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Since our establishment in 1918, Sanlam has been a prominent part of the South African business landscape. We have always held a long-term view of how business adapts to the demands of the environment in which it operates. Today, in a dynamic world, we see an evolving set of social, economic, political and environmental imperatives that require our skilfu...
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Who are we?
- The Sanlam Retail Affluent business (SRA) is dedicated to empower South Africans in the middle- and upper-income segments to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. With deep client understanding and a focus on excellence in technology, client and intermediary experiences, SRA delivers financial solutions including comprehensive financial planning, life- and disability insurance, credit solutions, savings and investments, retirement and fiduciary services that can be accessed through various platforms.
Business Description
- We’re in the business of planning for tomorrow. The never-ending pursuit of meticulously crafting our clients’ futures. We do this by truly appreciating the value of money and turning the materials we’re given into something more. It’s our trade and it is something we are passionate about. It’s what makes us Wealthsmiths™.
The Sanlam Retail Affluent (SRA) Actuarial team is driven by a vision to provide expert actuarial, business and risk management solutions to enable businesses to achieve their strategic objectives.
We drive this vision through a culture of high-performance, innovation, thought-leadership, proactivity and learning.
What will you do?
- Under direct supervision, performs assignments of actuarial-related duties such as preparing, performing and analysing actuarial research and audits. Other duties include collecting data from various databases and performing standard mathematical calculations.
Position Description:
- We offer opportunities to actuarial graduates who are looking to start their careers and qualify as actuaries. The Sanlam Actuarial Training Programme starts off with an unofficial ‘internship’ that lets you familiarise yourself with the inner workings of Sanlam by getting to know its products and systems. Once you have a good grasp of this, you will be exposed to more technical positions. We will help you develop your analytical abilities in order to further develop your actuarial skills.
Your actuarial exam results combined with your on-job performance will determine how quickly you progress and are exposed to more advanced areas of this side of Sanlam’s business.
Our comprehensive actuarial support programme includes great additional benefits such as:
- Study time during work hours
- Bursaries to complete your actuarial examinations
- Financial rewards for passing your exams
- Guidance and mentoring
What will make you successful in this role?
Requirements:
- South African citizenship
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science.
- Must qualify for exemptions of at least six (6) Actuarial examinations by the time you graduate.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Strong computer skills
- Above-average Microsoft Office skills are non-negotiable
Key competencies for success:
- Strong analytical ability and a structured approach to problem-solving
- Team player
- Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Integrity
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge and Skills
- Actuarial Problem Solving
- Issues management
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Personal Attributes
- Self-development - Contributing independently
- Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
- Nimble learning - Contributing independently
- Tech savvy - Contributing independently
Build a successful career with us
- We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core Competencies
- Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
- Customer focus - Contributing independently
- Drives results - Contributing independently
- Collaborates - Contributing independently
- Being resilient - Contributing independently
Turnaround time
- The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Closing date: 31 July 2021
Our commitment to transformation
- The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.