Associate Director

PwC - Global; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Director in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, to lead audit and assurance services. The role requires overseeing a portfolio of private clients, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving business growth while mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will possess a CA(SA) qualification and at least 8 years of relevant experience in an accounting environment. Strong leadership and communication skills are crucial as the director will be part of the regional leadership team.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in an accounting environment, preferably within an audit or similar organization.
• Good understanding and working experience in IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the Assurance Leadership team for the PwC Eastern Cape region.
• Engagement leader for a portfolio of clients.
• Provide oversight of managers and staff, including coaching and training.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Analytical and solution-driven

Proven leadership abilities

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long‑term, short‑term, detail‑oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system‑level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce 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

Our non‑attest division offers an integrated range of non‑audit business services, aimed at positioning the firm as a trusted business advisor to owner‑managed businesses.

The position includes f ulfilling the engagement leader role on a portfolio of private clients consisting of individuals, trusts, close corporations and companies , signing independent review and compilation reports.

Beyond these engagement specific responsibilities, the individual will s upport the partner in leading this division, by providing oversight of the managers and staff, coordinating the day‑to‑day operations and identifying and pursuing opportunities for growth.

This is a senior position, taking ownership of an important part of our PwC business and being an integral part of our PwC regional leadership team in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications / Certifications required

CA(SA)

Experience required

• A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in a n accounting environment, preferably within an audit or similar organisation.
• Must have a good understanding and working experience in IFRS, IFRS for SMEs and taxation.

Responsibilities of role

• Participate as a member of the Assurance Leadership team for the PwC Eastern Cape region.
• Engagement leader for portfolio of clients.
• Provide oversight of managers and staff, including allocation of work, coaching and training, review of outputs and performance management.
• Interactions with clients, including identifying and executing opportunities for growth.
• Tax planning and calculations.
• Other operational functions.

Skill sets required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to take ownership of issues.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills (self and others).
• Ability to coach other staff members on complex issues.
• Attention to detail / Accuracy.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Analytical and solution driven.
• Pro‑active and committed to delivery.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Proven leadership abilities.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

January 30, 2026