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Job Description

• We are seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Actuarial Analyst / Data Scientist to join our Actuarial: Telemetry Solutions team. This role will focus on leveraging Telematics data, AI models, and Actuarial techniques to enhance pricing models, risk assessment, and claims management strategies. The ideal candidate will work with large-scale datasets, build predictive models, and develop cutting-edge AI solutions, including LLMs and computer vision models, to drive innovation in our department.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and process Telematics data to extract meaningful insights for pricing, underwriting, and claims optimization.
• Develop and implement machine learning models, including LLMs and computer vision models.
• Build and optimize usage-based insurance (UBI) products by integrating Telematics and AI-driven insights into actuarial pricing models.
• Automate data processing tasks using Python, SQL, and C#, ensuring scalable and efficient systems.
• Design and implement robust software solutions, applying clean code principles and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Software Developers, Actuarial, and Product teams, to integrate AI and Telematics-driven insights into strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain APIs and containerized applications using Docker for real-time analytics and predictive modelling.
• Assist in monitoring and validating predictive models to ensure optimal performance in production environments.
• Create interactive dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI to track key performance metrics.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in technology and AI to continuously improve methodologies.

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience (3 years or more advantageous)
• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematical Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field (Essential)

Programming Skills

• Python (Advanced) – Experience with machine learning libraries (Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost, Hugging Face, OpenCV). (Essential)
• C# (Advanced) – Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and clean coding principles. (Essential)
• SQL (Advanced) – Experience with data processing, database management, and query optimization. (Essential)
• Git Version Control (Advanced) – Experience in managing and collaborating on codebases. (Essential)
• Power BI or similar visualization tools (Intermediate) – Experience in building real-time analytics dashboards (Essential) 
• LLMs and Computer Vision Models (Intermediate to Advanced) – Working knowledge and experience developing and deploying large language models (ChatGPT, Llama, BERT) and image-processing models (Advantageous).
• Docker (Intermediate to Advanced) – Experience with containerizing applications for scalable and efficient deployment (Advantageous)

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive actionable insights from extremely large datasets.
• Solid grasp of OOP concepts, software engineering principles, and API development.
• Passion for applying AI-driven solutions, including LLMs and computer vision applications in insurance.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

What will you do?

• Responsible for achieving sales volumes, distribution, pricing, stock pressure and forwarding display objectives in accordance with expected standards for a particular district.  
• Manages the activities of the sales force in a division. 

Qualification and Experience

• Qualification and Experience
• NQF4/Matric/Standard 10
• FAIS credits/Full Insurance Qualifications (depending on Dofa)
• Financial Services Board Regulatory Exams (RE5) completed
• NQF 5 & NQF 6 advantageous
• Must have your own motor vehicle
• Valid code B driver’s license

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the commercial insurance industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in face-to-face business

Deliverables include, but will not be Limited to

• Deliverables include, but will not be limited to
• To deliver on business strategies and key deliverables
• Recruitment of own team
• To ensure that the team adheres to compliance regulations
• To coach and mentor all team members to ensure high quality standards
• To analyse performance data and present findings to senior management
• Ensure team enablement to perform at optimal level
• Assist your team to build their own insurance portfolios
• Communicate effectively with your team, management and internal stakeholders
• Provide ongoing system and product support

What will you do?

• Responsible for achieving sales volumes, distribution, pricing, stock pressure and forwarding display objectives in accordance with expected standards for a particular district.  
• Manages the activities of the sales force in a division. 

Qualification and Experience

• Qualification and Experience
• NQF4/Matric/Standard 10
• FAIS credits/Full Insurance Qualifications (depending on Dofa)
• Financial Services Board Regulatory Exams (RE5) completed
• NQF 5 & NQF 6 advantageous
• Must have your own motor vehicle
• Valid code B driver’s license

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the commercial insurance industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in face-to-face business

Deliverables include, but will not be Limited to

• Deliverables include, but will not be limited to
• To deliver on business strategies and key deliverables
• Recruitment of own team
• To ensure that the team adheres to compliance regulations
• To coach and mentor all team members to ensure high quality standards
• To analyse performance data and present findings to senior management
• Ensure team enablement to perform at optimal level
• Assist your team to build their own insurance portfolios
• Communicate effectively with your team, management and internal stakeholders
• Provide ongoing system and product support

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the commercial insurance industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in face-to-face business

Qualification and Experience

• Qualification and Experience
• NQF4/Matric/Standard 10
• FAIS credits/Full Insurance Qualifications (depending on Dofa)
• Financial Services Board Regulatory Exams (RE5) completed
• NQF 5 & NQF 6 advantageous
• Must have your own motor vehicle
• Valid code B driver’s license

Deliverables include, But will not be limited to

• To deliver on business strategies and key deliverables
• Recruitment of own team
• To ensure that the team adheres to compliance regulations
• To coach and mentor all team members to ensure high quality standards
• To analyse performance data and present findings to senior management
• Ensure team enablement to perform at optimal level
• Assist your team to build their own insurance portfolios
• Communicate effectively with your team, management and internal stakeholders
• Provide ongoing system and product support

What will you do?

• Represents and sells the company’s goods and/or services by visiting companies and obtaining orders. Promotes sales by introducing the products with the use of presentation/display techniques. Keeps immediate superior informed of competitor action and customer status. Is expected to achieve pre-set sales targets. In-depth knowledge of speciality products and their application.

Qualification and Experience

• NQF4/Matric/Standard 10
• FAIS credits/Full Insurance Qualifications (depending on Dofa)
• Financial Services Board Regulatory Exams (RE5) completed
• NQF 5 & NQF 6 advantageous
• Must have your own motor vehicle
• Valid code B driver’s license

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the commercial insurance industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in face-to-face business

Competencies Required

• Must be highly proficient in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent administrative skills
• Ability to plan and manage time efficiently
• Results oriented
• Excellent leadership skills
• Self-disciplined and ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated and desire to excel
• Analytical and organised
• Problem solving skills and solution oriented
• Flexibility
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Professional and organised
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skill

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to

• To deliver on business strategies and key deliverables
• Recruitment of own team
• To ensure that the team adheres to compliance regulations
• To coach and mentor all team members to ensure high quality standards
• To analyse performance data and present findings to senior management
• Ensure team enablement to perform at optimal level
• Assist your team to build their own insurance portfolios
• Communicate effectively with your team, management and internal stakeholders
• Provide ongoing system and product support
• Build a successful career with us