Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in project portfolio management focus on optimising project portfolios to drive strategic business outcomes. These individuals oversee project selection, prioritisation, and resource allocation to facilitate successful project delivery.
In project management at PwC, you will oversee and coordinate various projects to facilitate successful delivery within budget and timeline. You will leverage strong organisational and communication skills to effectively manage teams and stakeholders.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

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

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

About PwC SATIC and the role

Our new South Africa Delivery Centre is the latest part of PwC, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world. PwC leads the way in human led, technology-enabled professional services working with clients to transform their organisations and make them fit for the future. We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, fused with outstanding technical capabilities, who want to be a part of a community of solvers to tackle the biggest challenges in society.

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech, and making a difference to real people’s lives. We are building one of the most innovative and exciting capabilities in the consulting industry. Are you ready to make a tangible impact with our clients across a range of industries, including Private Sector, Financial Services, and Public Sector organisations? Join our well-established and rapidly expanding team within our Supply Chain and Procurement practice, where we specialise in delivering transformative commercial and procurement solutions for our clients.

This role is cross-sector, offering the opportunity to work across multiple industries and client contexts, supporting organisations to drive innovation, value, and operational excellence.

Summary:

In this pivotal role, you will leverage your deep expertise in Procurement, Operations Improvement, Cost Reduction and Digital Transformation to deliver strategic insights and lead complex projects. Your work will drive measurable improvements in performance and cost, while enabling clients to accelerate their digital innovation and procurement transformation agendas

Qualifications /Certifications required:

Supply Chain and Procurement Management NQF 5/6/7/8

Experience required:

· 5+ years’ experience in procurement, cost reduction, operations improvement, and/or digital transformation, with a proven track record of delivering outcomes across complex, high-value, or non-standard categories and projects.

· Experience delivering successful projects in a consulting, professional services, or industry environment.

Responsibilities of role:

Deliver procurement projects aligned to best practice including:

· Developing and successfully executing category strategies across indirect and direct categories in diverse industry contexts across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle; including category planning, opportunity assessment, negotiation, supplier management and contract management.

· Leading the design and implementation of Delivery Model Assessments Procurement Strategies, often in complex, high value or novel categories.

Deliver procurement transformation and Operations Improvements projects including:

· The design and implementation of procurement operating models, processes, systems and tools.

· Analyse current operational practices and identify areas for improvement to streamline processes and increase efficiency. Develop and implement operational strategies that align with client goals and industry standards.

· Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies.

Digital Transformation:

Guide clients through the digital transformation journey, from strategy development to implementation. Identify opportunities for digital innovation, including automation, data analytics, and advanced technologies. Develop and execute digital strategies that enhance operational capabilities and drive competitive advantage.

Cost Reduction:

Conduct thorough cost analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies within the supply chain. Develop and implement cost management strategies that align with client objectives

and industry best practices. Provide expertise in cost estimation, cost control, and cost reduction initiatives.

Client Engagement & Leadership:

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor. Lead project teams, manage project timelines, and ensure deliverables meet client expectations and quality standards. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Join us and become part of a team that's not just consulting but transforming our clients’ industries. Your role will drive significant value, foster groundbreaking innovation, and make a lasting impact. Elevate your career with PwC and be a catalyst for real-world change.

Desirable skill sets include:

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop data-driven insights and recommendations.

· Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of delivering measurable value (e.g. cost reduction, cost avoidance, or service improvement).

· Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Role related attributes:

· Proficiency in relevant procurement and digital tools (e.g. ERP systems, data analytics platforms, and source-to-pay solutions).

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

June 25, 2026