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Job Description & Summary

A career in our Strategy Consulting practice, within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.

We are one of the top three strategy consultancies globally, bringing the very best strategic thinking to help clients solve their toughest problems, and build the differentiating capabilities they need to outperform their competitors. In joining, you’ll help develop strategies that translate into action and help our clients power ahead in fiercely competitive global markets.
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 an Associate, 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:

• Invite and provide evidence-based feedback in a timely and constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements.
• Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with technical developments for business area.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in written form.
• Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, 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 an Associate, 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:

•  Using strategic business consulting skills, to work with clients through all stages of strategy based transformation projects,
•  Provide support in the consultation with clients to identify, clarify, and resolve complex issues critical to clients' strategic and operating success.
•  Developing insights, conducting independent analysis and developing hypothesis-based
• recommendations as part of the development of client specific transformational strategies,
•  Develop conclusions and recommendations, write reports, assist in client presentations and provide implementation assistance as required.

Key Attributes

•  Comfortable delivering both formal & informal presentations both internally & externally, 
•  Strong written report skills are essential, 
•  Ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation (client and internal),establishing your credibility and gaining trust, 
•  Flexibility and commercialism to manage a diverse range of responsibilities in a dynamic & results oriented environment,
•  Ability to work in teams in a strategic consulting environment as well as autonomously,
•  Excellent communication skills.

Qualifications 

•  Min 70% average in your undergraduate degree in commerce, sciences, engineering, mathematics and technology,
•  Post-grad in disciplines mentioned above will be advantageous, 
•  Foreign language skills and international work experience will be advantageous.

Characteristics

•  Self-motivated and capable of developing innovative approaches to difficult issues
•  Highly analytical and structured thinking (hypotheses-based analysis) 
•  Excellent quantitative skills and highly levels of attention to detail 
•  Flexibility in adjusting to highly varied projects and environments
•  Resilience and ability to adapt in unfamiliar industries and functions 
•  Good interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a team environment, 
•  High energy level

Job Posting End Date
February 28, 2020

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Job Description & Summary
A career in our Reward practice, within People and Organisation services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients reset their talent strategies and deliver extraordinary business results through their people. We focus on evaluating and managing their unique challenges so our clients can maximise their return on the overall investment in human capital. You’ll gain a tremendous depth of expertise in all aspects of human capital, including creating sustainable value through people culture and change, designing compensation and retirement strategies, and improving human capital operations.

Our team helps organisations set their compensation strategies through analysis of industry benchmarks, company policies and culture, and employee performance. As part of our team, you’ll help our clients determine their compensation structure, executive pay packages, legal and regulatory requirements, tax implications, and financial reporting and accounting advice.
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.

Brief Outline / Purpose of Job     
As a Reward Consultant you will be consulting on projects across the full spectrum of remuneration.

This includes executive and non-executive director benchmarking, variable pay review and design, indicative financial modelling, drafting of remuneration reports, researching investor views, and understanding corporate governance best practice.

Role/Job Description
As a Manager/Senior Manager you will primarily be involved in the following –

• Reviewing executive and non-executive benchmarking prepared by junior colleague including LTI valuations. Contributing to development of methodology.
• Preparation and review of indicative financial models to demonstrate cost/benefit analysis of variable pay arrangements.
• Performance condition testing e.g. Total Shareholder Return.
• Conducting critical reviews of client’s remuneration practices, and drafting papers including review outcomes and recommendations for new structures to clients.
• Short-term and long-term incentive review and design.
• Analysis of remuneration reporting in light of King IV (corporate governance recommendations) and assisting clients with preparing remuneration reports and policies to be contained in the integrated annual report of the company.
• Monitoring of institutional investor voting patterns and regulation, and analysis of these trends with respect to both design and disclosure of all aspects of remuneration (in particular executive remuneration).
• An awareness of topical issues surrounding executive reward, both globally and locally, and the preparation of communication material to remuneration committees regarding this information, as well as providing ongoing advice.
• Managing client relationships.
• Project managing client engagements.
• Responsibility for risk management procedures and managing costs/fees.
• Attending client meetings.
• Assisting with the preparation of client publications.

