General Insurance Actuarial Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016443/HN

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
General Insurance Actuarial Manager

Are you an Actuary who thrives on complex modelling, project ownership, and solving technical challenges that influence real business decisions? This is your opportunity to join a high-impact consulting environment delivering measurable value to leading insurers across South Africa.
Work with a dynamic, fast-growing actuarial consulting firm known for technical excellence and innovative problem-solving. You’ll gain exposure to diverse portfolios, advanced modelling frameworks, and cutting-edge analytics in pricing, capital, reserving, and IFRS 17.

This environment is ideal for an Actuary who wants strong technical exposure, autonomy, and the chance to influence key decisions. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders while mentoring others and shaping best-practice actuarial solutions for top-tier clients.
What’s in it for you?

Work on strategic projects with leading insurers.
Gain exposure to advanced modelling and regulatory frameworks.
Join a culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and growth.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Lead actuarial projects in pricing, reserving, capital modelling, and IFRS 17.
Develop and implement advanced statistical and actuarial models.
Provide technical guidance and mentor junior team members.
Collaborate with clients to deliver tailored, high-impact solutions.

Job Experience & Skills Required

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or similar.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years in short-term insurance, pricing, reserving, or capital modelling.
Qualified or nearly qualified Actuary.
Project management and leadership experience advantageous.
Knowledge of SAM, ORSA, solvency calculations, valuations, and regulatory frameworks.

Skills:

Proficiency in R and/or Python for statistical modelling (advantageous).
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and provide clear progress updates.
High attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

Apply now!
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Actuarial roles (Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, Quantitative)
Data Scientists / Data Analysts (Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning)
Risk Analysts (Credit, Market, Model Risk, Operational)
Pricing Specialists (Insurance, Financial Products)
Machine Learning & AI Data Scientists (ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling)
Quantitative Specialists across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for other suitable roles.
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Heidi Joubert
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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