Actuarial Manager
ExecutivePlacements.com
Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Sales / Marketing, Finance / Banking / Insurance
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NFP016778/ZG
Date posted:
Friday, April 24, 2026
Location:
Midrand, South Africa
Salary:
Annually
SUMMARY:
Are you a nearly or newly qualified Actuary ready to step into a leadership-focused role within the short-term insurance space?
POSITION INFO:
A well-established financial services organisation is looking for an Actuarial Manager to join their growing actuarial team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of analysts, contribute to key actuarial modelling initiatives, and play an important role in supporting business strategy and profitability.
You will be joining a forward-thinking organisation known for its innovation, strong customer focus, and data-driven decision-making within the insurance sector.
Key Responsibilities:
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Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NFP016778/ZG
Date posted:
Friday, April 24, 2026
Location:
Midrand, South Africa
Salary:
Annually
SUMMARY:
Are you a nearly or newly qualified Actuary ready to step into a leadership-focused role within the short-term insurance space?
POSITION INFO:
A well-established financial services organisation is looking for an Actuarial Manager to join their growing actuarial team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of analysts, contribute to key actuarial modelling initiatives, and play an important role in supporting business strategy and profitability.
You will be joining a forward-thinking organisation known for its innovation, strong customer focus, and data-driven decision-making within the insurance sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate business requirements into actuarial models and meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making
- Lead and mentor a team of Actuarial Analysts, supporting their development and technical growth
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver actionable insights across pricing and performance analytics
- Develop, implement, and maintain actuarial models, ensuring accuracy and relevance
- Support pricing optimisation initiatives, including sensitivity and profitability analysis
- Identify opportunities to improve actuarial processes, models, and efficiencies
- Prepare and present clear reporting and analytics to senior stakeholders
- Ensure that actuarial work aligns with regulatory requirements and professional standards
- BSc / Honours Degree in Actuarial Science
- Nearly or newly qualified Actuary (ASSA)
- 4+ years’ experience within short-term / general insurance
- 1+ years' experience managing a team
- Strong technical modelling and analytical skills
- Experience working with actuarial or statistical modelling tools
- Ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Step into a leadership role early in your actuarial career
- Work within a high-performing actuarial team
- Exposure to strategic projects that impact business performance
- A collaborative and innovative environment that supports career growth
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