Executive Actuary Health Solutions

MVG Recruitment Specialists; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an Executive Head of Solutions to spearhead integrated health solutions within the managed healthcare sector. This C-suite role involves oversight of benefit design, pricing, and provider management aimed at improving clinical outcomes. Candidates must hold an Honours degree in Actuarial Science with 10+ years of leadership experience in healthcare. This is a full-time position based in Gauteng, offering an executive-level package with performance incentives.

Benefits

Executive level package

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 10+ years leadership experience managing large corporate teams.
• Experience within managed care medical schemes or healthcare.
• Extensive benefit design experience and pricing modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of provider networks.
• Monitor and report on effectiveness and profitability of solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative health solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Innovation

Education

Honours degree in Actuarial Science

Masters degree

Job description

Introduction

Executive Head of Solutions Health

Level: C‑Suite

Division: Actuarial

Location: Gauteng

REF : MVG / EHS

We are seeking a visionary Executive Head of Solutions (Healthcare Actuary C‑Suite Level) to lead the development and implementation of a full integrated outcomes‑based value proposition within the managed healthcare sector.

Sitting on EXCO reporting to the CEO, this strategic leadership role is accountable for creating sustainable client‑focused health solutions that improve clinical outcomes, manage health risks and deliver measurable value.

The incumbent will oversee solution benefit design, pricing, provider network management, incentivised wellness strategies, and the monitoring and reporting of outcomes ensuring that more people gain access to quality health for less.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Represent solutions with key stakeholders, demonstrating impact on client outcomes and scheme sustainability.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness, profitability and sustainability of solutions.
• Conduct market, competitor, and industry research to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Drive transformation from transactional to outcomes‑based value propositions.
• Collaborate across Marketing, Operations, IT and Actuarial teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.
• Lead the development and management of provider networks, health risk strategies, and incentivised wellness initiatives.
• Ensure health solution design, health benefit design, pricing and delivery align with client needs, market competitiveness and overall health strategy.
• Design, develop and implement an integrated outcomes‑based client value proposition (CVP) for Health.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Honours degree in Actuarial Science (essential)
• Health Economics background
• Masters degree (advantageous)
• 10+ years leadership experience managing large corporate teams
• Experience within managed care medical schemes or healthcare (essential)
• Extensive benefit design experience and pricing modelling within a medical scheme environment (essential)
• Background as a product owner

Core Competencies

• Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
• Strong client and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to drive change and innovation.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.

Application

Submit CV with supporting documents to response.

Package & Remuneration

Executive level package with performance‑based STI and LTI programmes.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years required: not specified.

Vacancy

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