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Actuarial Manager: Lead Pricing Strategy & Innovation
Actuarial Manager: Lead Pricing Strategy & InnovationNetwork Recruitment • Johannesburg, South Africa
Actuarial Manager : Lead Pricing Strategy & Innovation

Actuarial Manager : Lead Pricing Strategy & Innovation

Network Recruitment • Johannesburg, South Africa
6 days ago
Job description

We are searching for a fully qualified Actuary to head up the pricing function, strengthen actuarial capability, and design forward-thinking pricing methodologies across a broad portfolio of insurance and value-added products. This role combines technical depth, strategic influence, and team leadership ideal for someone who enjoys steering profitability and guiding product direction.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead the development, optimisation, and governance of pricing models across various product lines
  • Drive competitive pricing strategies using GLMs, predictive modelling, and advanced analytics
  • Oversee peer reviews, ensure pricing integrity, and monitor product performance, loss ratios, and profitability
  • Collaborate with Product, Sales, Marketing, Analytics, and CVM teams to shape go-to-market strategies
  • Introduce new pricing methodologies, embed emerging technologies / AI into pricing tools, and guide software enhancements
  • Lead and mentor an actuarial pricing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance

Job Experience and Skills Required :

Education :

  • Degree in Actuarial Science, Actuarial Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
  • Fully qualified Fellow Actuary (essential)
  • Honours degree preferred
  • Experience :

  • 5+ years actuarial and / or pricing experience within short-term insurance or automotive value-added products
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
  • Strong background in pricing, financial modelling, GLMs, and predictive modelling
  • Knowledge of short-term insurance regulatory frameworks and governance best practices
  • Skills :

  • Advanced technical proficiency in pricing software, modelling tools, and predictive analytics
  • Strong analytical abilities paired with commercial acumen
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
  • Comfort with emerging analytics, AI, and automation within pricing functions
  • Non-negotiables :

  • Qualified Fellow Actuary
  • Proven leadership track record
  • Deep technical expertise in pricing and modelling.
  • Apply now!

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