Actuary - Life

Acumen Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 540 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life insurance firm in Gauteng is seeking a qualified Actuary to deliver consulting services and lead projects in actuarial sciences. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in life insurance and strong project management skills. This role offers a chance to work on impactful projects with a focus on regulatory changes and market trends.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in life insurance or consulting.
• Strong understanding of capital requirements and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to lead small teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver actuarial consulting services to life insurers and reinsurers.
• Lead and support projects across financial modelling and risk management.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Actuarial modelling

Project management

Communication skills

Client-focused mindset

Education

Qualified actuary

Job description

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Actuary - Discovery Life

Sandton, Gauteng

R180000 - R540000 Y Discovery Ltd.

Job Description

Business Unit: Discovery Life

Function: Actuarial Sciences

Date: 14 Oct 2025

Overview

Are you a qualified actuary or partially qualified actuary with a passion for life insurance and a track record of delivering impactful actuarial insights? We’re looking for a dynamic professional to join our team and contribute to high-profile consulting and insurance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver actuarial consulting services to life insurers and reinsurers.
• Lead and support projects across financial modelling, capital, and risk management.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Stay ahead of market trends, regulatory changes (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS 17), and product developments.
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified actuary with 5–7 years of experience in life insurance or life (re)insurance consulting.
• Strong understanding of actuarial modelling, capital requirements, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage projects and lead small teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Flexible, analytical, and client-focused mindset.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site with clients when required.

Employment Equity

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.