Reserving Actuary

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016788/HN

Date posted:

Monday, May 4, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Reserving Actuary

An exciting opportunity exists for a driven Reserving Actuarial Analyst to join a reputable and wellâestablished insurance organisation. This role offers valuable exposure to SAM and IFRS 17 while enabling you to broaden your actuarial skill set across reserving, pricing, and capital.
Our client provides a supportive, technically strong actuarial environment and is ideal for an ambitious actuarial professional looking to deepen their reserving expertise while gaining exposure to broader actuarial functions. You will work closely with experienced actuaries and contribute to highâimpact regulatory and businessâcritical projects. The role offers strong professional development, exam support, and excellent longâterm career progression within a stable and respected business.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Perform reserving calculations, including quarterly and annual reserving reviews
Assist with regulatory and financial reporting under SAM and IFRS 17
Support assumption setting, model development, and analysis of results
Collaborate with pricing, capital, and finance teams on crossâfunctional actuarial projects

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education

Minimum of 6 actuarial exams passed

Experience

At least 3 years’ actuarial experience
Proven experience in reserving
Exposure to SAM and IFRS 17
Insurance industry experience is advantageous
Exposure to pricing and/or capital is a strong advantage

Skills

Strong analytical and problemâsolving ability
Experience with actuarial and statistical tools (e.g. Excel; actuarial software advantageous)
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills

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