Position Title:  Lecturer

LECTURER: ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

School of Management Studies

Faculty of Commerce

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is an inclusive and engaged research-intensive African university that inspires creativity through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery and citizenship; enhancing the lives of its students and staff, advancing a more equitable and sustainable social order, and influencing the global higher education landscape.

The School of Management Studies is a vibrant and interdisciplinary department in the Faculty of Commerce. The School strives to emulate the university’s vision of creating an inclusive and engaged research-intensive Africa-centric environment.

The Actuarial Science Section in the School of Management is recognised as being at the forefront of world-class actuarial education. The Section comprises a dynamic and energetic team committed to transformation, teaching and research excellence and the expert education of the next generation of actuaries.

We invite applications for a full-time permanent Lecturer position.

We are looking for an academic who:

• wants to be a part of the UCT Actuarial Science team, teach and contribute to the transformation of the actuarial profession;
• has a strong interest in the development and education of actuarial students across all levels of study;
• enjoys the intellectual stimulation and flexibility offered by an academic career; and
• is, or wants to become, an authority in their research area of interest.

The appointee must be able to lecture parts A2, A3 and F1 of the ASSA syllabus. The appointee should also have an interest in undertaking research and will be expected to supervise Honours and Master’s research projects, as appropriate, in their area(s) of expertise.

Our staff are expected to maintain a connection to actuarial work by consulting, and to participate in the activities of the professional body. This connection to the profession is essential for maintaining the relevance of the programme, as well as advancing the discipline of Actuarial Science.

Requirements for the position:

• a Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa
• a demonstrable ability to teach
• at least an honours degree or equivalent
• willingness to undertake relevant research 

The following will be advantageous:

• research supervision experience
• a postgraduate qualification
• some teaching experience

For more detailed information about the position, please contact Mr Lusani Mulaudzi, Head of Actuarial Science (lusani.mulaudzi@uct.ac.za).

The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is in line with UCT’s competitive packages at the respective level of appointment, plus a 50% additional scarce skills allowance.

To apply, please visit the UCT Internal Careers site (For Internal Applicants) and UCT Careers site (For external Applicants) to create a profile and submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• A letter of motivation
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address, and telephone number

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and deliver a presentation to the school. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any inquiries for this position are to be addressed to Ms Abigail Dixon at recruitment03@uct.ac.za or 021 650 1673.

Closing Date: 31 May 2024                               Website: http://www.actuarialscience.uct.ac.za/

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under- represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.