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PwC South Africa; Dadri; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking an Associate in Risk Management to help maintain regulatory compliance and manage risks for clients. The role focuses on governance, risk controls, and delivering practical solutions within tight timelines.

Responsibilities include enforcing methodologies (Agile/PRINCE2/PMBOK), dashboarding for oversight, and mentoring project managers. Strong communication, leadership and Jira/MS Project experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Controls Testing, IFC / SOX testing.
• Experience in governance, risk controls and compliance is preferred.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical solutions and deliver quality outcomes within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Methodology & Standards: Establishing and enforcing standard project methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, PMBOK), tools, and KPIs.
• Governance & Reporting: Developing executive dashboards to track project progress, quality, budget, and compliance.
• Resource Management: Allocating resources efficiently, tracking capacity, and resolving resource conflicts across projects.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks at both project and portfolio levels.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensuring all initiatives align with company goals and prioritizing projects accordingly.
• Support & Training: Providing mentoring, training, and support to project managers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

B.Com

MBA (Finance)

CA Inter

CMA

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector FS X-Sector Specialism Risk Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. Those in governance, risk, controls and compliance at PwC will be responsible for confirming regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients. Your work will involve providing advice and solutions to help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

Why PWC At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other.

Responsibilities

• Methodology & Standards: Establishing and enforcing standard project methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, PMBOK), tools, and KPIs.
• Governance & Reporting: Developing executive dashboards to track project progress, quality, budget, and compliance.
• Resource Management: Allocating resources efficiently, tracking capacity, and resolving resource conflicts across projects.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks at both project and portfolio levels.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensuring all initiatives align with company goals and prioritizing projects accordingly.
• Support & Training: Providing mentoring, training, and support to project managers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Usually 5+ years in project management, with prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certifications are highly valued.
• Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project) and proficiency in financial reporting.

Mandatory Skill Sets

• Methodology & Standards: Establishing and enforcing standard project methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, PMBOK), tools, and KPIs.
• Governance & Reporting: Developing executive dashboards to track project progress, quality, budget, and compliance.
• Resource Management: Allocating resources efficiently, tracking capacity, and resolving resource conflicts across projects.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks at both project and portfolio levels.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensuring all initiatives align with company goals and prioritizing projects accordingly.
• Support & Training: Providing mentoring, training, and support to project managers.

Preferred Skill Sets

• Methodology & Standards: Establishing and enforcing standard project methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, PMBOK), tools, and KPIs.
• Governance & Reporting: Developing executive dashboards to track project progress, quality, budget, and compliance.
• Resource Management: Allocating resources efficiently, tracking capacity, and resolving resource conflicts across projects.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks at both project and portfolio levels.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensuring all initiatives align with company goals and prioritizing projects accordingly.
• Support & Training: Providing mentoring, training, and support to project managers.

Years of Experience Required: 5-8 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Controls Testing, IFC / SOX Testing.

Education Qualification B.Com / M.Com / CMA / CA Inter / MBA (Finance) / CA Experience using recognized internal audit and controls testing methodologies/frameworks. Ability to translate business requirements into practical solutions and deliver quality outcomes within timelines.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Controls Testing Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Reasoning, Application Software, Business Data Analytics, Business Management, Business Technology, Business Transformation, Communication, Digital Tooling, Documentation Development, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Optimism, Performance Assessment, Performance Management Software, Problem Solving {+ 14 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date September 17, 2026