900 Actuarial Assistant jobs in South Africa

Overview

MiWay is a direct financial services company. We are passionate about service excellence, convenience and offering our clients superior value products. Our Vision is to be a world-class direct financial services business that offers a complete array of services under one convenient umbrella – all managed online. We are positive that with the right people on board, we will continue to grow and give our clients the freedom to do things their way – free from worry and most importantly at peace with all the “what-ifs” of the world. Company values that every employee subscribes to are: Energy, Freedom, Accountability and Attitude. The ideal candidate is one who has the courage to be bold and subscribes to MiWay’s core values. Do you have a positive attitude, love a challenge, treat your colleagues with respect and look for solutions, not problems? If yes, then MiWay is the place for you!

The MiWay Pricing & Product Design team will soon be expanding, creating an exciting opportunity for an Actuarial Assistant Manager. This role will involve providing support and leadership to a small team of actuarial analysts. Come join the team and be part of the challenge!

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, Mathematical Statistics or related field
• 3 years in a short-term insurance role
• In-depth knowledge of Generalised Linear Models
• Proficient in SQL
• Proficient in at least one of R or Python

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to

• Grow and nurture direct reports
• Advise on the technical aspects of model building
• Oversee the implementation of pricing models
• Act as peer reviewer for work done in the pricing team
• Assist with training and mentorship within the pricing team
• Facilitate collaboration with other teams within the business

Competencies Required

• An understanding of the core principles underlying scientific risk pricing
• Hands-on experience building pricing models
• The ability to motivate and empower individuals to grow the business and themselves
• An agile mindset; being willing to change priorities as business needs change
• Able to identify and correct technical/knowledge gaps junior members may have

Advantageous Competencies

• Management or mentoring experience
• Familiarity with non-linear modelling
• TIA
• Oracle PL/SQL Programming

Knowledge and Skills Actuarial Problem Solving Actuarial Negotiation Business knowledge Business analysis

Personal Attributes Business insight - Contributing through others Self-development - Contributing through others Tech savvy - Contributing through others Interpersonal savvy - Contributing through others

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
• Customer focus - Contributing through others
• Drives results - Contributing through others
• Collaborates - Contributing through others
• Being resilient - Contributing through others

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. Deadline to apply: 13 October 2025.

At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.

Who are we?
MiWay is a direct financial services company. We are passionate about service excellence, convenience and offering our clients superior value products. Our Vision is to be a world-class direct financial services business that offers a complete array of services under one convenient umbrella – all managed online. We are positive that with the right people on board, we will continue to grow and give our clients the freedom to do things their way – free from worry and most importantly at peace with all the "what-ifs" of the world. Company values that every employee subscribes to are: Energy, Freedom, Accountability and Attitude. The ideal candidate is one who has the courage to be bold and subscribes to MiWay's core values Do you have a positive attitude, love a challenge, treat your colleagues with respect and look for solutions, not problems? If yes, then MiWay is the place for you

What will you do?
The MiWay Pricing & Product Design team will soon be expanding, creating an exciting opportunity for an Actuarial Assistant Manager. This role will involve providing support and leadership to a small team of actuarial analysts. Come join the team and be part of the challenge

What will make you successful in this role?
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, Mathematical Statistics or related field
• 3 years in a short-term insurance role
• In-depth knowledge of Generalised Linear Models
• Proficient in SQL
• Proficient in at least one of R or Python

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to

• Grow and nurture direct reports
• Advise on the technical aspects of model building
• Oversee the implementation of pricing models
• Act as peer reviewer for work done in the pricing team
• Assist with training and mentorship within the pricing team
• Facilitate collaboration with other teams within the business

Competencies Required

• An understanding of the core principles underlying scientific risk pricing
• Hands-on experience building pricing models
• The ability to motivate and empower individuals to grow the business and themselves
• An agile mindset; being willing to change priorities as business needs change
• Able to identify and correct technical/knowledge gaps junior members may have

Advantageous Competencies

• Management or mentoring experience
• Familiarity with non-linear modelling
• TIA
• Oracle PL/SQL Programming

Knowledge And Skills
Actuarial Problem Solving

Actuarial Negotiation

Business knowledge

Business analysis

Personal Attributes
Business insight - Contributing through others

Self-development - Contributing through others

Tech savvy - Contributing through others

Interpersonal savvy - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us
We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Deadline to apply: 13 October 2025.
Our commitment to transformation
At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.

We help growing companies get the financial clarity they need by pairing experienced CFOs with skilled analysts. Our mission is simple: give business owners the insights they need to make confident decisions - without drowning them in spreadsheets or confusing reports.

