Senior Actuary

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016811/Ali

Date posted:

Monday, May 11, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A wellâestablished life insurance provider is looking to appoint a Senior Actuarial Analyst to join its Life Actuarial team based in Johannesburg North. This opportunity is ideal for a nearly or newly qualified Actuary who combines strong technical ability with commercial insight and is ready to take ownership of actuarial models while supporting the development of junior team members.

POSITION INFO:
The role offers involvement across the full actuarial control cycle, exposure to senior leadership, and the chance to influence pricing, profitability, and strategic initiatives within a stable, forwardâlooking organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain life insurance actuarial and pricing models across the full actuarial control cycle
Drive model and system enhancements, including scenario, sensitivity, and impact analysis
Analyse and communicate insights related to pricing, profitability, policy growth, VNB, and embedded value
Validate, reconcile, and interpret data from multiple sources to ensure integrity and accuracy
Track and assess business performance indicators and identify emerging trends
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to support strategic and commercial decisionâmaking
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and innovative solutions
Maintain high standards of governance, documentation, and regulatory compliance
Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical oversight to junior actuarial analysts, contributing to team development and succession planning

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
- Nearly or newly qualified Actuary (minimum of 12 actuarial exam passes)
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ actuarial experience within financial services or the insurance industry (essential)
Skills:
- Strong actuarial modelling and analytical expertise
- Proven experience in pricing, profitability, and experience analysis
- Excellent documentation and process governance capabilities
- Ability to translate complex technical output into clear business insight
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Capability and interest in coaching and mentoring junior team members

Why Consider This Opportunity?:

Exposure to senior decisionâmakers within a respected life actuarial function
A role offering both technical depth and commercial impact
Opportunity to build leadership capability and shape the next generation of actuarial talent
Stable Johannesburg Northâbased position with visible career progression

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 any response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained on our database for any other suitable roles or positions.

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

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