Actuarial Bursary-holder Liaison : RA Actuarial (PG 7/8) at Sanlam Group

To be a support system to all Bursars and advise them about academic and personal decisions.

To ensure that the administration of Actuarial studies (Bursaries (current and future)) and external beneficiaries (Universities) operate within the guidelines of both the Company and the Universities.

Output/Core Tasks

• Supporting Sanlam Actuarial bursary-holders
• Liaison with study institutions regarding student accounts and results;
• Follow up on & administer academic progress of bursars;
• Arrange and book campus visits
• Maintain student files and database, ensuring data integrity;
• Administer student budgets and reconcile reimbursements.
• Responsible for the effective co-ordination of all matters relating to actuarial studies

What will make you successful in this role?

Requirements

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Business Administration or similar

Experience

& Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years’ experience of operating a student record of similar system
• Familiarity with Actuarial Science as a career.
• Familiarity with the Sanlam Group structure.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience in higher education administrative or bursaries environment will be an added advantage;
• Valid Driver’s License + own vehicle will be an added advantage
• Ability to travel

Personal Requirements

• Managing work independently
• Effective time management
• Stress tolerance
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels
• Flexibility to manage several activities simultaneously
• Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive
• High attention to detail and concern for accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with clients and management at all levels