Global Human Capital Chief of Staff Support
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
Management Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in business services and support focus on providing efficient and effective administrative support to enable smooth operations within the organisation. This includes managing schedules coordinating meetings and handling confidential information.Those in operations and strategy at PwC will track manage and report on strategic initiatives and this role you will support leaders by handling key responsibilities representing their point of view in meetings and decisions and anticipating their future needs. Additionally you will organise leadership team calls and meetings oversee research and data analysis promote consistent execution across sectors and collaborate across lines of service for knowledge sharing and promoting technology/tools for sales and delivery.
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.
Summary Description:
Briefly describe what this job is expected toaccomplish including the purpose and/or type of interactions with others. (ex. The Head of Sales will be PwCs senior-most sales-focused executive. S/he will evolve & expand an already successful organization into a world class growth engine & develop an ambitiousvisionstrategy & execution plan that guides PwC toward achievement of aggressive revenueobjectives.)
This position works closely with the Chief of Staff & Global Human Capital Leader to enable the execution of our Global People Strategy across the network. Responsibilities include supporting with the GHC budget & operations as well as communications & meetings for the GHC team & the broader community of HC leaders. The individual should be agile and proactiveready to tackle a broad portfolio & a strong relationship builder. Interactions are with global leaders at the highest level of responsibility in the network.
Knowledge/Skills
Each skill must start with actions verbs and ending with a semi-colon (ex. Building and managing relationships with other functions and the business across a global network including effectively managing a matrixedorganization;
Demonstrating thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success:
Buildingmaintainingand utilising networks of deep relationships with team members and stakeholders including HC and Network leadership;
Working independently to manage time and workload effectivelywitha high levelof quality in support of leadership priorities;
Keen eye for detail and project management / planning;
Developing and editing internal business communications including the drafting of communications social media materials talking points and presentations consistent with global strategy and standards;
Supportingacross the budget cycle including planningstakeholderengagementand cost tracking;
Experience using MS office (including maintaining SPO sites etc.)
Approaching problem solving creatively emphasising a solution-oriented approach to the role;
Organisinglogisticsand admin forlarge-scale virtual and in-person meetings and events;
Working onfrequent daily ad hoc requests/projects;
Working proactively with the ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines coping with different time zones and cultural diversity;
Demonstratinga high levelof analytical andproblem-solvingskills; and
Learning quickly and applying knowledge to meet a range of tasks and demands.
Job Details
Demonstratinga high levelof analytical andproblem-solvingskills; and
Learning quickly and applying knowledge to meet a range of tasks and demands.
Minimum degree:
High School Diploma
Degree preferred:
Bachelors Degree
Job Details
Include minimum years of work experience and details around prior experience
Sr Associate: 2 years
Percentage of travel time (select one):
0-20%
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoJob Posting End Date
May 25 2026Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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