Management Level
Senior ManagerJob Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in strategy consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends, assess business performance, and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimise operations, and enhance overall business performance.Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Role Summary:
Strategy&, PwC’s prestigious global strategy consulting branch, is seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager to join our Financial Services (FS) Strategy and Payments Transformation team. This dynamic team is instrumental in shaping the financial services landscape in South Africa and across the African continent. We work with prominent FS clients to establish transformative strategies and implement wide-reaching industry programmes aligned with critical policy goals such as boosting competition and enhancing financial inclusion. This aligns with PwC’s purpose to “build trust in society and solve important problems.”
Collaborating closely with our global counterparts, we support international FS clients in their complete transformation journey from strategy design to execution. Our expertise includes crafting innovative business models, developing target operating models, performing market entry assessments, and establishing strategic transformation offices with robust governance frameworks. We also excel in modernising payment systems, enabling digital ecosystems, and implementing cutting-edge payment solutions.
As part of one of the top strategy consultancies internationally, we bring unparalleled strategic insights to help clients tackle their most challenging issues and develop the critical capabilities required to excel beyond their competition. You will play a crucial role in formulating actionable strategies that enable our clients to thrive in competitive global markets.
Strategy& offers a unique career path enriched by world-class training, structured mentorship, and advanced people processes. By joining us, you become part of a global team with a legacy of generating groundbreaking ideas and thought leadership. Our focus is on developing high-impact, pragmatic strategies that address complex challenges, maximise market potential, and differentiate our clients. This involves enhancing core business capabilities to drive sustainable stakeholder value and significant impact on the bottom line.
Qualifications / Certifications required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (required)
Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MBA, CFA, CA, or equivalent) and professional certifications (e.g., PASA Academy, PMP, Six Sigma, Agile) are advantageous
Experience required:
4–8 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in a management or strategy consulting role
Demonstrated experience leading consulting engagements or internal strategic initiatives
Understanding of the financial services industry, including banking and payments
Proven track record of managing teams, client relationships, and complex project delivery
Responsibilities of role:
You will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Your responsibilities will include:
Lead end-to-end delivery of consulting engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
Design and implement strategic solutions to address client challenges and opportunities
Manage project teams, providing direction, coaching, and performance feedback
Contribute to business development through proposal development, client pitches, and thought leadership
Collaborate with internal teams to drive practice development and capability building
Monitor project financials, risks, and timelines to ensure successful execution
Adhere to PwC engagement risk management and quality procedures
Build productive and lasting relationships within Strategy& and PwC across levels and jursdictions
Skill sets required:
Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools with a strong focus on Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
Strong project management and organisational skills
Demonstrate cultural awareness and support for diversity, particularly within South African and broader African contexts
Exhibit flexibility and a commercial mindset, capable of managing a broad spectrum of responsibilities in a dynamic, results-driven environment
Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams
Role related attributes:
Commercially focussed with a client-first mindset
Confident, collaborative, and adaptable in dynamic environments
High level of professional integrity and accountability
Passion for mentoring and developing talent
* Industry experience required:
Payments and financial services experience
Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwC’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s received will be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated.
Travel Requirements
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NoJob Posting End Date
March 28, 2026