Job Description

Management Level

Associate

& Summary

At PwC, our people in people strategy focus on developing and implementing long-term strategies to align the organisation's human capital with its overall business objectives. This involves analysing workforce trends, applying the latest HR strategy, long-term workforce planning and improving overall employee experience.




In business partnering at PwC, you will focus on strategic consulting with business stakeholders, advising on people strategies, policies and programmes to achieve current and future business objectives and overcome people related challenges. You will work collaboratively with the wider HR team to shape the Firm's people strategy and priorities based on their understanding of the business as well as influence the business alignment with and adoption of firmwide direction.
Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.


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


Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development. Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential. Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas. Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback. Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns. Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness. Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

About PwC SATIC and the role

Within PwC's South Africa Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC), the HC Administrator plays a pivotal role in driving organisational success by serving as a HC professional an d operational catalyst. The H C Administrator plays a pivotal role in supporting the effective functioning of H C Operations. This role involves advanced administrative support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in H C processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, discretion, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications /

Certifications required:

Degree in HR Management, Psychology or related field.

Experience required:

2-3 years working experience in HR Administration or a similar role Proficiency in HRIS (Workday or similar) Strong understanding of HR policies and best practices. Knowledge of South African labour and employment laws is advantageous .

Responsibilities of role:

HR Operations Support

Provide comprehensive administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, benefits, performance management, and offboarding. Assist with graduate recruitment and candidate assessments on an ad hoc basis. HC Query management.

Employee Records Management

Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with data protection regulations. Accurate and organised recording keeping of all performance, disciplinary and IR processes on employees.

Onboarding & Offboarding

Coordinate new joiner activities for onboarding and follow the in-firm activities to ensure a great new joiner experience. Support offboarding processes and documentation.

Data Reporting & Analysis

Data quality management on Workday Utili s e Workday and other HR tools effectively.

Compliance & Policy Administration

Stay updated on employment laws and contract regulations. Administer employment contracts and maintain signed records.

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

Desirable skill sets

include:

Excellent Communication

: Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external candidates.

Organi

s

ational

Agility

: Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and attention to detail.

Analytical Mindset

: Comfortable interpreting HR metrics and data to inform decision-making.

Resilience

: Maintains composure and effectiveness under pressure, adapting to changing priorities with confidence.

Curiosity

: Demonstrates a proactive interest in learning and improving HR practices, systems, and processes.

Team Focused:

Values collaboration and contribute s positively to team dynamics and shared goals.

Learning Mindset

: Embraces continuous development and seeks opportunities to grow professionally.

Positive Energy

: Brings enthusiasm and a constructive attitude to daily interactions and challenges.

Approachability

: Builds trust and rapport with colleagues through openness, empathy, and supportiveness.

Proactiveness

: Anticipates needs, takes initiative, and drives tasks forward independently to ensure timely and effective outcomes.

Add-on to job advert:

Agencies

please note:

This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwC's Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs received will be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

October 18, 2025