Sanlam South Africa Actuarial Bursaries/Actuarial Funding
About:
The Sanlam Retail Affluent business (SRA) empowers South Africans in the middle- and upper-income segments to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. With deep client understanding and a focus on excellence in technology, and client and intermediary experiences, SRA delivers financial solutions including comprehensive financial planning, life- and disability insurance, credit solutions, savings and investments, retirement and fiduciary services that can be accessed through various platforms.
School-leaving learners who intend to study Actuarial Science in 2024
If you are a whiz at maths, enjoy a good challenge by solving difficult problems and are willing to remain focused and disciplined through years of studying and training, then you are just who we’re looking for.
What the Bursary Covers:
- Tuition and accommodation fees
- General allowance (Books and pocket money)
- Mentoring and academic support from Sanlam actuarial professionals
- Vacation work and networking opportunities with Sanlam staff
- Guaranteed employment after completion of studies
- Continued support and payment towards actuarial board exams
- Range of work rotation opportunities across a broad spectrum of disciplines
Undergraduate Studies:
- Academic results:
- Full academic Transcripts
- Proof of registration and/or Fee Statement
- Copy of matric certificate
- Copy of ID/Passport or valid study Visa
- Comprehensive CV focusing on Academics, Extra-mural activities and Leadership skills
- A motivation to support your application that answers the following questions:
- In your own words, can you describe what an actuary does?
- Why do you want to study actuarial science?
- Why do you believe you have what it takes to become an actuary?
- Why should Sanlam choose you to be a bursary holder?
- If you are not successful at becoming an actuary, what other career paths are you considering?
School-leaving learners who intend to study Actuarial Science in 2024
- Academic results:
- Final 2022 Grade 11 results
- Grade 12 mid-year 2023 results
- NBT results
- Final grade 12 results may be used as determining factor
- An above 90% score in Mathematics and an overall A aggregate
- Comprehensive CV focusing on Academics, Extra-mural activities and Leadership skills
- A motivation to support your application that answers the following questions:
- In your own words, can you describe what an actuary does?
- Why do you want to study actuarial science?
- Why do you believe you have what it takes to become an actuary?
- Why should Sanlam choose you to be a bursary holder?
- If you are not successful at becoming an actuary, what other career paths are you considering?
- Please note that all applications need to be completed online.
- No applications will be accepted via email or after the closing date.
How do you apply:
Please apply online and attach the following documentation as indicated above:
We are committed to embracing and accelerating transformation. In accordance with Sanlam’s employment equity plan, preference will therefore be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups (Black South Africans i.e. African, Coloured and Indian scholars) as well as non-SA citizens on merit.
Closing Date: 31 July 2023
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group’s Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.