Senior Actuarial Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016838/Ali

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Senior Actuarial Manager

Are you a FASSAâqualified actuarial professional ready to take on a strategic leadership role in consulting? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading actuarial advisory firm and make a real impact across highâprofile Life Insurance projects.

About the Role

As a Senior Actuarial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex, highâvalue actuarial solutions while leading and developing a large, diverse team. You’ll work closely with top-tier clients, tackling strategic challenges across the Life Insurance landscape.

POSITION INFO:

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Work on high-impact, strategic actuarial assignments
Lead and mentor a dynamic, high-performing team
Engage directly with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
Strengthen your consulting, leadership, and commercial expertise
Be part of a respected firm with a strong market presence

Key Responsibilities

Lead, inspire, and manage a large actuarial team across varying experience levels
Oversee delivery of Life Insurance projects (valuations, reporting, capital, regulatory)
Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery
Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
Contribute to business development and growth initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications:

FASSA (non-negotiable)

Experience:

8–10 years’ actuarial experience, primarily in Life Insurance
Proven track record within a consulting environment
Experience managing teams and senior stakeholders

Key Skills:

Strong technical actuarial expertise
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Non-Negotiables

â FASSA qualification
â Life Insurance experience
â Consulting background

Apply Now!

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I also specialise in recruiting within the following areas:

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 feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained for future opportunities.

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

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