At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting services related to financial management and strategy. These individuals analyse client needs, develop financial solutions, and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their financial performance, improve decision-making, and achieve their financial goals. In economics consulting at PwC, you will apply economic principles and analytical techniques to offer advice and guidance to businesses, public agencies, or organisations. Your work involves conducting research, analysing data, and interpreting economic trends to help clients make informed decisions on various aspects such as financial strategies, market dynamics, policy implications, and resource allocation. Working in this area, you will be responsible for providing valuable insights into economic conditions, helping clients navigate challenges, optimise performance, and achieve their goals in a dynamic and ever-changing economic landscape. 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: Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story. Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities. Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback. Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations. Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant. Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels. Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness. Model 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.
We are seeking a commercially minded and analytically strong Manager / Senior Manager, Sustainability & Strategy to join our Economics and Sustainability Strategy team. This role sits at the intersection of sustainability, economic analysis, risk and business strategy, supporting senior decision-making across sectors including mining and energy, manufacturing, financial services and the public sector. The role has a strong focus on ESG implementation, regulatory response and climate and value chain risks, with particular depth in social and governance topics such as supply chain risk, human rights due diligence and regulatory compliance and / or climate and nature risk. You will lead the translation of sustainability and regulatory requirements into practical implementation programmes across business functions, working closely with economists, strategists and sector specialists. The role also requires close collaboration with the Sustainability Reporting team to ensure alignment between strategy, implementation and disclosures. The position is structured to accommodate both Manager and Senior Manager levels, with responsibilities scaling based on experience, including leadership, client ownership and business development.
Eligibility / Qualification Required:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Sustainability, Business, Engineering or a related field.
- Experience (Manager): 5–8 years relevant experience.
- Experience (Senior Manager): 8–12+ years relevant experience.
- Experience in ESG strategy, regulatory advisory, supply chain risk or governance.
- Technical Expertise: Understanding of ESG frameworks and regulations.
- Technical Expertise: Experience with due diligence, risk assessments and implementation.
- Skills: Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: ESG-related certifications (climate and nature; reporting and regulation etc.).
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working across geographies.
General Conditions:
- Location: Johannesburg or Cape Town
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
- Work Visa Sponsorship: Not available
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