Lecturer - Department of Actuarial Science - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy. The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The Department of Actuarial Science offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Actuarial Science through which exemptions are offered from the examinations of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) for the A100, A200, A300 subjects and some of the F100 subjects. The Department collaborates with several departments including Economics, Statistics, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics and Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering as well as the UP Natural Hazard Centre on research projects related to finance, risk management, insurance and banking.

• Lecturing, assessment and participating in curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate level, both in the Department of Actuarial Science and the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics;
• Participating in the undertaking and supervision of research projects in the Department of Actuarial Science;
• Actively contributing towards research development and producing research output to attract research funding;
• Participating in administrative duties within the Department of Actuarial Science.

• An Honours degree in Actuarial Science – with a strong preference for evidence of proficiency in Mathematical Sciences;
• A relevant further postgraduate degree or to be registered for Masters or PhD study in a relevant field during the first year of employment at UP.

• Technical actuarial subject knowledge;
• Computer programming proficiency;
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills;
• Excellent communication skills.

• Progress towards qualifying as an Actuary through a recognised Actuarial professional body such as ASSA or equivalent;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online .ac.za, and follow the link:
Careers@UP.

• A comprehensive UP format CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
• Names and contact details of three peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Teaching Portfolio;
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 20 February 2026

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

Mrs E Kühn, Tel:  or elsabe.kuhn.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof Conrad Beyers, Tel:  or conrad.beyers.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 April 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.