Actuarial, Data Science and Quantitative Risk Vacation Work (June to July 2026)

Details

Closing Date

2026/05/24

Reference Number PWC260424-1

Opportunity Actuarial, Data Science and Quantitative Risk Vacation Work (June to July 2026)

Intake year 2026

Contract Type Vacation programme

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Office Cape Town, Johannesburg

Overview Pw

• C is a tech-forward, people-empowered network. With deep expertise and advanced capabilities, we help clients harness technology, make smart investments, and be ready for any future. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we bring together the necessary teams, resources and alliances to act boldly and achieve real results. We help meet the demands of our ever-changing world with consistent quality and objective advice.

The Actuarial, Risk and Quants (ARQ) Vacation Work Programme is designed to give students hands-on exposure to real-world analytics, actuarial and quantitative problem-solving. The programme offers participants the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on practical projects across industries such as banking, insurance and capital markets, gaining insight into how data, modelling and analytical techniques are applied in a commercial environment.

Participants will be exposed to advanced analytics, statistical modelling, machine learning, quantitative risk, and financial engineering concepts, while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The programme aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application, providing valuable industry experience and insight into a potential long-term career.

Requirements Applicants must be in their penultimate year of study in one of the following fields (or a closely related field):

• Actuarial Science
• Data Science
• Statistics / Mathematical Statistics
• Computer Science
• Quantitative Risk Management
• Mathematical Finance
• Financial Engineering
• Other related quantitative, mathematical, or analytical degrees

The Evolved Pw

• C Professional is our global leadership development framework. It outlines the capabilities that we look for in all our people—from associate to partner level—that will help us to thrive as purpose-led and values-driven leaders.

How I lead and deliver value as a Pw

• C Professional Inspire

I understand my impact and people want to work with me

Empower

I coach and work side by side with others

Evolve

I grow as a person and guide Pw

• C into the future

Champions

I commit to quality, integrity and inclusive behaviour

Builds

I apply a business mindset to my work to increase Pw

• C’s success

Delivers

I collaborate across Pw

• C to deliver quality and distinctive client experiences

About Pw

• C At Pw
• C, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 364,000 people in 136 countries and 137 territories. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting, we help clients build, accelerate, and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.co.za.

Policy

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.