Lecturer - Department of Actuarial Science - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Lecturing, assessment and participating in curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate level, both in the Department of Actuarial Science and the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics;
• Participating in the undertaking and supervision of research projects in the Department of Actuarial Science;
• Actively contributing towards research development and producing research output to attract research funding;
• Participating in administrative duties within the Department of Actuarial Science. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An Honours degree in Actuarial Science – with a strong preference for evidence of proficiency in Mathematical Sciences;
• A relevant further postgraduate degree or to be registered for Masters or PhD study in a relevant field during the first year of employment at UP.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Technical actuarial subject knowledge;
• Computer programming proficiency;
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills;
• Excellent communication skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Progress towards qualifying as an Actuary through a recognised Actuarial professional body such as ASSA or equivalent;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

CLOSING DATE: 13 February 2026