This role requires strong technical underwriting expertise, the ability to analyse complex risks, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to brokers and clients.
What You’ll Do
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Lead IAS 19 post-employment healthcare liability valuations, long-term funding assessments and related actuarial reporting
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Provide technical input into healthcare, medical scheme and employee benefits consulting — including pricing, benefit design, scheme benchmarking and strategic market reviews
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Develop and maintain actuarial models, Power BI dashboards, DAX measures, Python-based analytical workflows and management information systems
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Translate actuarial findings into clear, commercially relevant insights for clients, consultants and executives
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Support new business, tenders, renewals and retention initiatives with actuarial insight and evidence-based value propositions
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Strengthen actuarial governance through peer review, model validation, documentation, audit trails and alignment with professional standards
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Embed GRC, cyber resilience and information security considerations into actuarial processes
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Manage, mentor and develop actuarial analysts — including work allocation, quality review, coaching and performance feedback
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Identify and implement automation opportunities using Power Automate, Power Apps, Python and Copilot Premium
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Contribute to the drafting and maintenance of actuarial, data governance and operational resilience policies
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
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Near or fully qualified actuary — FIA, FFA, FASSA, AMASSA or equivalent progression
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Relevant degree in actuarial science, mathematical statistics, economics, finance or a related quantitative field; honours or postgraduate qualification preferred
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Minimum five years’ relevant actuarial experience, preferably in healthcare, medical schemes, employee benefits, consulting or financial services
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Strong working knowledge of the South African healthcare, medical scheme and employee benefits landscape, including applicable legislation and regulatory requirements
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Experience in IAS 19 valuations, pricing, product analysis, long-term funding valuations, scheme benchmarking and MI reporting
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Completed or eligible for CMS accreditation and relevant Key Individual or intermediary regulatory requirements where applicable
Technical Skills
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High proficiency in Excel, Power BI, DAX, Python, actuarial modelling tools and data visualisation platforms
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Experience with Power Automate, Power Apps or other low-code automation tools advantageous
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Working knowledge of data warehousing, governed datasets, Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot Premium
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Familiarity with ISMS principles, JS1/JS2 control frameworks, POPIA, cyber security awareness and GRC frameworks as they apply to actuarial data and reporting
Behavioural Competencies
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Analytically rigorous with strong actuarial judgement and an eye for detail
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Able to convert complex analysis into clear business and client-level insights
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Client-centric and commercially aware, with a focus on measurable value creation
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A natural leader and coach who builds capability in others
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Digitally fluent and improvement-minded — you see automation and data opportunities and act on them
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Resilient, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving environment
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Committed to governance, professional conduct and high-quality delivery
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in advancing your career within a dynamic organisation, please submit your CV with the subject line “Actuarial Manager to: [email protected].
