Job Title

Actuarial Manager.

South Africa, Gauteng
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Area: South Africa, Gauteng
Sector: Insurance
Posted: 3 November 2025

Job Details

This role is ideal for a dynamic individual who thrives on driving efficiencies and improving processes across actuarial functions. The successful candidate will lead a small team and work closely with the Head of the Actuarial Department and the various other actuarial units (Valuations, SAM, IFRS17 and Budgeting). 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives to improve actuarial processes and drive operational efficiency.

• Collaborate across actuarial teams to streamline workflows and enhance automation.

• Develop and implement automated solutions for:

o Valuations, Embedded Value, Value of New Business, and Analysis of Change in Embedded Value across multiple entities.

o Experience investigations and assumption setting.

o Data management and ETL processes.

• Oversee non-insurance reporting within the department.

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Explore and implement software and systems enhancements.

• Assist with once-off special projects.

• Mentor and train junior actuarial staff.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified actuary with 6+ years of experience (at least 2 years post qualification) in the insurance industry.

• Proven leadership experience managing actuarial or analytical teams.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and actuarial modelling software (e.g., Basys, Prophet).

• Experience with QlikView, SQL, or other data tools is advantageous.

• Ability to translate complex actuarial concepts into actionable business insights.

• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms or automation tools (e.g., Azure, Power BI, Python) is a plus.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.