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 1,544 employees in South Africa. Altogether, we have approximately 177,000 employees in more than 120 countries. Where does Accenture have offices/operations in South Africa?
We have offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. 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 $23.39 billion for fiscal 2007 (ended August 31, 2008). 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. 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 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. To Top |