Bestmed Actuarial Internship 2027

Career27; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Bestmed Medical Scheme invites applications for an Actuarial Internship based in Pretoria, Gauteng. The programme runs February 2027 to January 2028, with applications closing 31 October 2026.

Interns gain practical exposure to data, statistics, financial modelling and risk analysis in the medical aid sector. The role is suitable for unemployed South African Actuarial Science graduates who are numerically minded, analytical, and curious, eager to apply academic knowledge in a professional

Qualifications

• Matric certificate and a degree in Actuarial Science.
• Applicants must be unemployed at the time of application.
• South African citizenship is required.
• Age must be 35 years or younger.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to data and statistics to support business decisions.
• Apply actuarial principles within the medical aid environment.
• Collaborate with experienced actuarial professionals.

Skills

Numerical mindset

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Curious nature

Actuarial concepts

Education

Matric

Degree in Actuarial Science

Job description

Verified Opportunities for South African Youth.

Bestmed Medical Scheme is inviting applications for an Actuarial Internship in Pretoria, Gauteng. The programme runs from February 2027 to January 2028, with applications closing on 31 October 2026.

This graduate internship opportunity offers Actuarial Science graduates practical exposure to data, statistics, financial modelling and risk analysis within the medical aid sector.

Item Details

Employer Bestmed Medical Scheme

Position Actuarial Intern

Division Actuarial

Location Pretoria, Gauteng

Programme period February 2027–January 2028

Minimum qualification Matric and a degree in Actuarial Science

Employment status Applicants must be unemployed

Experience Minimal work experience

Age requirement 35 years or younger

Citizenship South African

Application method Online

Closing date 31 October 2026

Who Should Apply?

The internship is suitable for unemployed South African Actuarial Science graduates who want practical experience in the medical aid sector.

Bestmed is looking for a numerically minded, analytical and curious individual interested in applying their academic knowledge in a professional environment. Applicants must be 35 years or younger and have minimal work experience.

About Bestmed Medical Scheme

Bestmed Medical Scheme operates within South Africa’s medical aid sector. Its Actuarial division uses analytical methods to support business decisions.

The internship provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and understand how actuarial principles are applied within this environment.

Applicants must have:

• A Matric certificate.
• South African citizenship.
• An age of 35 years or younger.

Applicants must not currently be employed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Exposure to:

• Using data and statistics to support business.
• Applying actuarial principles within the medical aid environment.
• Working with experienced professionals.

Skills Gained

The internship offers opportunities to develop a practical understanding of:

• Actuarial analysis in the medical aid sector.
• The business application of data and statistics.
• Financial modelling and risk analysis.
• Working within a professional actuarial environment.

These areas reflect the exposure described by Bestmed.

Closing Date

Applications close on 31 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the internship based?

The position is based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

What qualification is required?

Applicants need Matric and a degree in Actuarial Science.

Can employed applicants apply?

Applicants must not currently be employed.

What is the age requirement?

Applicants must be 35 years or younger.

Bestmed specifies minimal work experience