Management Level

Senior Associate

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.

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 isn’t 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 Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Role Summary: 

South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) 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 business and make it fit for the future. 

 

We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and 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. 

 

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 seeking Programme Officers to play a pivotal role in delivering major public sector transformation programmes. This role provides a stepping stone for ambitious professionals who want to develop their programme management expertise, leadership skills, and strategic impact while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 

As a Programme Officer, you will have direct exposure to programme leadership, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, ensuring the effective planning, governance, risk management, and execution of large-scale public sector programmes. You will be responsible for coordinating multiple workstreams, managing programme risk, and supporting the seamless delivery of outcomes that make a real difference to society. 

This is an exciting opportunity for high-calibre professionals with a passion for programme management and public sector impact. The role provides a clear pathway to leadership, offering experience in complex programme delivery, stakeholder management, and business transformation, positioning you for future career growth within programme management, consulting, or transformation management. 

If you are driven by the challenge of delivering large-scale change, solving complex problems, and shaping the future of public services, we want to hear from you. 

Qualifications / Certifications required:

Required:

NQF Level 7 or above (ZA) 

At least 2 years of experience in a programme management, project management, or consulting role, preferably within public sector.  

Preferred: 

Industry-recognised programme or project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, AgilePM) 

 

Experience required: 

Strong background in programme / project management (ideally within the public sector) including:  

 

Planning: Experience in project or programme planning, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met. ​ 

Risk management: Experience maintaining and updating risk registers. Ability to identify risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies. Understanding and implementation of compliance and governance frameworks in programme delivery.​ 

Reporting: Experience in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports. Ability to track and monitor programme performance using KPIs. ​ 

Budget management: Basic understanding of budget management and cost tracking. Experience with resource allocation and forecasting. Ability to ensure efficient allocation of resources within financial constraints.​ 

Contracting: Experience drafting contracts and coordinating reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements and organisational policies.​ 

Coordination: Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to facilitate meetings and workshops. Interest in working with people from different countries and backgrounds.​ 

Knowledge management: Experience in managing programme documentation and knowledge repositories. Strong attention to detail in maintaining accessible and structured information for future reference.​ 

Responsibilities of role: 

As a Programme Officer within our Enterprise Transformation team, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of complex public sector programmes. Key responsibilities include: 

Developing and maintaining programme plan.​ 

Upward management of senior team members to ensure deliverables are client-ready and submitted on time. ​ 

Manage risk reporting, including maintaining programme risk log​. 

Facilitate internal programme-wide risk meetings. ​ 

Maintain programme documentation and filing structures, ensuring accurate records are kept. ​ 

Support budget tracking and financial reporting for the programme.​ 

Draft statements of work for workpackages, including resource plan and budget. ​ 

Drafting contracts and coordinating reviews and signature. ​ 

Preparation of presentations, reports, and programme updates for clients and senior leadership. ​ 

KPI milestone reporting​. 

Initial drafting of work package statement of work, resource plan and budget.​ 

Managing regular pipeline calls with alliance partners​. 

Facilitating team-wide calls.​ 

Implementing PwC internal processes including compliance. 

 

Beyond your core responsibilities, you will also: 

Shape the future of public services, working on large-scale programmes that deliver real impact to communities. 

Leverage cutting-edge technology and digital tools to enhance programme efficiency and effectiveness. 

Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team, working with global experts and industry leaders. 

 

Desirable skill sets include: 

Planning and coordination: strong organisational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and experience supporting project planning.  

Risk management: ability to track risks and issues, ensuring appropriate documentation and escalation when needed.  

 Reporting and documentation: strong writing skills to prepare reports, meeting notes, and project updates.  

Financial administration: basic understanding of budget management and resource allocation.  

Stakeholder engagement: strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across teams. 

Technology & Compliance: comfortable working with digital tools for tracking progress and ensuring compliance with company policies. 

Role related attributes: 

A proactive and self-motivated approach to problem solving; taking ownership to drive results.  

Strong organisational and time-management skills with an ability to navigate complexity and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. 

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage documentation accurately. 

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills—comfortable working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams  

Passionate about making a real-world impact.  

 

* Industry experience required: 

The following experience is desirable:  

Experience of supporting delivery of large programmes, ideally in the Public Sector  

Experience of working collaboratively with external teams and subject matter experts to benefit project work and recommendations.  

Experience of working within large, complex programmes.  

Experience in working with agile and scaled agile delivery approaches. 

 

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

July 23, 2025