Work Based skills

The following applies to all Actuarial Society of South Africa (AS) students joining from 2009.

Students who have already commenced with Work Based Skills (WBS) via the UK system and who intend to qualify through the Actuarial Society also need to register. Credit will be awarded for skills already acquired as well as time completed.

The Actuarial Profession is keen to develop the practical aspects of your training as well as the theoretical aspects. The work-based aspect of your training is a further opportunity for you to learn. Work Based Skills offer the opportunity to understand how practical considerations can affect theoretical models. In addition, you develop personal skills in the work environment. We want to encourage you to develop a culture of self-assessment and professional development to help you to plan your future as an actuary.  We also want to encourage you to discuss ideas and thoughts with colleagues. Work Based Skills form an important part of the route to qualifying as an Associate or a Fellow.

Work Based Skills: Process Document

1. Complete the forms that you receive from the Cape Town Office. This will come in the form of a welcome pack which will include a welcome letter and all the Work Based Skills documentation.
2. You will need to read the WBS- Student document.
3. Complete the Supervisor review form.
4. Complete the Sign off sheet.
5. Send back to the Actuarial Society of South Africa Johannesburg office at: no 137b, 1st Floor, Central Block, East Campus, Wits, Braamfontein, 2001.
6. For enquiries please contact the registrar@actuarialsociety.org.za.

Please note:

The Actuarial Society of South Africa is currently working on an electronic system that will enable students to fill out and complete their own WBS via the website. This inevitably means that students will be responsible for their own Work Based Skills log.