Product and Technical Marketing Analyst

• Conduct in-depth market and competitor analysis to guide innovative product design, competitive pricing, and strategic positioning—especially across African markets.
  
• Drive and support the full product development lifecycle, from concept and benefit design to pricing, specification, and successful product launch.
  
• Evaluate and synthesise complex data to uncover growth opportunities, monitor product performance, and recommend enhancements to boost profitability and market relevance.
  
• Design impactful technical dashboards and reporting tools to monitor performance, sales trends, and the effectiveness of marketing strategies—tailored for both technical and commercial stakeholders.
  
• Partner with cross-functional teams (actuarial, underwriting, sales, marketing, compliance) to ensure seamless alignment and execution of product strategies.
  
• Develop engaging technical documentation, product training materials, and educational assets for internal teams and external partners.
  
• Support compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, including preparation of documentation for product approvals and filings.
  
• Capture and communicate market insights to inform continuous product refinement and technical marketing initiatives.
  
• Represent the company at industry conferences, webinars, and forums to enhance brand visibility and technical credibility, as needed.
  
• Cultivate a product-centric technical community and build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the African insurance ecosystem.
  

Requirements

• Partly qualified actuary OR completed University degree in data analytics, research, product
  development, benefit design, or pricing.
  
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in short-term insurance, with a preference for experience in African
  territories.
  
  
• Up to 10 years’ relevant experience in research, product development, data analytics, or technical
  marketing within health insurance or related fields
  

• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate technical findings into actionable business strategies.
  
• Able to tailor messaging for technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to inform product and marketing decisions.
  
• Experience with African insurance products and markets is a significant advantage.
  
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams in a fluid, evolving business environment.
  
• Innovative, solution-oriented mindset with a drive to “hustle” and resolve challenges, even when processes are manual or data is not centralised.
  
• Exceptional communication - written and verbal skills.
  
• Demonstrated maturity, reliability, and integrity.
  
• Excellent attention to detail.
  
• Respect for timelines and experience with deadline management.
  
• Self-motivated.
  
• Ability to excel in a high-pressure setting.
  

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement available (JHB based role)
  
• Supportive and collaborative culture
  
• Competitive benefits (medical aid contribution, Group Life Cover, annual performance bonus)
  
• Growth opportunities