Associate / Actuarial Consultant

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is looking for an Associate to lead analytical workstreams and provide strategic recommendations across various sectors. Ideal candidates have 8+ ASSA exams and strong quantitative skills. This high-impact role involves direct collaboration with senior leaders and requires excellent communication and the ability to simplify complex data for diverse audiences. Flexibility for travel is needed as part of client engagements.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable in fast-paced settings.
• Willingness to travel for client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical workstreams within client projects.
• Develop and interpret financial models to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate to implement actionable solutions.

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

8+ ASSA exams

Tools

Excel

R

Python

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Our Associates play a broader, more strategic role than traditional actuarial positions. While they rely on the same technical foundations statistics, modeling, and risk analysis they apply them to business strategy, analytics, and problem‑solving across industries.

As an Associate, you'll work directly with senior leaders to diagnose business challenges, design data‑driven solutions, and implement strategies that drive measurable change. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role that blends quantitative excellence with commercial acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead analytical workstreams within client projects, delivering insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and interpret financial, statistical, and business models to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement actionable solutions.
• Translate complex data into clear, strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Support clients through transformation and change initiatives across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and energy.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive‑level audiences with confidence and clarity.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Education: 8+ ASSA exams
• Experience and Skills:
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem‑solving skill
  • Self‑driven, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative consulting environment
  • Willingness to travel for client engagements where required
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools (R, Python, SQL, Power BI, etc.) an advantage
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills able to simplify complexity for diverse audiences

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