Job: Actuarial, Data Science And Quantitative Risk Vacation Work (June To July 2026)

Company : PwC; Johannesburg, Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is offering a Vacation Work Programme for Actuarial, Data Science, and Quantitative Risk in Johannesburg, South Africa. This program aims to provide penultimate-year students hands-on experience in real-world analytics and actuarial problem-solving. Participants will work alongside professionals on projects across various industries, gaining exposure to advanced analytics, and developing vital skills for their future careers. Ideal for students in quantitative fields such as Actuarial Science and Data Science.

Qualifications

• In penultimate year of study in Actuarial Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills required.
• Experience with data modelling and statistical tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on exposure to real-world analytics and actuarial problem solving.
• Work on practical projects across banking, insurance, and capital markets.
• Develop skills in advanced analytics, statistical modelling, and financial engineering.
• The programme aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application, providing valuable industry experience and insight into a potential long‑term career.

Skills

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Penultimate year in Actuarial Science

Penultimate year in Data Science

Penultimate year in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics

Penultimate year in Computer Science

Penultimate year in Mathematical Finance

Other related quantitative, mathematical, or analytical degrees

Job description

Actuarial, Data Science and Quantitative Risk Vacation Work (June To July 2026) – Analyst: Corporate Actuarial Data Science

PwC is a tech-forward, people-empowered network. With deep expertise and advanced capabilities, we help clients harness technology, make smart investments, and be ready for any future. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we bring together the necessary teams, resources and alliances to act boldly and achieve real results. We help meet the demands of our ever-changing world with consistent quality and objective advice.

Responsibilities

• The Actuarial, Risk and Quants (ARQ) Vacation Work Programme is designed to give students hands‑on exposure to real‑world analytics, actuarial and quantitative problem solving.
• The programme offers participants the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on practical projects across industries such as banking, insurance and capital markets, gaining insight into how data, modelling and analytical techniques are applied in a commercial environment.
• Participants will be exposed to advanced analytics, statistical modelling, machine learning, quantitative risk, and financial engineering concepts, while developing critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• The programme aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application, providing valuable industry experience and insight into a potential long‑term career.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be in their penultimate year of study in one of the following fields (or a closely related field):
• Actuarial Science
• Data Science
• Statistics / Mathematical Statistics
• Computer Science
• Mathematical Finance
• Other related quantitative, mathematical, or analytical degrees