Work life balance

Life does not strictly revolve around your work.
Of course your career and success in life counts, but everyone has their personal interests, goals and responsibilities beyond the workplace. We don’t expect you to neglect this part of your daily life, in fact, our outlook is that of a soundly based work/life structure where you progress in all aspects of life, which is why we offer generous benefits and flexible workplace arrangements.

However the most significant advantage for you working with PricewaterhouseCoopers when leaving university is what we do for you in terms of personal skills development and experience both locally and overseas. You will enjoy unique development benefits, learn self-confidence as well as skills which will enhance your employability and earning power, and with such experience, you will begin your career with the world’s largest professional services organisation.

Life Beyond Work
At PricewaterhouseCoopers we understand that the most successful people are those who have satisfying professional lives balanced with activities and relationships outside their working lives.

The professional services environment is, by its very nature, challenging and demanding. In fact it is these very challenges, the exposure and learning opportunities that attract individuals to build their careers with us. We do, however, provide more flexibility to our people to enhance their overall life experience.

Through our ‘Women in PwC’ project, supported by our leadership, we have designed a variety of flexible options to suit individual situations. Flexibility is not limited to our female staff.

Whether you are a parent, sportsperson in training, have priorities in your community, or whatever other priorities you may have, discussions around the best solution for you will be possible.

Have fun!
The following are just two of many examples that at PricewaterhouseCoopers it’s not all work and no play.

Social clubs
Each department has its own social club, each with an appointed social committee to manage the staff’s contributions and the club’s finances. Social club committees arrange social functions throughout the year for that particular department. Each staff member who joins the social club pays an agreed-upon monthly fee. These social clubs are seen as an opportunity for teambuilding and getting to know your colleagues.

The social clubs arrange many exciting activities such as river rafting, group weekends, day trips, paintball, ten-pin bowling, go-cart racing, wine and whiskey tasting lunches and dinners, and many more.

Sports day
Annually, sports days take place at the various offices around South Africa. On this day, everyone in the office gets together and participates in sporting activities. Each department chooses a sport in which they participate and compete against the opposing departments.

After a morning of sporting fun, staff are provided with lunch in a marquee, followed by dancing. And that’s when the festivities begin! This annual event is truly a great experience, enjoyed by all levels of staff. It is a great opportunity to interact and mingle with one another.

The South African firm is also involved in many annual national sporting events such as the Cape Argus Cycle Challenge , the 94.7 Cycle Challenge , the Jarvis Kaplan Squash Tournament and the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge , where the firm has hospitality marquees for all staff participants and their families.