About Deloitte

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies.  Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 312,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com  Our Professionals demonstrate their commitment to a single vision: To be the standard of excellence, while working towards one purpose – to make an impact that matters.

In South Africa, Deloitte is one of the leading professional services organisations. We specialise in providing Audit, Tax, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory services. We serve clients in a variety of industries from financial services, to consumer business, energy, mining and manufacturing, tourism, TMT and the public sector.

Deloitte professionals are unified by a collaborative culture that fosters integrity, outstanding value to clients, and commitment to each other, and strength from cultural diversity. They enjoy an environment of continuous learning, challenging experiences, and enriching career opportunities. Our professionals are dedicated to strengthening corporate responsibility, building public trust, and making a positive impact in their communities. Our talented professionals and our clients understand the link between a strong learning and development programme and the ability for Deloitte to deliver on its promise of consistent, high-quality service delivery worldwide.

At Deloitte, you have the opportunity to develop your talents and capabilities and be in the driving seat of your career. Our unique culture, commitment to continuous learning and accessible leadership encourages personal initiative and rewards innovative thinking. Whatever your age, gender or culture, you will make more of your career at Deloitte.

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

About the Division

Our Assurance services go beyond merely meeting statutory requirements. We help our clients perform better and achieve their business objectives. We listen to their needs, think about the business implications and tailor our approach accordingly. In today's changing global economy, businesses need trusted advisors. Because Assurance professionals at Deloitte take the time to understand our clients' business as well as the industries in which they operate, we can help them identify major risks and opportunities over and above performance of the traditional financial reporting function. Our services include:

• Audit
• Assurance & Advisory
• Financial Services Advisory
• Actuarial & Insurance Solutions
• Actuarial & Analytics Solutions

About Actuarial & Analytics Solutions: Transforming data into insights that drive performance.

The A&AS team specialises in providing unique solutions through a combination of actuarial and advanced analytics skills that extends across businesses and industries. We create meaningful partnerships with clients and public entities, providing meaningful, value-added services.

We are a multi-disciplinary group comprising actuaries, data scientists, and modelling specialists who specialise in providing unique solutions that extends across numerous industries. Leveraging actuarial and advanced analytics skills, we offer a wide range of solutions and expertise which covers both advisory and actuarial services, thus creating synergies and harnessing skills across the team.

Our Actuarial Services Solutions

• Advisory Actuarial Services 
• Employee Benefits Valuations
• Healthcare Actuarial Services
• National Health Insurance

Our Advanced Analytics Solutions

• Customer and Growth Analytics
• Financial Analytics
• Risk Management
• Strategic Workforce Planning 
• Supply Chain Analytics

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

Main Purpose of Job

An entry-level support resource to team in delivery of Actuarial Healthcare services to / at client premises on delegated engagements / projects starting in February 2021.

• University degree in Actuarial Science (completed by January 2021)
• Postgraduate in related field would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 CT’s
• Experience using the suite of Microsoft Office software (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Programming experience would be an added advantage (SAS, SQL, VBA, Python, Power BI)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management

What you’ll do / Specialized Competencies

• Support consultants and management in the sales process and delivery of projects
• Gain exposure to a wide range of projects, clients and industries
• Assist with analysis to determine client needs and prepare client recommendations utilising a combination of industry knowledge, tools and technology
• Demonstrate personal insight when solving business issues
• Carry out research, data collection and conduct analysis
• Compile financial models
• Carry out analytical exercises such as customer segmentation analysis and activity-based costing
• Assist with statistical (regression-based) modelling using the SAS software system
• Assist with the development of reporting dashboards
• Compile reports, marketing documentation and presentations
• Contribute to business development

 Key Performance areas

Strategic Impact

• Under guidance, supports the delivery efforts of the engagement team in area of competency / Conducts research for engagement / project as delegated and provides meaningful analysis / output / Identifies possible opportunities for follow-on work and advises management / Assists in preparation of client presentations / discussion documentation as directed

Client Impact: External / Internal

• Contributes to decisions by engagement team by providing fact based and pertinent / recommendations from research / analysis / client interaction / Communicates regularly with Engagement Manager and team members on status of allocated  deliverables / Develops productive working relationships with client staff / Informs Engagement Manager of any possible emerging engagement change issues / Responds with urgency and accountability to client and team requests

Operational Effectiveness

• Understands the context and impact of own role within engagement and conducts work accordingly / Consistently reviews and analyses accuracy and quality of own deliverables prior to submission for review by senior / Develops awareness of risk in area of engagement in alignment with Deloitte policies  / Maintains clear communication channels with engagement team members on work status effecting their outputs

Development/Growth of Team

• Cultivates ability to give effective development feedback both upward and to peer / Maintains own development and knowledge in specialised area

Budgets / Profitability

• Submits any billing, expense claims and timesheets on time