Mhlanga Mazwi
Siphofaneni
Summary
A motivated and analytical actuarial professional, actively advancing expertise in finance, investments, and risk management. Holds a BSc in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics and a BSc Honours in Actuarial Science, and currently pursuing an MSc in Actuarial Science, focusing on climate stress testing in the banking system. Set to write at least two professional actuarial exams by May next year, demonstrating ongoing commitment to professional growth. Building advanced capabilities in investment analysis, portfolio management, derivatives, taxation, and financial regulation, with a developing specialization at the intersection of fintech and financial risk management. Eager to contribute to a dynamic environment while continuing to expand skills and knowledge.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Tutor
Department of Actuarial Science, University of Pre
07.2025 - Current
- Conduct tutorials for 1st-year and 2nd-year actuarial science students in IAS 121 (Actuarial Mathematics) and IAS 221 (Contingencies).
- Cover topics such as the pricing of financial products through mathematics of finance, life insurance, and general short-term insurance.
- Setting and marking of class tests, reviewing semester tests before students can sit the test, and creating solutions for students' practical assignments on pricing of debt products.
Junior Investment Analyst
Public Service Pensions Fund
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Assessing investment proposals under PSPF's own portfolio by conducting due diligence on the proposed ventures, using different valuation techniques.
- Conducted competitive analysis to benchmark firm performance against industry standards and pension fund targets.
- Collaborated with senior analysts to prepare detailed investment reports, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Participated in investment committee meetings, contributing valuable insights and analysis.
- Worked with clients to identify areas of poor investment quality and implemented appropriate, remedial action.
Statistics Assistant Lecturer
University of Pretoria
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted tutorials for 1st -year Bachelor of Commerce students in STK 123 and STK 143.
- Covered topics such as optimization techniques with economic applications, data transformations, system of linear inequalities, and solving linear programming problems using graphical and extreme point methods.
- Facilitated practical training on statistical computer packages, report writing.
Education
Master of Science - Actuarial Science
University Of Pretoria
Pretoria, GP, South Africa01-2026
Bachelor of Science Hons - Actuarial Science
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, GP, South Africa, South AfricaBachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa11-2023
Skills
- Financial risk modelling
- Actuarial analysis and forecasting
- Econometric and panel data analysis
(SAS, R, or Python) - Investment analysis and portfolio
management
- Derivatives pricing and hedging
- Financial valuation techniques
- Asset-liability management (ALM)
Certification
- A111 - Mathematical statistics [Exemption]
- A112 - Economics [Exemption]
- A113 - Financial management [Exemption]
- A211 - Actuarial Mathematics [Exemption]
- A213 - Contingencies [Exemption]
- N111 – Actuarial Mathematics [Exemption]
- A214 - Actuarial Economic Modelling [Pass]
- A212 - Risk Modelling & Survival Analysis [Pass]
- A311 - Actuarial Risk Management [Pass]
- N211 - Actuarial Communications [Pass]
- F105 - Finance & Investment Principles [Pass]
Timeline
Head Tutor
Department of Actuarial Science, University of Pre
07.2025 - Current
Junior Investment Analyst
Public Service Pensions Fund
04.2025 - 05.2025
Statistics Assistant Lecturer
University of Pretoria
02.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science Hons - Actuarial Science
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
University of Pretoria
Master of Science - Actuarial Science
University Of Pretoria
References
- Mrs Gamu Malela, Statistics Department, University Of Pretoria, 012 420 3450, gamu.malela@up.ac.za, IT Building 5-17, Pretoria, South Africa
- Ms Claudine, Client Liaison Officer, Brooklyn Studios, 087 820 0840, info@brooklynstudios.co.za, Pretoria, South Africa
- Prof Conrad Beyers, Head of Department [Actuarial Science], University Of Pretoria, +27 12 420 4419, Conrad.Beyers@up.ac.za, Maths 1-10.1, Pretoria, South Africa
Affiliatons
SASA, South African Statistical Association
Student Member of the actuarial society of South Africa