About the position
ACTUARIAL ANALYST Location: Centurion Our client in the healthcare industry is seeking an actuarial analyst to analyse data and derive insights utilising statistical and actuarial models to inform product development, benefits design and pricing within the organisation and the healthcare industry. As an Actuarial Analyst, you will be required to: SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE BASE The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications, competencies, and skills: ? A Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science or Advanced Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Statistics or Mathematics, or relevant Training and Knowledge areas: ? Understanding of evidence-based medicine principles; Technical Skills and Behavioural Attributes: ? Qualitative and Quantitative research
Package: R [Phone Number Removed];
Duration: Permanent
equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7;
? Minimum of 5 years actuarial experience, 2 years of which must be in product development at a specialist/supervisory/
management level.
? Valid registration with the Actuarial Society of South Africa.
? An Honours degree qualification in Actuarial Science or Statistics or Mathematics at NQF Level 8 will be an added advantage.
? Experience in healthcare research, and actuarial analysis, and/or maintaining actuarial models for risk assessment of insurance products will be an added advantage.
? Knowledge of research methodologies;
? Knowledge of health financing systems and economics;
? Collect, analyse, and interpret large sets of data to inform actuarial decisions. ;
? Knowledge of public and private healthcare, including National Department of Health policies and strategic plans;
? Understanding of budget impact analysis, economic evaluation techniques, priority setting or evaluation of interventions;
? Literature searching and synthesising research evidence; and
? Computer Literacy.
? Strong proficiency in actuarial modelling software and statistical analysis tools.
? Analytical and proficient in related tools (e.g. Excel, SAS, STATA or SPSS, SQL).
? Attention to detail, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
? Organising and project management skills.
? Problem definition, analysis and decision-making.
? Presentation and report writing skills.
Desired Skills:
- excel
- SAS
- STATA
- SPSS
- SQL
- Actuarial science
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years Software
- 5 to 10 years Actuarial Management / Administration
Desired Qualification Level:
- Honours