Sanlam Group
The Overall Purpose of the role
This is an opportunity for a high-potential and driven graduate to join our dynamic team in Tyger Valley (Cape Town) from 1 February 2027 as an Actuarial Specialist. This role offers the successful candidate broad exposure to the investment and retirement landscape, with a particular focus on the Smoothed Bonus portfolio.
The incumbent will work closely with, and report to, the Head of the Smoothed Bonus Centre of Excellence, contributing to the delivery of the team’s strategic objectives, including profitability, growth, innovation, and enhanced client centricity. The role provides a strong foundation for developing deep technical expertise while actively supporting the evolution of market-leading solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical product support
Provide technical product support to distribution team (including competitor analysis)
Draft and maintain product information
Assist with specialised proposals and client reports
Assist the team with integrating AI to automate and improve tasks
Over time, deliver investment presentations to existing clients
Solution development
Assist with the development and implementation of new solutions, including research and idea testing and enhancing existing solutions
Analysis and information gathering
Documents changes to existing business processes when relevant to implementation
Provide effective management information
Stakeholder Engagement
Consult and engage with key stakeholders including, actuarial, administration, product owners, investment specialists, intermediaries and clients
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients
Qualification and Experience
Actuarial Bachelor’s degree
Progress towards an Actuarial qualification
Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, CoPilot)
Personal Qualities
Proactive and self-starter
Ability to use initiative and work independently
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Customer services orientation
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to manage several different projects concurrently and deliver on all of them
Demonstration of living the company’s values – being Collaboration, Care, Innovation and Integrity
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