What makes us different is our CFO + Analyst model.

The CFOs focus on strategy and client-facing work, while our Analysts go deep into the numbers, building models and uncovering trends. It’s a partnership that creates real value for clients and helps us scale sustainably.

We believe in servant leadership, collaboration, and using AI to make our work smarter and faster.

About the role

We’re looking for a Financial Analyst.

We need someone precise, detail-oriented, and highly organized - an independent thinker who loves diving into financial data and turning it into clear insights. You’ll play a key role in supporting our CFOs, helping clients make better decisions and ensuring we deliver high-quality service every time.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and maintain financial data, models, and reports (e.g., 13-week cash flow)
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and ad hoc FP&A analysis
• Conduct variance analysis, KPIs, and identify financial trends
• Collaborate asynchronously with CFO partners, documenting workflows and findings
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and AI automation
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk awareness in financial reporting

The ideal candidate is steady, reliable, and thrives in focused, independent work. You’re humble and collaborative, with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. You can handle multiple client needs without losing accuracy, and you’re always curious to learn and improve.

Working Hours : This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) with required overlap from 6am - 2pm EST to align with our US-based CFOs.

About you

To excel in this role, you need:

• 5+ years of financial analysis / FP&A experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Experience working remotely for an International/US based Business and asynchronously
• Strong interest in using AI to amplify your effectiveness
• Strong communication skills in English
• Experience with companies with $5M–50M revenue
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools
• Previous experience supporting fractional CFOs or start ups/SMBs

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time: Fully Remote (with EST overlap)
• Paid Time Off: 25 days per year (including public holidays)
• Flexible, remote-first culture with focus on async collaboration

We help growing companies get the financial clarity they need by pairing experienced CFOs with skilled analysts. Our mission is simple: give business owners the insights they need to make confident decisions - without drowning them in spreadsheets or confusing reports.

What makes us different is our CFO + Analyst model.

The CFOs focus on strategy and client-facing work, while our Analysts go deep into the numbers, building models and uncovering trends. It’s a partnership that creates real value for clients and helps us scale sustainably.

We believe in servant leadership, collaboration, and using AI to make our work smarter and faster.

About the role

We’re looking for a Financial Analyst.

We need someone precise, detail-oriented, and highly organized - an independent thinker who loves diving into financial data and turning it into clear insights. You’ll play a key role in supporting our CFOs, helping clients make better decisions and ensuring we deliver high-quality service every time.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and maintain financial data, models, and reports (e.g., 13-week cash flow)
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and ad hoc FP&A analysis
• Conduct variance analysis, KPIs, and identify financial trends
• Collaborate asynchronously with CFO partners, documenting workflows and findings
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and AI automation
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk awareness in financial reporting

The ideal candidate is steady, reliable, and thrives in focused, independent work. You’re humble and collaborative, with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. You can handle multiple client needs without losing accuracy, and you’re always curious to learn and improve.

Working Hours : This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) with required overlap from 6am - 2pm EST to align with our US-based CFOs.

About you

To excel in this role, you need:

• 5+ years of financial analysis / FP&A experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Experience working remotely for an International/US based Business and asynchronously
• Strong interest in using AI to amplify your effectiveness
• Strong communication skills in English
• Experience with companies with $5M–50M revenue
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools
• Previous experience supporting fractional CFOs or start ups/SMBs

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time: Fully Remote (with EST overlap)
• Paid Time Off: 25 days per year (including public holidays)
• Flexible, remote-first culture with focus on async collaboration

We help growing companies get the financial clarity they need by pairing experienced CFOs with skilled analysts. Our mission is simple: give business owners the insights they need to make confident decisions - without drowning them in spreadsheets or confusing reports.

What makes us different is our CFO + Analyst model.

The CFOs focus on strategy and client-facing work, while our Analysts go deep into the numbers, building models and uncovering trends. It’s a partnership that creates real value for clients and helps us scale sustainably.

We believe in servant leadership, collaboration, and using AI to make our work smarter and faster.

About the role

We’re looking for a Financial Analyst.

We need someone precise, detail-oriented, and highly organized - an independent thinker who loves diving into financial data and turning it into clear insights. You’ll play a key role in supporting our CFOs, helping clients make better decisions and ensuring we deliver high-quality service every time.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and maintain financial data, models, and reports (e.g., 13-week cash flow)
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and ad hoc FP&A analysis
• Conduct variance analysis, KPIs, and identify financial trends
• Collaborate asynchronously with CFO partners, documenting workflows and findings
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and AI automation
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk awareness in financial reporting

The ideal candidate is steady, reliable, and thrives in focused, independent work. You’re humble and collaborative, with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. You can handle multiple client needs without losing accuracy, and you’re always curious to learn and improve.

