Remote Actuarial Assistant — Data Analytics & Modeling

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Study support

Health benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Actuarial Assistant to join a fully remote team supporting operations in Mahikeng. You will assist senior actuaries with data analysis, model development, valuation, and reporting to inform pricing, reserving and financial planning.

The role offers remote-first collaboration, study support for actuarial exams, and health benefits, with strong growth opportunities in a supportive environment focused on learning and development.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel) and database management.
• Familiarity with actuarial software or programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection, cleaning, and analysis of large datasets for actuarial purposes.
• Support development, testing, and validation of actuarial models.
• Help prepare actuarial reports, valuations, and financial projections.
• Conduct research on industry trends and regulatory changes relevant to actuarial work.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide actuarial insights and support business initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all assigned tasks.

Skills

Actuarial Science

Data analysis

Python

SQL

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Actuarial Assistant to join a fully remote team supporting operations in Mahikeng. You will assist senior actuaries with data analysis, model development, valuation, and reporting to inform pricing, reserving and financial planning.

The role offers remote-first collaboration, study support for actuarial exams, and health benefits, with strong growth opportunities in a supportive environment focused on learning and development.