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About the Division:

Deloitte's Actuarial & Insurance Solutions (“AIS”) team provides a wide range of specialised actuarial and risk services to the insurance and reinsurance industry in several African countries.

Deloitte has an integrated African practice committed to developing actuaries and transforming the profession.  We have significant experience as statutory actuaries and as leading providers of solvency, audit, modelling, financial transformation, and due diligence solutions across Africa.  https://www2.deloitte.com/za/en/pages/audit/articles/ais-in-africa.html

We offer market leading study support, a dynamic mentorship programme and access to a global network of actuarial and professional services experts

To render assistance in AIS, under clear instruction and guidance of the Manager/Senior Manager/Partner on allocated assignments undertaken.

The details of this would be:

• Running and implementing project-based work
• Liaising with teams to ensure buy-in into the project
• Reporting of progress of work to management and clients
• Communication with clients to understand needs and demands
• Management of deadlines and reporting
• Identifying opportunities to improve engagement success and profitability.

• Undergrad degree in Actuarial & Financial Mathematics
• Honours in Actuarial Science
• An academic average of 65% and above
• Have a minimum of at least 5 exemptions

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge and experience in MS Office 
• Problem & Analytical skills
• Mathematical and statistical methods and analysis
• Listening and interviewing skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strategic thinking ability - ability to envision future 
• Good organisational skills

Behavioural Competencies:

• High sense of ownership and responsibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present yourself in a competent and professional manner to the client at all times
• Conscientious approach to delivering results
• Active participation and proactive attitude to service delivery
• Ability to prioritise competing responsibilities
• Demonstrate lateral thinking skills
• Demonstrate a broad approach to problem solving
• Ability to work efficiently and meet all deadlines   
• Show enthusiasm towards learning
• Attention to detail

*Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.