Do you have question pertaining to Accenture in South Africa? We have compiled a list of common questions which we hope will assist. About Us What does Accenture do?
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Committed to delivering innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. What is your full legal name?
Our full legal name is Accenture Inc. When did Accenture South Africa begin operations?
Accenture began operating in South Africa in 1971. Who leads the South African operation?
William Mzimba is our Chief Executive Officer. How many people does Accenture employ in South Africa and abroad?
Together with its affiliates, Accenture has more than 1,678 employees in South Africa. Altogether, we have more than 178,000 employees in 49 countries. Where does Accenture have offices/operations in South Africa?
We have offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Does Accenture in South Africa comply with the government's Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Policy, and the ICT Charter in particular?
Accenture is committed to Black Economic Empowerment. Our actions and goals are in terms of the Strategy of The Department of Trade and Industry ("DTI") for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment ("the Strategy") which defines the objectives of BEE. Some salient facts: - Accenture is 30 percent black-owned and 60 percent of Accenture South Africa's board members are black (9 of 16). In addition, 55 percent of its employees are black.
- Seventy-six percent of Accenture recruits in South Africa in 2004 were black, coloured and Asian.
- In the past five years, Accenture has provided instruction to more than 600 black people in basic computer skills. Many students have used the skills and self-confidence developed in the course to obtain full-time jobs for the first time.
- In 2004/5, Accenture provided support for 23 academically worthy and financially needy black students to attend tertiary (mostly university-level) education in information systems, computer science and electrical and electronic engineering—all disciplines identified by the South African government as areas of acute shortage.
- Accenture in South Africa has provided infrastructure to enable personal social investment contributions by Accenture employees of approximately R4 million in the last four years to a number of local beneficiaries.
- Accenture has created Accenture Technology Solutions, an organisation focused on training and skills development for the previously disadvantaged. This has grown into a significant project that has provided skills and opportunities to more than 60 people. These 60 have now "graduated" from the training and mentorship's provided by Accenture in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry.
Is Accenture traded publicly, when does Accenture fiscal year end and where can I get financial information and the annual report?
Accenture is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol "ACN". Accenture fiscal year ends on August 31. Our net revenues were US $19.70 billion for fiscal 2007 (ended August 31, 2007). Accenture does not break down financial results for each geographical region. View our annual reports, financial information, up-to-the minute stock performance and more here. What are Operating Groups and Service Lines and your structure?
Operating Groups are industry groups that describe where people develop industry acumen and undertake client work. It defines the clients, markets and dynamics. Accenture has developed specialised expertise in five broad Operating Groups: Communications and High Tech, Financial Services, Government, Products and Resources. Service Lines are services and solutions that address opportunities and challenges common across industries. Our people use Service Lines to develop specialised skills and expertise in management consulting, technology services and outsourcing.
Find out more. I am interested in working for Accenture South Africa; what careers are available?
Accenture South Africa offers career opportunities in consulting and a number of functional areas including: accounting, facilities and services, finance, human resources, information technology, knowledge management, learning, legal, logistics, marketing and communications, technology solutions and quality control. We hire both recent graduates and experienced professionals with various backgrounds and expertise. You can learn more about opportunities at Accenture South Africa here.  To Top
Advertising I would like to approach Accenture regarding advertising in my publication/newspaper; who do I contact?
Accenture in South Africa has a very limited advertising budget and is very strategic in its approach. We will consider only advertising in targeted "tier 1" publications and if motivated by a strong business objective. Please e-mail any proposals to Mpho Sechabela at mpho.sechabela@accenture.com. To Top Media Relations I would like to talk to a subject matter expert at Accenture for an interview or quote; who do I contact?
Please e-mail Joanne Roper at joanne.roper@accenture.com indicating your area of interest. To Top Events & Sponsorship I would like Accenture to sponsor my upcoming conference or an arts/sports-related event. Who do I contact? What is the process?
We require a full proposal of an opportunity, which should include the following information: - Contact information
- Location
- Audience/target market
- Promotional benefits
- Timing
- Cost
- Proposed agenda
We will review your proposal when time permits and either let you know that we cannot participate, ask for more information or set up a meeting if appropriate.Please send your proposal to Claire Asman at Claire.asman@accenture.com. To Top |