Life Actuarial Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016839/Ali

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Life Actuarial Analyst

A prominent insurer is seeking a Life Actuarial Analyst to join their dynamic Johannesburg team. This opportunity suits a detail-oriented actuarial professional with strong IFRS 17 exposure and solid experience in life valuations and financial reporting.

In this role, you will contribute to key actuarial processes while collaborating closely with teams across Finance, Risk, and the broader business.

POSITION INFO:

What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver monthly and quarterly valuation processes
Support IFRS 17 calculations and reporting requirements
Contribute to statutory reporting and embedded value analyses
Perform reserving and liability assessments
Conduct experience analyses and forecasting exercises
Build and enhance actuarial models and reporting frameworks
Work with SQL to extract, validate, and analyse data
Prepare and present reports for internal and regulatory stakeholders
Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, Risk, and Product
Maintain adherence to actuarial governance and compliance standards

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

Degree in Actuarial Science or a related field

Experience:

At least 4 years’ experience in Life Insurance
Strong exposure to valuations and financial reporting
Hands-on experience with IFRS 17 (essential)
Progress toward actuarial qualification is advantageous

Skills:

Minimum of 8 actuarial exams completed
Proficiency in SQL
Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving ability
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Why Join This Team?

Gain valuable exposure to IFRS 17 reporting frameworks
Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative actuarial environment
Develop across valuations, forecasting, and actuarial investigations

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Actuarial Modelling & Valuations
Pricing, Reserving & Financial Reporting
Predictive & Statistical Modelling
Credit Risk Scorecards (PD / LGD / EAD)
IFRS 9 Modelling & Impairments
Capital, Solvency & Enterprise Risk Management
Asset–Liability Management (ALM)

If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future roles.

For more information, contact:
Alicia de Jager
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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