Reserving Actuarial Analyst

Badger Holdings (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dotsure Ltd in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Reserving Actuarial Analyst (Non-Life Insurance) to join our growing actuarial team. You will analyse data, build reserves models, and contribute to IFRS 17 and other frameworks.

The role requires about 3 years of non-life actuarial experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to translate data into business decisions. Office-based in George with a dynamic, innovative culture.

Qualifications

• Actuarial Science degree.
• Completed part A1 and A2 actuarial exam series.
• Minimum 3 years of actuarial experience in non-life insurance (reserving focus).
• Sharp technical skills and comfort with actuarial tools/software.
• Analytical thinker with a knack for solving complex problems.
• Confident communicator who can translate data into decisions.
• A proactive, curious mindset - someone who sees beyond the spreadsheet.

Responsibilities

• Crunch, analyse, and interpret data to ensure reserves are accurate and reliable.
• Build, maintain, and enhance reserving models that stand up to regulatory scrutiny.
• Provide key input into IFRS 17, SAM, and other reporting frameworks.
• Work side-by-side with finance, pricing, underwriting, and data teams.
• Drive smarter decisions through analytics, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Keep a pulse on claims trends and help shape our business strategy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Actuarial Science degree

Tools

Actuarial software

Job description

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Remuneration: market-related Location: Cape Town Job level: Mid Type: Permanent Reference: #BH-403 Company: Badger Holdings

We’re hiring: Reserving Actuarial Analyst (Non-Life Insurance)

Office-based | George, Western Cape

At Dotsure Ltd, we’re not just another insurer, we’re a team rewriting the rules of non-life insurance. From Pet to Motor and niche insurance solutions, we use data, tech, and heart to create simpler, smarter protection for South Africans.

We’re looking for a Reserving Analyst with around 3 years of non-life insurance experience to join our growing actuarial team in George, Western Cape. If you thrive on turning numbers into insights and want to make a real impact in a company that moves fast and innovates faster, then this one’s for you.

What You’ll Do

• Crunch, analyse, and interpret data to ensure reserves are accurate and reliable.
• Build, maintain, and enhance reserving models that stand up to regulatory scrutiny.
• Provide key input into IFRS 17, SAM, and other reporting frameworks.
• Work side-by-side with finance, pricing, underwriting, and data teams.
• Drive smarter decisions through analytics, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Keep a pulse on claims trends and help shape our business strategy.

What you’ll bring

• Actuarial Science degree.
• Completed part A1 and A2 actuarial exam series.
• Minimum 3 years of actuarial experience in non-life insurance (reserving focus).
• Sharp technical skills and comfort with actuarial tools/software.
• Analytical thinker with a knack for solving complex problems.
• Confident communicator who can translate data into decisions.
• A proactive, curious mindset - someone who sees beyond the spreadsheet.

Join a company where innovation isn’t just a buzzword - it’s the blueprint.

Be part of a team that challenges convention, celebrates curiosity, and builds products people actually love.

The position will be filled in line with the Badger Holdings culture, values and Employment Equity policy and plan. Preference will be given to members of designated groups that are under-represented.

Posted on 04 Sep 10:12, Closing date 3 Oct