- Data Integrity & Analysis:
- Identify data anomalies and perform detailed “data digging”
- Fix data errors and implement controls
- Analyse trends and portfolio movements
- Governance & Documentation:
- Maintain clear documentation for models, methodologies, and processes
- Perform ad‑hoc analytical work as required
Job Experience and Skills Required:
Education – minimum requirement:
- BSc or BComm in Actuarial Science (or equivalent)
- Nearly or newly qualified actuary (ASSA or equivalent)
Advantageous:
- FASSA (or equivalent)
- Programming skills (VBA, R, Python, SQL)
- Experience with Power BI
Experience:
Minimum:- 3+ years’ actuarial/analytical experience, preferably in short‑term insurance
- Demonstrable experience handling and analysing data
Advantageous:- Strong reserving or reporting experience
- Exposure to IFRS 17 methodologies, especially PAA
- Experience automating financial or actuarial models
- Experience in guarantee or trade credit environments
Skills:
- Advanced Excel
- SQL, Python, VBA, or similar programming languages
- Power BI reporting
- Strong statistical and analytical problem‑solving ability
- Ability to identify, diagnose, and correct data issues
Non‑negotiables / Behavioural Competencies:
- Strong understanding of actuarial processes within insurance
- Professional communication and stakeholder engagement capability
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks
- Team player who contributes positively to culture
- Self‑motivated, inquisitive, and solutions-driven
- Able to work independently with consistent delivery
- Committed to long‑term growth and going the extra mile
- Tech‑savvy and enthusiastic about automation
Apply now!
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- Actuarial roles (Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, Quantitative)
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Heidi JoubertSpecialist Recruitment Consultant
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