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Job Location drjobs

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions divestitures and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.

In transaction services at PwC you will provide strategic advice and support to clients in their mergers acquisitions and divestitures. Your work will include conducting due diligence financial analysis and managing the transaction process.

Focused on relationships you are building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations you are growing your personal brand deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity you are comfortable when the path forward isnt clear you ask questions and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
  • Use a broad range of tools methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
  • Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
  • Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
  • Use reflection to develop self awareness enhance strengths and address development areas.
  • Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
  • Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

About the role

Associates / Senior Associates

We are looking for top talent. High energy and driven individuals who want to learn about and get exposure to Deals environment in South Africa and globally. The role requires a strong academic record with a natural business acumen and critical thinking skills. PwC Deal team members need to be motivated and eager to learn from their immediate superiors constantly looking to better themselves and the business. Given the senior level of stakeholders a high degree of professionalism and professional maturity is .

The is a junior role offering an exciting career opportunity for massive growth and development. You will be given exposure to interesting and exciting strategy engagements as well as the opportunity to be a part of a growing team within PwC.

Associates / Senior Associates are integral in delivering successful projects; combining razor-sharp analysis with creative problem-solving. As Associates / Senior Associates on our team you will be involved in:

  • Market and competitor analysis (market sizing drivers and dynamics competitive intensity etc.)

  • Customer analysis (customer referencing key purchase criteria trend analysis etc.)

  • Internal analysis (strategic analysis business model review financial analysis)

To equip our Associates / Senior Associates to do this we develop talented individuals through formal and on-the-job training in subjects such as:

  • primary research and data gathering;

  • data analysis;

  • report writing and effective communication;

  • developing hypotheses and problem solving; and

  • effective use of appropriate techniques and tools.

About you

  • Outstanding academic track record (Honours or Masters level from a top-tier university; preference for a Business Science Commerce Economics Engineering or Science degree)

  • Previous strategy and / or Commercial Due Diligence experience (minimum 18-24 months) either in a corporate strategy or Big 4 / strategy consultancy environment

  • Strong intellectual ability commercial awareness analytical skills flexibility

  • Able to effectively work in small teams consisting of highly ambitious and driven individuals

  • Confidence and credibility to present your opinions to senior team members

  • Work ethic and commitment to the team our work can involve working outside of a regular 9-to-5 routine and it is important you are highly motivated and hungry for the opportunity to make a difference from day one

  • High degree of professionalism and professional maturity

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Job Posting End Date

July 22 2025




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Employment Type

Full-Time

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