Working Hours : This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) with required overlap from 6am - 2pm EST to align with our US-based CFOs.

About you

To excel in this role, you need:

• 5+ years of financial analysis / FP&A experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Experience working remotely for an International/US based Business and asynchronously
• Strong interest in using AI to amplify your effectiveness
• Strong communication skills in English
• Experience with companies with $5M–50M revenue
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools
• Previous experience supporting fractional CFOs or start ups/SMBs

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time: Fully Remote (with EST overlap)
• Paid Time Off: 25 days per year (including public holidays)
• Flexible, remote-first culture with focus on async collaboration

We help growing companies get the financial clarity they need by pairing experienced CFOs with skilled analysts. Our mission is simple: give business owners the insights they need to make confident decisions - without drowning them in spreadsheets or confusing reports.

What makes us different is our CFO + Analyst model.

The CFOs focus on strategy and client-facing work, while our Analysts go deep into the numbers, building models and uncovering trends. It’s a partnership that creates real value for clients and helps us scale sustainably.

We believe in servant leadership, collaboration, and using AI to make our work smarter and faster.

About the role

We’re looking for a Financial Analyst.

We need someone precise, detail-oriented, and highly organized - an independent thinker who loves diving into financial data and turning it into clear insights. You’ll play a key role in supporting our CFOs, helping clients make better decisions and ensuring we deliver high-quality service every time.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and maintain financial data, models, and reports (e.g., 13-week cash flow)
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and ad hoc FP&A analysis
• Conduct variance analysis, KPIs, and identify financial trends
• Collaborate asynchronously with CFO partners, documenting workflows and findings
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and AI automation
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk awareness in financial reporting

The ideal candidate is steady, reliable, and thrives in focused, independent work. You’re humble and collaborative, with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. You can handle multiple client needs without losing accuracy, and you’re always curious to learn and improve.

Working Hours : This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) with required overlap from 6am - 2pm EST to align with our US-based CFOs.

About you

To excel in this role, you need:

• 5+ years of financial analysis / FP&A experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Experience working remotely for an International/US based Business and asynchronously
• Strong interest in using AI to amplify your effectiveness
• Strong communication skills in English
• Experience with companies with $5M–50M revenue
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools
• Previous experience supporting fractional CFOs or start ups/SMBs

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time: Fully Remote (with EST overlap)
• Paid Time Off: 25 days per year (including public holidays)
• Flexible, remote-first culture with focus on async collaboration

We help growing companies get the financial clarity they need by pairing experienced CFOs with skilled analysts. Our mission is simple: give business owners the insights they need to make confident decisions - without drowning them in spreadsheets or confusing reports.

What makes us different is our CFO + Analyst model.

The CFOs focus on strategy and client-facing work, while our Analysts go deep into the numbers, building models and uncovering trends. It’s a partnership that creates real value for clients and helps us scale sustainably.

We believe in servant leadership, collaboration, and using AI to make our work smarter and faster.

About the role

We’re looking for a Financial Analyst.

We need someone precise, detail-oriented, and highly organized - an independent thinker who loves diving into financial data and turning it into clear insights. You’ll play a key role in supporting our CFOs, helping clients make better decisions and ensuring we deliver high-quality service every time.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and maintain financial data, models, and reports (e.g., 13-week cash flow)
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and ad hoc FP&A analysis
• Conduct variance analysis, KPIs, and identify financial trends
• Collaborate asynchronously with CFO partners, documenting workflows and findings
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and AI automation
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk awareness in financial reporting

The ideal candidate is steady, reliable, and thrives in focused, independent work. You’re humble and collaborative, with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset. You can handle multiple client needs without losing accuracy, and you’re always curious to learn and improve.

Working Hours : This is a full-time role (40 hours/week) with required overlap from 6am - 2pm EST to align with our US-based CFOs.

About you

To excel in this role, you need:

• 5+ years of financial analysis / FP&A experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Experience working remotely for an International/US based Business and asynchronously
• Strong interest in using AI to amplify your effectiveness
• Strong communication skills in English
• Experience with companies with $5M–50M revenue
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools
• Previous experience supporting fractional CFOs or start ups/SMBs

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time: Fully Remote (with EST overlap)
• Paid Time Off: 25 days per year (including public holidays)
• Flexible, remote-first culture with focus on async collaboration