Short-Term Actuarial Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016230/Chane

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
If you’re an Actuarial professional ready to lead, challenge yourself, and actually see the impact of your models on real business outcomes... this one’s for you. We’re working with a forward-thinking financial services group that’s shaking up the insurance space. Their Actuarial division plays a central role in driving profitability, innovation, and strategy - and they’re looking for a dynamic Actuarial Manager to lead a team of analysts who don’t just crunch numbers, but craft solutions.

In this role you’ll take charge of an established team, refine models that guide executive decision-making, and build future leaders. You’ll have the autonomy to implement your own ideas and the backing of senior management to make things happen.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of Actuarial Analysts, fostering technical excellence and career development.
Oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring of Actuarial models for short-term insurance products.
Analyze data from multiple sources to identify business trends, opportunities, and risks.
Collaborate cross-functionally to translate modelling insights into actionable business strategies.
Ensure all Actuarial work aligns with professional standards, internal governance, and regulatory frameworks.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Bachelor’s or Honors degree in Actuarial Science or similar.
Qualified or making good progress toward Actuarial qualification.
Minimum 3 years’ Actuarial experience within a short-term insurance environment, plus at least 1 year in a management or team leadership role.
Advanced Microsoft Office and actuarial/statistical software (e.g. SQL, R, Python, SAS).
Strong data analysis, model development, and reporting capability.
Exceptional stakeholder communication and presentation skills.
Excellent numerical reasoning and analytical thinking.

Apply now!

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Actuarial
Product Development
Pricing
Valuations
Credit Risk
Market Risk

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Chanél Lubbe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant in Actuarial & Analytics

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