The position of Actuarial Analyst is vacant. The Actuarial Analyst will report directly to the Senior Manager Actuarial Services and will be based at Head Office, Pretoria.

 The total remuneration package will be will be based on qualifications and experience.

 The Actuarial Analyst will be required to support the Senior Manager Actuaries Services: through the implementation of the following KPA’s

 Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• Applying actuarial and statistical techniques to provide insights to the scheme

  ·       Provide accurate monthly and annual projections with appropriate well considered analysis and risk adjustments

  ·       Developing and maintaining actuarial and analytical models for the scheme

   

• Developing an understanding of GEMS and Health related data for analytics and providing actionable insights

  ·       Identify and effectively communicate opportunities to improve cost efficiency

   

• Analyse industry benchmarks and provide recommendations for improvements for the scheme’s performance
• Analyse claim handling trends, identifying problems and root cause issues
• Analyse provider profile benchmarks, identify trends and develop recommendations
• Build strong internal stakeholder relationships and meet business actuarial needs
• Analyse GEMS processes and information, identify key areas of efficiency, effectively communicate intervention and process improvement recommendations
• Learning and applying statistical and actuarial principles, models and techniques to given tasks
• Preparing feedback papers and reports

 Qualification requirements are:

 Desirable

• Have an understanding of medical schemes industry

All external candidates, please apply via Career Junction using the following link :

https://www.careerjunction.co.za/companies/35144/government-employees-medical-scheme

The closing date for applications is 23 November 2022. Should you not hear from us by 28 February 2023  please consider your application unsuccessful

*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.

*** Information is required for Employment Equity purposes.

*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.

*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.

***Gems is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with Gems employment equity plan.