About this role
Let's Write Africa's Story Together!Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job DescriptionKey responsibilities:Develop and execute the actuarial modernisation roadmap aligned to business and actuarial strategy.Influence actuarial modernisation priorities through engagement with senior management and governance forums.Identify opportunities to simplify and optimise actuarial modelling, valuation and reporting processes.Lead initiatives that reduce operational complexity, manual intervention and risk across actuarial processes.Test and develop modern actuarial technologies, platforms and automation capabilities.Champion best practice architecture, reusability and standardisation.Partner with enterprise data teams to align actuarial solutions with broader data strategy.Drive integration between actuarial models, data platforms and reporting environments.Ensure embedment of new solutions via training and knowledge share with production teamsLiaise with stakeholders across the group as well as external parties to source solutions and develop best practice methodologyKey Result Areas / Outputs:Reduction in actuarial reporting cycle times.Increased automation of valuation and reporting processes.Simplified and standardised reporting architecture.Enhanced process governance and auditability.Measurable reduction in key-person dependencies.Implementation of scalable actuarial data and reporting solutions Translate business problems into practical, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions. Own solutions from concept and requirements through to development, testing, implementation, and support. Continuously improve operational processes, automation solutions, and processing infrastructure.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:Technical Skills:Experience with actuarial valuation environments and processesExperience with actuarial modelling softwareActuarial data management (SQL, Python, Power BI etc.)Experience with process automation tools and techniquesExperience with cloud-based solutionsQualified or nearly qualified actuary with 6 or more years of experience in actuarial valuation, reporting, systems design, architecture or transformation environments Role Details:Lead the reimagination of our actuarial reporting value chain and build a sustainable, future-fit actuarial environment.SkillsAnalytical Thinking, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Executing Plans, Information Management, Insurance Product Management, Insurance Sales, Legal Practices, Market Analysis, Numerical Aptitude, Risk ManagementCompetenciesBalances StakeholdersBuilds NetworksBusiness InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCultivates InnovationDecision QualityDrives ResultsEducationNQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalentClosing Date04 October 2026 , 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.The Old Mutual Story!
- LOCATION
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- WORK MODE
- On-site
- JOB TYPE
- Full-time
- POSTED
- 28 Sept 2026
Source: Old Mutual Careers