SAMUKELO MAGWAZA
QUANT STUDENT, ACTUARIAL STUDENT
Boksburg
Summary
Ambitious and analytically driven Quantitative Risk Management graduate with strong foundations in data analysis, statistical modelling, and financial risk assessment. Currently pursuing an Honours degree in the same field, with practical exposure to quantitative tools such as R, Python, SAS, and excel. Demonstrated leadership in mentorship, academic assistance, and team-based analytics projects through professional internships and society roles. Adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about solving real-world problems using data and mathematical modelling—ready to contribute to dynamic teams in risk, data science, and quantitative finance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Head of Mentorship
ASABA_NWU
2024.01 - 2024.12
- Structured and led ASABA NWU’s mentorship program for actuarial and quant students.
- Coordinated academic and personal development strategies, while serving on the executive committee.
- Advocated transformation, inclusion, and academic excellence across student cohorts.
Mathematical Statistics Student Assistant
North-West University
2023.06 - 2024.12
- Marking of Stats tests and assignments
- Assisting students with content-related queries and tutorials.
Quant and Data Intern
QuantifyYourFuture Virtual Internship
2024.01 - 2024.02
- Exposure to real-life work experience with Absa, FirstRand, FNB and Nedbank
- Exposure to data: framing, exploration, interpretation, modelling, and visualisation
- Development of competency skills: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration & communication
- Team-based projects facilitated by Absa, FirstRand, FNB and Nedbank
Education
Bachelor of Science Honors - Quantitative Risk Managment
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 2001.04 -
Bachelor of Science - Quantitative Risk Management
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 2022.04 - Current
Skills
Tools and Languages:
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- VBA
- Experienced in Python programming
- R programming proficiency
- C#
- SAS programming
Technical skills:
- Data collection and capturing
- Data framing
- Quantitative analysis
- Risk assessment
- Data visualization
- Statistical analysis
Soft Skills:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- People management and Team
Certification
SAS Programming 1: Essentials
Honors Achievements
- Math and Science Olympiads (2019)
- School Head Boy (2020)
- Ekurhuleni district matric Top 15 (2020)
- SSIP Top 10 (2020)
- Matric school top learner (2020)
Hobbies
- Chess.
- Sudoku.
- Listening to Podcasts and reading blogs about finance, education and tech.
- School outreach volunteering.
Timeline
SAS Programming 1: Essentials
2025-02
SAS Programming 2: Data Manipulation Techniques
2025-02
Head of Mentorship
ASABA_NWU
2024.01 - 2024.12
Quant and Data Intern
QuantifyYourFuture Virtual Internship
2024.01 - 2024.02
Mathematical Statistics Student Assistant
North-West University
2023.06 - 2024.12
Bachelor of Science - Quantitative Risk Management
North-West University
2022.04 - Current
Bachelor of Science Honors - Quantitative Risk Managment
North-West University
2001.04 -