Other activities that the practice undertakes which you may be involved in –

• Preparation of formal legal documentation regarding the operation of long-term incentive / share plans e.g. plan rules, award letters, etc.
• Ensuring legal/regulatory compliance with regard to long-term incentive / share plans e.g. JSE Listings Requirements, Companies Act. This may include liaising with sponsors, external lawyers, JSE contacts, etc of clients.
• Drafting employee communications regarding short-term and long-term incentives.
• Research on technical, legal, tax, and topical issues arising in connection with executive reward and incentives.
• Drafting tax opinions in connection with executive reward and incentives, including broad-based employee schemes, trusts, long-term incentives / share plans, etc.
• Advising PwC offices in other countries on the South African tax consequences of incentive arrangements, and liaising with foreign PwC offices to ascertain the implications of South African incentive arrangements in foreign jurisdictions, compiling responses and presenting to clients.

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Strong analytical tendency with attention to detail and logical thinking ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good organization and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently and to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Client service and results oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills and work towards team goals.
• Ability to deal with multiple demands under tight client deadlines.
• Self-managed, motivator, enthusiastic.
• Take ownership of personal development.
• Good at giving and receiving feedback.
• Eager to learn and quick to grasp new concepts.
• Integrity and judgement about work and relationships.
• Comfortable building relationships and communicating with people at all levels.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office programmes e.g. Powerpoint, Word, Excel.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or Lawyer would be highly desirable.
• 3+ years of experience as a remuneration consultant

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Job Description & Summary
A career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. You’ll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth.

Our Business Analysis - Practice Support team oversees Information Technology project lifecycles to help align our Information Technology solutions with our business needs by identifying and addressing gaps. As a part of the team, you’ll help optimise opportunity cost, document the right requirements to create solutions that meet user needs, improve efficiency by reducing rework, and shortening project timelines.
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.

HEAD OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS | AFRICA ONETECHNOLOGY
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

IFS ONETECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT – HEAD OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS

• Is the custodian of all Business Analysis Policies, Procedures & Templates?
• Is the Change Manager responsible for change management & communication in the Business Analysis COE.
• Is the Project Lead of business process improvement projects and initiatives in the in the Business Analysis COE.
• Lead Business Analysis Team to deliver solutions accords all Cross Line of Service ICT Portfolios.
• Shall source in best practice from the PwC Global (& industry standards) & translate it to local PwC Africa standard for process improvement.
• Ensure team is sufficiently resourced and skilled to deliver on all LoS projects.

STRATEGY DESIGN & EXECUTION

• Define, Manage & Ensure effective execution of the Business Analysis Strategy.
• Define, Manage & Ensure effective implementation of the Business Analysis Centre of Excellence.

GOVERNANCE AND TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Manage & Implement the Business Analysis Strategy.
• Manage & Implement Business Analysis Centre of Excellence.
• Manage & Lead the Business Analysis Team. (Manager(s), Senior and Junior Associates)
• Manage & Monitor the Performance of each Manager(s), Senior and Junior Associates. (Business Analyst)
• Identify and recommend best suited training for all Business Analysts.
• Ensure effective reporting of all team members.
• Manage & ensure effective support and guidance for all Business Analysts.
• Determine & Sign-off all Business Analysts KPI’s
   

MATURITY REPORTING – MONTHLY, QUARTERLY & ANNUAL REPORTING

• To report Weekly status updates and Quarterly progress report to the Associate Director of Business Change and Service.
• To coordinate, consolidate & prepare Annual BA Centre of Excellence Maturity Report on team members performance report
   

SOLUTION ANALYSIS & DESIGN

• Lead and Guide Business Analyst on various business solution designs.
• Lead and Recommend best practice solution design methodologies for Business Analyst.
• Designs complex processes and reviews the work of Senior Business Analysts | Consultants.
   

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• End-to-End Management of Consultant (external) contracts
• Organise & conduct supplier forums to give feedback on contactor performance.
• Negotiate contracts(rates) with vendors and service providers.
• Periodic six-month review of various contractors.

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

• Participates in and lead change management activities associated with projects.
• Engage Leadership and stakeholders to obtain support and buy in for changes.
• Partner with management, project champions & process owners to align process improvement initiatives with business objectives.

MENTORING AND COACHING

• Mentor Snr, Intermediate and Jnr Business Analysts or OneTechnology Staff Members
• Coach Snr, Intermediate and Jnr Business Analysts or OneTechnology Staff Members

Job Posting End Date
March 6, 2020