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments on new technology and business processes.
• Ensure that all Privacy Impact Assessment registers are maintained and accurate.
• Ensure stakeholder communication

Stakeholder Management

• Ensure appropriate escalation to the Africa CISO of priority issues.
• Ensure appropriate communication with internal and external stakeholder.

Privacy Awareness

• Development and distribution of privacy awareness material

Privacy Subject Matter Guidance

• Provide expert Privacy guidance to business units.

Management Compliance Activities

• Continuously monitoring of Privacy related notification from applicable regulators to develop implementation actions to ensure compliance.
• Assist with Privacy Audit activities and development and implementation of remediation activities

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• IT Audit Supervisor assisting IT Audit Managers to scope, plan and manage a team to execute the reengineering of financial statement and internal audits to optimally leverage client IT systems and data as well as technologies available to the firm to achieve efficiency, risk mitigation, optimal assurance and differentiation. This role will also require fieldwork to be performed in the execution of small to medium or complex internal and external audit engagements.
• The secondary purpose is to deliver on engagements in an IT Advisory capacity to assist clients in managing risks associated with information management, information technology governance, business systems risk management, project risk management and information security.
• Experience in performing IT audits and auditing the IT systems of external and internal audit clients, specifically in the Investment and Fund Management, Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Markets and Insurance space is required for this specific position. Experience in IT Attestation audits (ISAE3402, SOC 1) and PCAOB audits is advantageous.

Key responsibilities:

• Analysing audit strategy to provide input on defining the ideal target audit approaches that leverage technology and data analysis and documenting work and results in KPMG’s proprietary audit tools
• Engaging with audit partners and managers to work together with them in teams
• Applying appropriate methodologies and skills to test general IT and application controls or perform data analytics in order to execute on an external or internal audit
• Providing guidance to junior colleagues on the appropriate approach in testing general IT and application controls as well as performing data analytics
• Project / engagement management including financial, operational and people management
• Review and quality assurance of deliverables
• Develop internal and external client relationships
• Client liaison and problem solving
• Ability to identify and convert potential business development / sales opportunities
• Reporting of findings to key stakeholders (client and audit), as well as investigating mitigating controls and procedures for control deficiencies

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Self-leadership
• Strong desire to learn through diverse experiences
• Time management, discipline, accountability, self-motivation and eagerness are vital skills
• Ability to build sound internal and external relationships
• Strong administration skills
• Being able to coach and guide junior staff to perform their responsibilities and well as provide fair feedback on their performance
• Enquiring mind and maintaining professional scepticism
• Analytical, stable and logical thinker
• Excellent client relationship development skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Completed BCom Accounting Honours
• CA(SA) required
• Minimum 3 years working experience

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• The business world is in constant evolution. Accelerating advances in technology and changes in business models are transforming the rules and risks of the game.
• We are seeking dynamic individuals with fresh perspectives to join our diverse team within KPMG's Technology and Innovation unit, helping us elevate our client-focused services to the next level.
• We collaborate with our clients to tackle their most complex strategic challenges and create tailored, practical solutions that enhance their operational efficiency.
• We also develop actionable plans to address business challenges inherent in their operating environments.
• This involves harnessing cutting-edge and emerging technologies/solutions, such as robotics, IoT, and advanced data analytics and Business Intelligence to unlock value.

Key responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will gain exposure to all aspects and phases of the project lifecycle, from strategy through to design and implementation. The candidate will collaborate with experienced consultants in teams to deliver client-facing engagements. This may involve:
• Supporting the execution of project deliverables by leveraging relevant and innovative software/technology tools to achieve client objectives.
• Collaborating with team members to generate practical and impactful solutions during brainstorming sessions.
• Identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements to enhance the client’s service delivery, organizational structures, workflows, technology usage, governance frameworks, data performance, and overall processes.
• Conducting research and gathering evidence to thoroughly assess and challenge the client's perspectives, identifying root causes of their challenges.
• Assisting in managing project controls, including initiation, progress tracking, status reporting, risk identification and mitigation, and budget management.
• Engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the client organization, including facilitating interviews, meetings, and interactive workshops.
• Delivering high-quality client outputs such as detailed data models, insightful reports, and compelling presentations to drive decision-making and project success.

Personal Attributes required for the role:

• Critical skills, attributes, and capabilities of potential candidates include:
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with non-native English speakers and individuals at all levels of seniority, especially online or via phone.
• Strong relationship-building skills, regardless of the person's level.
• Interest in and understanding of innovation and emerging technologies.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, with an open-minded and  inquisitive nature.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Enthusiasm, confidence, and a willingness to go the extra mile.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in software tools and applications (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, PowerBI).
• Solution-oriented and focused.
• Adaptability to changing environments.
• Accountability and responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong time management skills and prioritization ability.

