HR Transformation Manager at The PwC – Apply now!

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: HR Transformation Manager
Company: PwC South Africa
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Work Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 5 February 2026

COMPANY OVERVIEW

PwC is a global professional services firm providing industry-focused assurance, tax, and advisory services. In South Africa, PwC operates at the forefront of innovation through its South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC), combining human-led expertise with technology-enabled solutions to help organisations transform and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

JOB OVERVIEW

PwC is looking for an experienced HR Transformation Manager to lead complex HR transformation initiatives for high-profile clients. This role focuses on redesigning HR processes, implementing HR technologies, refining operating models, and improving HR service delivery. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, guide multidisciplinary teams, and deliver solutions that align people strategies with business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage workstreams within large-scale HR transformation projects

• Design and implement efficient, future-ready HR processes and operating models

• Drive HRIS implementations and technology-enabled HR solutions

• Partner with leadership teams on organisation design and workforce strategy

• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements and ensure stakeholder alignment

• Apply change management principles to support adoption and sustainability

• Mentor team members and contribute to building high-performing consulting teams

• Manage project governance including risk, budget, quality, and reporting

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• Master’s degree (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR transformation, HR consulting, or HR leadership roles

• Proven experience delivering HR process redesign and system implementation projects

• Experience engaging senior leadership and executive stakeholders

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management capability

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

• Change management and organisational development expertise

• Knowledge of HRIS platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle, or ServiceNow (advantageous)

• Understanding of agile methodologies and emerging HR technologies (advantageous)

CV TIPS

• Clearly position yourself as an HR transformation or consulting specialist, not a generalist

• Highlight HRIS platforms, operating model design, and transformation projects

• Quantify achievements (process efficiencies, system rollouts, adoption improvements)

• Showcase stakeholder engagement at senior or executive level

• Use clear headings and keep your CV professional, concise, and results-driven

BENEFITS 

• Work with globally recognised clients and complex transformation programmes

• Exposure to cutting-edge HR technologies and innovative delivery models

• Career growth within a global professional services firm

• Collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance work environment

• Opportunity to influence strategic workforce decisions at scale

COMPANY POLICY

PwC is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. All appointments are made in line with PwC’s employment equity plan and business requirements. PwC supports a respectful workplace and encourages applications from suitably qualified individuals, including people with disabilities.