Management Level

Manager

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.

Those in corporate finance at PwC will provide strategic financial advice and solutions to help clients navigate complex business transactions and optimise their capital structure. You will analyse financial data, conduct due diligence, and assist in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

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.

PwC Deals is a leading Corporate Finance, Valuations and Transaction Services advisory business in South Africa and is currently experiencing growth, driven by long term client relationships and a strong senior team. To take full advantage of the existing growth opportunities, we are looking for ambitious and highly motivated people to join our team. 

 

A keen interest in and knowledge of the financial markets and economic environment, a desire to expand one's knowledge of financial markets, industries, deals/transactions and valuation environments, along with sound commercial and business acumen, are critical.  High agility in a demanding, fast-moving environment is essential. 

 

Qualifications: 

CA (SA) or a Masters in corporate finance/ investment analysis or an equivalent qualification  

CFA or studying towards CFA would be advantageous 

 

Experience: 

Prior business valuation experience will be highly preferential;   

A keen interest in and knowledge of the financial markets and economic environment, a desire to expand one's knowledge of financial markets, industries, deals/transactions and valuation environments, along with sound commercial and business acumen, are critical. 

The ability to write succinct, well-structured reports/ deliverables; 

Strong time and project management skills and a proven ability to manage allocated sections of work;  

Proven ability to work effectively and accurately on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives as well as the ability to run projects or tasks independently when necessary; and 

Advanced knowledge and experience of the Microsoft suite of products, including proficiency in MS Excel. 

 

Role and Responsibilities: 

You will play an active role in the team, executing and delivering client projects across a broad range of business, intangible asset and other valuations, including acquisitions, disposals, tax & regulatory compliance and financial reporting.  In this role, you will gain exposure to a diverse range of clients, from global multinationals to entrepreneurial, owner-managed businesses, covering both domestic and cross-border work. 

 

You should display the following skills and competencies:   

A well-organised and self-directed individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organisation;   

Good problem-solving capabilities, including critical thinking;   

Outstanding financial and analytical skills;   

Excellent communication skills, including active listening and verbal communication  

The ability to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders and internally;   

A keen interest in further developing one's financial modelling skills;  

A desire to seek learning opportunities and readiness for a steep learning curve;   

Ability to thrive in an unstructured environment where each day is different; and  

A team player who works effectively and accurately under pressure, delivering quality outputs within tight deadlines. 

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

October 14, 2025