SATIC: HCM Implementation Support Consultant (Durban)

PwC Careers Africa; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 980,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Careers Africa is seeking an experienced Human Capital Management (HCM) professional to help drive technology-enabled HR transformations through Workday HCM implementations for global clients. You will combine people process expertise with Workday solutions to modernise HR across multiple industries.

The role requires 2–3 years of HCM experience, familiarity with HRIS tools, and a willingness to engage in UK-standard office hours with a hybrid work arrangement post-training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, HRM, Psychology, Business or Information Systems.
• 2–3 years HCM experience, including Workday HCM core modules.
• Workday HCM Core Services Certification preferred but not required.
• Pro Certification (Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand HR operating models, processes, and requirements.
• Support design and implementation of future-state HR processes enabled by Workday HCM.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, process workshops, and design sessions.
• Provide functional expertise across HCM domains: Core HCM, Recruitment, Talent & Performance, Learning, Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, Reporting & Analytics.
• Participate in all phases of Workday implementation.

Skills

HR Process Design

Workday HCM

HRIS Experience

Requirements Gathering

Change Management

HR Transformation

Analytics Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM/Industrial Psychology/Business Management/Information Systems/Commerce

Tools

SAP

Oracle HCM

SAP SuccessFactors

Workday

Job description

South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is the latest part of PwC, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world. PwC leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future.

About PwC SATIC and the role:

PwC's South Africa Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is a strategic delivery hub within PwC's global network, supporting large-scale business and technology transformation programmes through human-led, technology-enabled delivery. Our Workday practice partners with global PwC member firms to design, implement, optimise, and support leading Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions for clients across multiple industries.

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Human Capital Management (HCM) professional who is passionate about technology and interested in building a career in the digital transformation and enterprise application consulting space. This role is ideal for candidates who have strong HR, HCM, HRIS, or HR transformation experience and want to transition into technology-enabled consulting, working on Workday HCM implementations for global clients. The successful candidate will combine people process expertise with technology solutions to help organisations transform the way they manage their workforce.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

Bachelor's Degree in:

• Human Resource Management
• Industrial Psychology
• Business Management
• Information Systems
• Commerce
• Related field

Experience required:

• 2-3 years
• HCM Systems experience (i.e. SAP or Oracle).
• Workday HCM Core Services Certification or Workday HCM Pro preferred but not necessary.

Additional Pro Certification (Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation) is highly advantageous

Responsibilities of role:

Partner with clients to understand HR operating models, processes, and business requirements.

Support the design and implementation of future-state HR processes enabled by Workday HCM.

Facilitate requirements gathering, process workshops, and design sessions.

Provide functional expertise across HCM domains including:

• Core HCM
• Recruitment
• Talent & Performance
• Learning
• Compensation
• Benefits
• Absence Management
• Reporting and Analytics

Participate in all phases of Workday implementation

Desirable skill sets include:

• HRIS experience (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, etc.).
• HR Transformation or Digital HR projects.
• Shared services, global HR operations, or process improvement initiatives.
• Consulting or professional services experience.
• Change management and organisational transformation exposure.

The successful candidates will be required to work the standard office hours of the United Kingdom office. During the training period, attendance in the office will be required on a daily basis. Following the completion of training, candidates will transition to a hybrid working model. Please note that PwC SATIC is currently refining its hybrid working approach, and this remains subject to change in line with business, client, and team requirements.