SATIC - Strategist (Associate)

PwC Careers Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking well-rounded individuals for a strategy role in its South African Technology & Innovation Centre. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a relevant degree, and 1-3 years of experience in strategy or policy roles, preferably in the public sector. The role involves delivering strategic recommendations and supporting business development efforts in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a strategy or policy role.
• Proficiency in strategy frameworks and analysis.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of strategy projects for public sector clients.
• Develop strategic recommendations based on robust evidence.
• Conduct research and data analysis to inform client decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree

Master's degree

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.

We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and who want to be a part of a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society.

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real people’s lives.

The Role :

We are looking for well-rounded individuals with excellent technical, presentation and people skills to join our growing team. Within this role, you will be leveraging your strategy and analytical experience to:

• Support the delivery of strategy projects for public sector clients through research, analysis and structured problem-solving.
• Develop and deliver strategic recommendations that address complex public sector challenges, grounded in robust evidence and client engagement.
• Conduct desk research, interviews and data analysis to generate insights that inform client decisions.
• Help build and test hypotheses to address complex challenges across the UK public sector.
• Contribute to slide decks, reports and other deliverables that communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client meetings.
• Manage and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Participate in internal meetings, training, and knowledge sharing to accelerate your development.
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative and a commitment to delivering high-quality work that supports client impact.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, policies, and reforms across the UK public sector, and reflect these in your advice.

Requirements :

• Typically, an undergraduate degree in any field; a master’s degree is desirable.
• At least 1-3 years of relevant experience in a strategy or policy role, ideally gained in the public sector or at another consultancy.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in strategy frameworks, strategy development and analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proven ability to synthesise complex information.
• Excellent organisation and time management capabilities, including the ability to execute tasks independently and see them through to completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different audiences and seniority levels.
• Ability to work effectively in teams across multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• A passion for helping to solve complex problems within the public sector, including curiosity for why public services work the way they do – and how they can be improved