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

Qualifications Required (Undergraduate/Honours/Masters):

• Candidates should be in their final year of undergraduate/honours or pursuing a master's degree in fields with business and technical competencies, including:
• BBus Sci (Accounting/Finance/Economics/ISTN/ComSci, etc.)
• Engineering degrees (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, and Information)
• BCom (Mathematics/Accounting/Finance/Economics/ISTN/ComSci, etc.)
• BSc in Mathematical Sciences/Mathematics/Economics/Informatics/Statistics
• BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering (with IT/IS modules)
• Cloud experience e.g. Azure, AWS or Google
• Experience with using Python or Spark
• Experience with Azure Data and AI offerings will be considered advantageous
• Experience with low-code no code platforms such as the Power Platform will be considered advantageous

Requirements:

• Experience in the cloud space with at least one of the Hyper scalers such as Azure, AWS or Google
• Experience with data transformation and modelling utilising SQL, Python and or Spark based languages
• Microsoft AI Engineer or higher/ AWS Data Speciality or higher/ Microsoft Fabric Engineer or higher. Other certifications in the Microsoft Data and AI stack will also be considered. 

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Role Summary

• The Associate Director, Business Development – Sector and Markets Programme will be responsible for leading and executing the Sector and Markets Programme across KPMG’s One Africa. This role is central to driving sector-focused growth strategies, enhancing market penetration, and ensuring strong alignment between regional business development initiatives and KPMG’s strategic objectives.
• As the key driver of sector and market initiatives, the individual will work closely with Africa Tier 1 & 2 Sector Leaders/Partners, Lead Partners of Key Accounts, Country Business Development teams, and Global/Regional stakeholders to identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and position KPMG as the preferred advisor in key sectors across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Sector & Market Strategy Development

• Lead the development and execution of the One Africa Sector and Markets Programme, ensuring alignment with the firm’s regional growth priorities.
• Drive sector-based go-to-market strategies, leveraging market insights, client needs, and competitor intelligence.
• Collaborate with Africa Tier 1 & 2 Sector Leaders/Partners and Global Sector Leads to define focus areas, investment priorities, and client targeting strategies.

Business Development & Market Penetration

• Identify and drive new business opportunities within key sectors by working with Sector Leaders, Lead Partners of Key Accounts, BD teams, and Client Leads.
• Develop and implement strategic account-based growth initiatives for priority clients.
• Support sector leaders in designing sector-specific solutions and value propositions that align with market demands.

Key Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Support the development and execution of Africa-wide key client programs, ensuring a structured and coordinated approach to client relationship management.
• Partner with the Lead Partners of Key Accounts to enhance client coverage models, account plans, and sales effectiveness.
• Facilitate cross-border collaboration to improve One Africa client service delivery.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

• Provide ongoing market intelligence on emerging sector trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments that impact KPMG’s positioning.
• Work closely with the Insights and Research teams to generate thought leadership and client-relevant insights.

Internal Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership

• Act as the central coordinator and champion for the Africa Sector and Markets Programme, ensuring engagement across all KPMG Africa offices.
• Work closely with Africa Tier 1 & 2 Sector Leaders/Partners, Lead Partners of Key Accounts, country BD teams, marketing teams, and global networks to align business development efforts.
• Foster a high-performance culture by coaching and mentoring BD professionals across Africa.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue Growth: Contribution to sector-based revenue growth and new client wins.
• Market Expansion: Success in increasing KPMG’s market share in priority sectors.
• Client Engagement: Improvement in key client satisfaction and retention scores.
• Go-To-Market Execution: Implementation and effectiveness of sector-focused initiatives.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Effective engagement across Africa Tier 1 & 2 Sector Leaders/Partners, Lead Partners of Key Accounts, and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Strategy, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in business development, sector strategy, or markets-focused roles within professional services or a related industry.
• Proven ability to develop and execute sector-based business development strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in driving revenue growth.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to work in a matrixed, multi-country environment.
• Strong knowledge of African markets and key industry sectors.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking – Ability to design and implement growth-focused sector strategies.
• Business Development Excellence – Strong track record in identifying and converting market opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Effective in influencing senior partners, sector leaders, and global stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Leadership – Ability to drive cross-border initiatives and work in a One Africa context.
• Analytical & Market Insight – Strong understanding of African market trends and industry dynamics.

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Key responsibilities:

• The Senior Legal Consultant will be required to run and manage legal assignments at a senior legal consultant level in the legal areas referred to above. There will be a particular focus in the Data Privacy and Financial Regulatory business areas. These responsibilities will primarily include:
• preparation of privacy advice and opinions, drafting privacy gap assessment reports, supporting clients in implementing privacy controls (including drafting of data processing agreements, privacy policies and procedures and privacy notices), and performing privacy training and awareness;
• managing multi-disciplinary privacy projects;
• mentoring and growing junior colleagues from a privacy perspective; and
• the preparation and submission of proposals for “stand-alone” privacy/legal assignments as well joint assignments together with KPMG Advisory; and
• the initiation and completion of the required KPMG take-on procedures for new clients and new assignments awarded to KPMG.
• Notwithstanding the focus of the role, the successful candidate will be required to support and participate in all legal assignments across legal areas referred to above including in supporting on all aspects of M&A legal services, legal due diligences, contract drafting services, general corporate and commercial legal services, the legal analysis, design and implementation of group restructures and the preparation of legal opinions.
• In addition to the provision of sound legal services, these responsibilities will also include related marketing and administrative support including:
• marketing and the preparation and submission of proposals;
• the initiation and completion of the required KPMG take-on procedures for new clients and new assignments awarded to KPMG;
• the invoicing and collection of fees for services rendered.
• researching and preparing thought leadership / articles; and
• support in coordination of events and webinars

