Head of Pricing (Pretoria)

AtripleA Recruitment & Temps; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial risk specialist in Southern Africa seeks a Head of Pricing to lead the pricing strategy for various short-term insurance lines. In this senior role, you will oversee a team of about 10, engaging in model development, portfolio analysis, and strategic stakeholder alignment to achieve financial objectives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in pricing, strong leadership skills, and advanced knowledge of actuarial tools. Join a dynamic team committed to industry excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in short-term insurance pricing, including modelling and deployment.
• Experience in project management and senior actuarial advisory.

Responsibilities

• Develop, assess, and optimize pricing strategies.
• Lead complex pricing projects and integrate actuarial analysis into decision-making.
• Guide portfolio performance analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the pricing team.
• Oversee pricing tools and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Provide actuarial support and reporting for strategic initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with Underwriting, IT, Claims, Sales, and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Actuarial pricing tools (SAS, VBA, etc.)

Portfolio optimization

Financial analysis

Education

University degree (NQF Level 7) in Actuarial Science or related field

FASSA qualification or international equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

A leading commercial risk specialist in Southern Africa is seeking a Head of Pricing to lead pricing strategy across multiple short-term insurance lines, including Commercial, Personal, Marine, Engineering, and Hospitality. This senior role will oversee a team of ~10 and play a key role in pricing model development, portfolio analysis, and stakeholder alignment to support the business’s financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, assess, and optimize pricing strategies.

Lead complex pricing projects and integrate actuarial analysis into decision-making.

Guide portfolio performance analysis and drive corrective actions.

Manage, mentor, and develop the pricing team.

Oversee pricing tools and ensure alignment with industry best practices.

Provide actuarial support and reporting for strategic initiatives.

Work cross-functionally with Underwriting, IT, Claims, Sales, and external partners.

Qualifications & Experience

University degree (NQF Level 7) in Actuarial Science or related field.

FASSA qualification or international equivalent.

5+ years in short-term insurance pricing, including modelling and deployment.

Experience in project management and senior actuarial advisory.

Skills & Knowledge

Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

Advanced knowledge of actuarial pricing tools (SAS, VBA, etc.).

Deep understanding of insurance industry trends, regulations, and IT systems.

Proficient in portfolio optimization, underwriting, and financial analysis.