Actuarial Specialist

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016449/ZG

Date posted:

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Step into a senior actuarial role where your expertise in short-term insurance will have a real impact. If you thrive on complex modelling, taking ownership of projects, and solving technical challenges that influence business strategy and performance, this is the opportunity for you. Join a high-impact consulting environment where your work delivers tangible value to clients.

POSITION INFO:
You’ll become part of a dynamic and fast-growing actuarial consulting team recognised for technical excellence and innovative solutions. Working with leading insurers across South Africa, you’ll gain exposure to diverse portfolios, advanced modelling frameworks, and cutting-edge analytics in areas such as pricing, capital modelling, reserving, and IFRS 17.

This role is perfect for an Actuary seeking deep technical engagement, autonomy, and the chance to influence key business decisions. You will collaborate with senior leadership while mentoring junior colleagues and helping define best-practice actuarial solutions for top-tier clients.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in general insurance, including pricing, reserving, or capital modelling.
- Qualified or near-qualified Actuary.
- Experience in project management and people leadership is a plus.
- Knowledge of SAM, ORSA processes, solvency calculations, valuations, and regulatory frameworks.
Skills:
- Proficiency in R and/or Python for statistical modelling is advantageous.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines effectively and provide clear progress updates.
- High attention to detail and strong work ethic.

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