Human Resources

Senior Actuarial Specialist

Hollard Insurance·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
Human ResourcesFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 12, 2026
  • We're looking for a Senior Actuarial Specialist who understands that.
  • Reporting to the Head: Actuarial Ecosystems, this role sits within the Group Actuarial function and plays a key role in modernising and streamlining actuarial reporting across both Life and Short-Term Insurance. You'll have the opportunity to drive technical innovation, improve actuarial infrastructure, and lead strategic projects that enhance the way actuarial information is produced and consumed across the business.

What you'll be trusted to own

  • This is more than a traditional actuarial role.
  • It's about combining actuarial expertise with technology, automation, and strategic thinking to improve reporting capabilities, strengthen controls, and build future-focused actuarial ecosystems.

You'll:

  • Drive the modernisation and continuous improvement of actuarial reporting infrastructure across Life and Short-Term Insurance businesses.
  • Support and enhance the end-to-end actuarial reporting pipeline, from source data ingestion through to valuation and financial reporting outputs.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve actuarial models, databases, and reporting solutions.
  • Build and strengthen controls across actuarial reporting environments to improve governance, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Lead automation initiatives and end-to-end process improvements across reserving, capital, reporting, and actuarial data processes.
  • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, within actuarial reporting frameworks.
  • Drive strategic technical projects that improve reporting capabilities and operational efficiency.
  • Support the adoption of new technologies and improved ways of working across the broader Corporate Actuarial team.

Required Knowledge and Experience

What you'll bring

  • A reputation for combining actuarial expertise with technical innovation, analytical thinking, and a passion for solving complex business challenges.
  • Minimum 3 years' relevant actuarial experience within an insurance environment.
  • Experience in highly technical actuarial, data, modelling, or reporting-focused roles.
  • Strong understanding of actuarial concepts and principles applicable to both Life and Short-Term Insurance.
  • Knowledge of actuarial reporting processes, financial reporting systems, and insurance reporting requirements.
  • Experience with programming languages and tools such as SQL, Python, Git, and AI-related technologies.
  • Proven track record of delivering projects, technical enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
  • Excellent technical, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and programming concepts.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strategic thinking capability with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Educational Requirements

Qualifications

  • Nearly qualified or newly qualified Actuary through a recognised actuarial body.
  • Progress toward Fellowship or equivalent actuarial qualification will be highly advantageous.
  • Additional qualifications or certifications in Data Science, Programming, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or Technology-related disciplines will be advantageous.

Deadline:1st November,2026

At a glance

Company

Hollard Insurance

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 12, 2026

Created

October 31, 2026