Non-Life Actuarial Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016495/HN

Date posted:

Friday, January 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a qualified Actuary ready to lead complex projects and deliver innovative solutions in the short-term insurance space? This is your chance to join a dynamic consulting firm where your technical expertise will shape strategic decisions for leading insurers across South Africa.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a fast-growing actuarial consulting firm renowned for technical excellence and forward-thinking solutions. They partner with top-tier insurers to deliver measurable value through advanced modelling, pricing strategies, and regulatory compliance.

This role offers autonomy, technical depth, and leadership exposure. You’ll work on diverse portfolios, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and mentor junior talent while driving best-practice actuarial solutions.

What’s in it For You?:

Lead strategic projects with major insurers
Gain exposure to cutting-edge modelling and IFRS 17 frameworks
Join a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth

Key Responsibilities:

Manage actuarial projects in pricing, reserving, capital modelling, and IFRS 17
Design and implement advanced statistical and actuarial models
Provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members
Partner with clients to deliver tailored, high-impact solutions

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years in short-term insurance (pricing, reserving, and capital modelling)
- Qualified or nearly qualified Actuary
- Project management and leadership experience advantageous
- Strong knowledge of SAM, ORSA, solvency calculations, valuations, and regulatory frameworks
Skills:
- Proficiency in R and/or Python for statistical modelling (advantageous)
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and deliver clear progress updates
- High attention to detail and a strong work ethic

Apply now!
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I also specialise in recruiting for:

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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