Learner - Actuarial, Short-Term and Life (FTC 24 Months) - Centurion at Secondments

Job Advert Summary    

• The purpose of the Learnership Programme is to provide young unemployed graduates with structured learning and workplace experience. The duration of the programme is for 24 months; and provides work exposure to graduates and afford them the opportunity to learn and develop their careers in their specialized field of study.  The programme affords graduates exposure for on-the-job exposure and attending training opportunities. The programme includes mentorship where the learner will develop skills and knowledge and gain practical work experience in their field of study. The company and company Insurance have an opportunity for a young unemployed graduate (between the ages of 18 – 35 years) who is looking to grow in the actuarial field of study, to join their team. Graduates must be in possession of an actuarial tertiary qualification critical for company and company Insurance. Graduates should have no prior work experience after completion of studies and must be a South African citizen. We are looking for young women and men who have passion to contribute in the agricultural sector. Vibrant, passionate, enthusiastic, energetic, can-do-attitude will stand the graduate in good stead in this dynamic environment.

Minimum Requirements    
Preferred Minimum Education and Experience

• Applicants should have a minimum of a 3 (three) year Bachelor’s Qualification in Actuarial Science
• Learners should be interested in pursuing a qualification towards being an actuary with the Actuarial Society of South Africa (“ASSA”) or a similar registered professional actuarial body.
• A minimum of two (2) actuarial exam exemptions is required to be considered for the learner programme. Learners are expected to be student members of the Actuarial Society of South Africa and intend to write actuarial exams during the course of the learnership programme. The learner will participate in the company’s actuarial study assistance benefit policy.

Critical Competencies    

• Analytical
• Attention to Detail
• Communication (written, verbal)
• Deadline driven
• Energy
• Enthusiasm
• Initiative
• Interpersonal
• MS Excel
• MS Word & MS PowerPoint
• Problem Solving
• Mathematical and statistical methods
• Analysis and Ability to multi-task. 

Additional Requirements   

• Extended hours as and when required
• Travel as and when required

Duties and Responsibilities    
Key Performance Areas    
Key Responsibilities include amongst others:

• The completion of all allocated duties in a professional manner as determined by the mentor.
• Ensure personal development of skills in the qualification specialist area.
• Administrative duties as allocated by the responsible mentor.
• Participate in the actuarial study assistance benefit by writing actuarial exams, be a member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa and participate in their Work-Based Learning Skills programme.
• Compilation or undertaking research or the compilation of report writing, reports, memorandums, presentations, etc.

Closing Date    
2023/09/16