Anabel van der Westhuizen

High-achieving Grade 12 learner at Curro Durbanville, with a Term 1 average of 92% and top subject results of 99% in Mathematics and 97% in Accounting. Conditionally admitted to Actuarial Science at Stellenbosch University, the University of Pretoria and the University of Cape Town. Committed to qualifying as a Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa, building on a consistent track record of academic excellence, first-team sport and professional workshadowing in the financial services sector.

Enrolled in Further Studies Mathematics, strengthening the mathematical depth and problem-solving skills required for actuarial study.

Work Shadowing - Financial Services and Insurance - Liberty

• Gained direct exposure to the long-term insurance sector, including risk assessment, product structuring and financial planning frameworks
• Developed an understanding of how actuarial principles underpin product pricing and reserving in a regulated insurance environment
• Reinforced the decision to pursue actuarial science as a career pathway

Actuarial Science Work Shadowing - Professional Services - Deloitte

• Attended an in-person actuarial science work-shadowing experience in a professional services environment
• Interacted with actuarial analysts and senior actuarial analysts who shared insight into their daily responsibilities and career paths
• Gained exposure to areas such as risk, insurance, investment, consulting, pricing, valuation and data science
• Developed insight into how actuarial thinking supports risk assessment, insurance, financial modelling and business decision-making
• Strengthened understanding of the professional expectations, analytical skills and discipline required for an actuarial career

Grade 12 - Curro Durbanville High School (2024-01)

Grade 8 - Grade 10 - Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge (2022-01 - 2024-09)

Actuarial Science - Actuarial Science - Stellenbosch University

Actuarial Science - Actuarial Science - University of Pretoria

Actuarial Science - Actuarial Science - University of Cape Town