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Strong experience in the rendering of South African corporate and commercial law services;
• Ability to provide innovative legal solutions to clients’ business and strategic needs;
• Good skills to manage a team for successful delivery at the client;
• Sound legal technical ability and knowledge of relevant South African legislation;
• Strong ability to research legal questions and prepare sound legal opinions;
• Good presentation skills;
• Good command of the English language and effective drafting skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Client focused mindset and solution-orientated approach;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to operate proactively;
• Team player;
• Drive and enthusiasm;
• Commitment to excellence; and
• Good IT proficiency in electronic research tools and MS Teams.

Qualifications
 
Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• LLB at a South African University;
• Admitted Attorney in South Africa;
• approximately 3 to 5 years dedicated post articles experience in the legal areas referred to above

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• Supervisor in DPP Accounting, part of the dynamic team that supports the audit functions in Africa on IFRS and other financial reporting matters.

The individual will be involved in the following:

• responsible for working on mandatory and non-mandatory consultations, financial statement reviews and informal queries in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRS for SME and US GAAP (as applicable).
• Involvement in specific projects within DPP Accounting, including developing tools, templates and guidance for the audit function related to these topics.
• Assist with the development of IFRS training content for KPMG audit staff and audit clients on an annual basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and grow knowledge of IFRS with a degree of specialisation in topics / markets.
• Researching and answering accounting inquiries for KPMG staff and clients in accordance IFRS
• Active involvement in specific projects within DPP Accounting, including supporting managers and senior staff members with project implementation, and in some cases leading these projects. This includes projects related to certain operational and technical aspects of supporting the audit function, including but not limited to development of tools, templates and other supporting items.
• Assisting managers and senior managers with performing pre-issuance review of financial statements for listed companies’ and other clients.
• Staying up to date with developments in IFRS through internal research and active involvement on local, regional and/or global topic teams
• Assisting with writing technical guidance documents and other articles for KPMG partners and staff on accounting application issues.
• Involvement in client meetings (even where not required for a specific query) with managers and senior staff within DPP Accounting.  
• Assisting managers with preparing content for technical meeting topics, technical updates, training and client training.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Passion for technical accounting standards and the application thereof
• Strong client-centric skills and a passion for assisting engagement team members/clients
• Attention to detail
• Good business writing skills
• Ability and keen interest to do research, work independently and as part of a team, whilst producing and delivering good quality results
• Working knowledge of IFRS and related financial reporting requirements
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Proactive and being a “self-starter”
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good organizational, time and project management skills
• Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with people at all levels
• Professional work ethic
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint)

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Chartered Accountant with three (3) years audit experience in a training contract
• Good working knowledge of IFRS (supported through Engagement Reviews feedback)
• This opportunity is available to existing Audit Supervisors.

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• Supervisor in DPP Accounting, part of the dynamic team that supports the audit functions in Africa on IFRS and other financial reporting matters.

The individual will be involved in the following:

• responsible for working on mandatory and non-mandatory consultations, financial statement reviews and informal queries in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRS for SME and US GAAP (as applicable).
• Involvement in specific projects within DPP Accounting, including developing tools, templates and guidance for the audit function related to these topics.
• Assist with the development of IFRS training content for KPMG audit staff and audit clients on an annual basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and grow knowledge of IFRS with a degree of specialisation in topics / markets.
• Researching and answering accounting inquiries for KPMG staff and clients in accordance IFRS
• Active involvement in specific projects within DPP Accounting, including supporting managers and senior staff members with project implementation, and in some cases leading these projects. This includes projects related to certain operational and technical aspects of supporting the audit function, including but not limited to development of tools, templates and other supporting items.
• Assisting managers and senior managers with performing pre-issuance review of financial statements for listed companies’ and other clients.
• Staying up to date with developments in IFRS through internal research and active involvement on local, regional and/or global topic teams
• Assisting with writing technical guidance documents and other articles for KPMG partners and staff on accounting application issues.
• Involvement in client meetings (even where not required for a specific query) with managers and senior staff within DPP Accounting.  
• Assisting managers with preparing content for technical meeting topics, technical updates, training and client training.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Passion for technical accounting standards and the application thereof
• Strong client-centric skills and a passion for assisting engagement team members/clients
• Attention to detail
• Good business writing skills
• Ability and keen interest to do research, work independently and as part of a team, whilst producing and delivering good quality results
• Working knowledge of IFRS and related financial reporting requirements
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Proactive and being a “self-starter”
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good organizational, time and project management skills
• Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with people at all levels
• Professional work ethic
• Good computer skills (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint)

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Chartered Accountant with three (3) years audit experience in a training contract
• Good working knowledge of IFRS (supported through Engagement Reviews feedback)
• This opportunity is available to existing Audit Supervisors.