Actuarial Manager

 

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

JNB007360/LD

Date posted:

Monday, August 2, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


SUMMARY:
To manage quantitative and actuarial analysis services for the Fund, including monitoring Service Level Agreements with service providers (PIC, actuarial consultants, Administrator, PRI companies and

POSITION INFO:

Key Accountabilities:

Key performance area:

Manage and implement the Fund’s actuarial strategy:

  • Review and manage the implementation of the Fund’s actuarial strategy and policy
  • Provide advice in respect of reviewing and changing Fund rules and funding level policy
  • Provide advice on the appropriate implementation of minimum levels in benefit administration
  • Oversee and manage the Fund’s actuarial services and projects
  • Oversee and manage all annual actuarial valuations and calculations
  • Plan, develop and implement revised actuarial factors in actuarial projects
  • Review long term challenges faced by the pension system and make recommendations to the B&A Committee
  • Compile reports and recommendation on actuarial services and projects of the Fund to the B&A Committee

Manage outsourced actuarial services

  • Negotiate actuarial contracts with external actuarial service providers
  • Manage outsourced asset valuation and asset liability modelling services
  • Co-ordinate and manage external advice on the benefit calculation and pension increase proposal
  • Validate the accuracy of member information used for valuation calculations
  • Implement all instructions from the Board and Principal Officer
  • Evaluate submitted invoices/fees to ensure accuracy and competitiveness
  • Manage and control service provider fees in line with contractual terms and budgetary plans
  • Ensure compliance with legislation and best practice principles

Manage actuarial projects:

  • Experience analysis
  • National pension account
  • S-case liability project
  • Co-ordinate and manage all actuarial projects
  • Evaluate project plans and provide assistance in implementation
  • Undertake general contract management and administration for actuarial projects
  • Scope management
  • Ensure the integration of all actuarial project functions and work plans
  • Define and approve the project scope, timelines, objectives and milestones of projects
  • Effectively manage the completion of project deliverables
  • Monitor and manage project costs line with the budget
  • Develop quality assurance plans and guidelines for project members and service providers
  • Identify and resolve project issues and recommend mitigation strategies

Conduct research and quantitative analysis

  • Conduct research into national and international employee benefit industry and best practices
  • Conduct research of pension reform and social security, and provide recommendations to the B&A Committee
  • Monitor national and international market movements and the potential impact to the Fund
  • Compile reports on the Fund’s positions with regards to employee benefit administration/modernization
  • Conduct quantitative analysis of to determine and quantify the annual pension contribution increases
  • Liaise with the PSCBC on the pension contribution increase

Monitor and evaluate Service Level Agreement compliance (GPAA)

  • Manage the relationship between the Administrator, PIC, GEPF and Actuarial service providers in order to effectively manage actuarial requirements and expenditure
  • Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation systems and framework, tools and procedure for actuarial services
  • Collate performance data and reports to assess compliance with contractual terms
  • Assist with negotiating performance measures with GPAA for actuarial and investment services
  • Review and analyse investment transactions to identify risk factors that could have longer-term financial impact on the GEPF’s investment strategy
  • Review and evaluate investment reports, the risk report and the investment risk report to identify issues of concern requiring mitigation or action
  • Identify and escalate risk issues or concerns requiring mitigation to ensure management within defined and appropriate risks parameters
  • Assist with the compilation of a report on the financial risk, service delivery level and mitigation strategies

Manage resources and staff

  • Contribute to the budgeting processes
  • Monitor budget expenditure in relation to actuarial projects and services
  • Manage staff performance through continuous performance appraisal, coaching and mentoring
  • Identify gaps in capability, skills and knowledge of staff members
  • Assist staff draft their performance and development plans and ensure implementation
  • Manage work allocation and staff responsibilities

Qualification and experience:

Education:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Business Science, Actuarial Science is essential
  • A Post-Graduate Degree in Actuarial Science will be an advantage

Experience:

  • 3-5 years’ experience in a financial services environment, preferably in an Actuarial analysis position
  • Demonstrate experience in engagement with Actuaries on valuation issues, interpretation of reports and communication of complex actuarial issues
  • Solid understanding of the pension funds industry, financial instruments and investment analysis

Knowledge:

  • Awareness and understanding of the Government Employee Pension Fund and/or Pension Fund Industry
  • Relevant legislation, regulations and procedures e.g. Pension Fund Act, Government Employee Pension Fund law, 1996
  • United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment
  • Corporate Social Investment principles
  • Corporate Governance principles (King III report)
  • Actuarial valuations and calculations
  • Pension funds and Benefits structures
  • Employee benefits principles, practices, methodologies and concepts.
  • Financial risk management
  • Economic analysis (impact of global events on investment)
  • Financial instruments
  • Investment analysis in all asset classes
  • Project management theory and practice
  • GEPF stakeholders
  • Understanding of legal compliance

Skills and behavior:

Skills:

  • Excellent numeracy and mathematical skills
  • Financial modelling skills
  • Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
  • Team work and collaboration
  • People management and empowerment
  • Communication (verbal and written)
  • Project management
  • Business Acumen
  • Computer proficiency
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Project management
  • Benefit structuring
  • Decision making
  • Research skills
  • Negotiation skills

Behavior:

  • Integrity
  • Openness
  • Inter-dependence
  • Caring
  • Client focus
  • Adaptability and stress tolerance
  • GEPF focus
  • Communication
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Problem solving and Judgment
  • Team work
  • Developing others
  • Innovation
  • Impact and Influence
  • Maturity and self-management
  • Fairness
  • Professional work ethic
  • Networking
  • Assertiveness


 

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