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The catalogue lists NQF level 8 as indicative. Check specific qualifications, practical experience and any professional registration with the institution or employer.
School & study guidance →Finance & Banking
Actuary
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Skills to explore
What could you build on?
- Actuarial Science
- Risk Modelling
- Prophet / R / Python
- ASSA Fellowship
- Life & Non-Life Insurance
- Solvency II
Use this as a starting point. Specific responsibilities and requirements vary by employer and specialisation.
Compare with my skills →Indicative salary information
R55 000–R215 000
Per month in South Africa. This range is not a guaranteed starting salary or a live vacancy.
Basis: Market estimate
Catalogue refreshed: August 2026
Experience, location, hours and employer affect pay. A gazetted basis refers to wage-floor modelling, not a legally prescribed range for this role.
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About the information on this page
Catalogue references: Robert Walters SA Salary Guide 2026 · Stats SA QES Q1 2026 · National Minimum Wage (1 Mar 2026). Salary data may include estimates. Listed skills and NQF levels are guidance, not admission or hiring decisions. Confirm requirements with your chosen provider.
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