Life Actuarial Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016185/HN

Date posted:

Friday, October 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Life Actuarial Analyst

Are you a sharp Life Actuary ready to accelerate your consulting career? This is your chance to join one of the top actuarial consulting teams in the market — where you’ll work on diverse, high-impact projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and gain hands-on experience that will fast-track your qualification and career growth.

Join a leading actuarial consulting firm known for its innovative, fast-paced, and collaborative environment. You’ll work alongside highly skilled actuaries who are shaping the future of the insurance industry.
As a Life Actuary, you’ll contribute to a wide range of actuarial projects — including IFRS 17, embedded value, capital modelling, product development, and risk management — across multiple insurers and financial institutions.
This hybrid role offers a balance of independence and mentorship, giving you exposure to senior client interactions while receiving the professional support you need to complete your actuarial exams. Enjoy great benefits, exam support, and continuous career development in an environment that truly invests in your success.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of actuarial projects for life insurance and reinsurance clients.
Conduct valuations, experience analyses, and reserve calculations.
Contribute to the development and review of actuarial models and reports.
Assist with IFRS 17 implementation, product pricing, and capital modelling work.
Collaborate with consultants and clients to deliver accurate, insightful actuarial solutions.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

BCom / BSc in Actuarial Science or related quantitative degree.
Student or nearly qualified member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA).

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of actuarial experience, preferably in consulting or life insurance.
Exposure to IFRS 17, valuations, or product development advantageous.
Prior experience in a client-facing or project-based environment ideal.

Skills:

Strong technical skills in Excel, and experience with Prophet, R, Python, or SQL beneficial.
Analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Driven, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Other:

Hybrid working model with flexibility.
Comprehensive exam and study support.
Excellent mentorship and long-term growth opportunities.

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