Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Organisation Strategy

Management Level

Associate

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 a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. 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 give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.Share and collaborate effectively with others.Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.Follow risk management and compliance procedures.Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.Build and maintain an internal and external network.Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Role 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.

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

Role related attributes:

Ability to lead teams in an autonomous strategic, consulting environment and be seen as a strong team player with excellent communication and client handling skills

Self-motivated and capable of developing innovative approaches to difficult issues

Excellent attention to detail

Highly analytical mind and structured thinking with sound business judgment and maturity, including the ability to develop a “big picture” view (intellectual curiosity) 

Ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation (client and internal), rapidly building rapport, establishing your credibility and gaining trust 

Good organisational, time management and planning skills

Positive outlook and contributor to a healthy team environment

 

* Industry experience required:

Relevant professional experience at a top strategy consulting firm

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

June 28, 2024