Actuarial Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to take the reins of an established, niche-focused actuarial team within a dynamic life insurance environment? This is your opportunity to guide capital strategy, elevate analytics infrastructure, and work at the forefront of cell-based insurance innovation--without sacrificing complexity or compliance integrity.
POSITION INFO:
Actuarial Manager
The Role:
We're looking for an experienced Life Actuary with deep SAM exposure and a passion for shaping solvency, capital, and risk models. You'll lead a team responsible for core regulatory valuation, capital modelling, and actuarial insights across a diverse and evolving portfolio. This is not a traditional insurer and this is not a role for the passive. It's where data meets design, and regulations meet innovation.
What You'll Be Responsible For:

  • Architect and enhance the SAM-compliant technical provisions and solvency models (Prophet mastery essential)
  • Develop and implement actuarial governance processes for valuation, ORSA, and capital assessments
  • Engage Auditors, senior leadership, and clients in strategic actuarial discussions
  • Drive thought leadership in cell-based models, reinsurance optimisation, and future product structures
  • Collaborate across
, compliance, and onboarding to deliver proactive actuarial sign-off * Lead regulatory change readiness (IFRS 17,
Act, and Prudential Standards) * Manage and mentor a technical team, embedding a culture of excellence and learning
Ideal Profile:
  • Fellow or Associate Actuary (Life)
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in life insurance modelling, capital or valuation
  • 3+ years in a team or people leadership role
  • Technical wizardry with Prophet and discounted cash flow models
  • Deep working knowledge of SAM, especially SCR breakdowns and capital requirements for life insurers
  • Bonus: Cell-captive or multi-entity reporting experience
You Bring:
  • Curiosity & Compliance: You're comfortable in spreadsheets and boardrooms
  • Vision & Detail: You can see beyond the numbers--but never miss a decimal
  • Confidence & Collaboration: You speak your mind and listen twice as hard
Why Apply?:
  • High-impact role with visibility and voice
  • Work with diverse clients, regulatory frameworks, and actuarial complexity
  • Lead future-facing initiatives in an evolving, agile actuarial function
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1453890
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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