PwC South Africa

The main activity of PwC South Africa is consulting and supporting businesses in various professional fields. PwC offers a wide range of services, including:

• Audit and assurance: verification of accounts, certification, management of financial risks.
• Consulting: strategy, digital transformation, operations management, human resources, sustainability (ESG), technological innovation.
• Tax and legal services: tax optimization, compliance, business law.
• Deals and transactions: mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, restructurings.
• Technology solutions: digital tools for management, compliance and performance (e.g.: sustainability reporting, cloud solutions, etc.).

PwC serves a very broad market, including large corporations, SMEs, public and private institutions, as well as various sectors such as finance, energy, industry, healthcare, technology, agri-food, telecommunications, the public sector, etc.

PwC's objective is to help its clients improve their performance, manage risks and seize new opportunities in an ever-changing economic environment.

PwC South Africa is part of the global PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) network, one of the largest audit, consulting, and tax services firms in the world. PwC’s history dates back to the 1998 merger of Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand, two firms of British origin with an international presence. In South Africa, PwC has gradually established itself as a major player in the professional services sector.

Key milestones in the development of PwC South Africa:

• Establishment and presence: PwC established itself in South Africa through its two founding entities, each with a long history in the country, prior to their global merger in 1998.
• Service development: The firm expanded its offering beyond audit to include consulting, tax, legal services, risk management, digital transformation, and strategic support.
• Partnerships and alliances: PwC South Africa has formed numerous partnerships with technology companies and local players to strengthen its capabilities, particularly in innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability.
• Strategic changes: PwC has focused on digital transformation, sustainability (ESG), diversity and inclusion, as well as the development of innovative technological solutions for its South African and African clients.
• Sector presence: PwC operates in many key sectors of the South African economy: energy, financial services, industry, health, telecommunications, public sector, etc.

Today, PwC South Africa stands out for its local expertise combined with the strength of its global network, supporting businesses and institutions in their growth, transformation, and compliance challenges.

PwC South Africa was originally founded by Samuel Lowell Price, Edwin Waterhouse, and William Cooper, who are the historical founders of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) globally. In South Africa, PwC is led by a local management team composed of several key members. The current CEO of PwC South Africa is Dion Shango. Other main members of the leadership team include Shirley Machaba (Regional Senior Partner, Gauteng), Fulvio Tonelli (Chief Operating Officer), and Shirley Machaba (Chief Executive Officer, Southern Africa). The team also includes heads of divisions such as audit, consulting, and tax, as well as regional and sector partners.