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Discovery Limited·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
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About the Position

  • We are looking for an actuarial analyst/ actuary to conceptualise and drive existing and new R&D projects in support of the Discovery Health growth strategy. Bringing exciting new products and enhancements to the market is a key pillar of our growth strategy and the successful candidate will play a leading role in this.

Core responsibilities:

  • Drive exploratory research and analyses to develop strategic insights and identify core R&D questions, ideas, and solutions to inform the innovation agenda.
  • Transform unstructured data into strategic insights to inform key business decisions.
  • Support in the development of the product strategy and R&D priorities in line with the overall Discovery Group and Discovery Health strategy.
  • Support complex R&D projects which have an impact across multiple Discovery businesses, actively driving close collaboration within the team and with relevant business units to ensure buy-in and smooth handover post execution.
  • Support presentations of regular updates to obtain executive input on key decisions. Relevant forums include but are not limited to the R&D Steercom, Health Exco, Health Product Committee, and the DHMS Board of Trustees.

Personal Attributes and skills

  • Self-starter with a bias for action and a strong drive for excellence
  • Strategic thinker
  • Exceptional analytical skills
  • Exceptional problem solving skills
  • Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)

Education and Experience

  • Qualified actuary/ actuarial analyst.
  • Management consulting experience is advantageous.
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At a glance

Company

Discovery Limited

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 2, 2026

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