Internship : Actuary at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• The focus of the role will be to support the Vitality Drive International team with data analysis, product research and operational delivery across international behaviourchange driving programmes. The intern will gain exposure to telematics data, rewards design, driver engagement, actuarial analysis and the development of scalable sharedvalue solutions for insurers, fleets and partners in global markets.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to:

• Analyse driving, engagement, rewards and programme performance data to support product and commercial decisions
• Assist with research into international telematics, mobility, insurance and behaviourchange trends
• Support the design and refinement of Vitality Drive features, including goals, rewards, streaks, leaderboards and driver engagement mechanics
• Work with product, actuarial, analytics, technology and operations teams to help deliver client and partner requirements
• Prepare concise documentation, analysis summaries and presentation inputs for internal stakeholders and international clients

Personal Attributes and Skills:

• Values Driven
• Optimistic
• Learns on the Fly
• Resilient
• Instils Trust
• People Savvy
• Analytical and curious
• Comfortable working with data and ambiguity
• Able to communicate technical insights clearly and practically
• People leadership and squad management (Advanced)
• Programming skills: SQL, Python (Intermediate)

Education and Experience

Education:

• Matric
• Bachelor’s degree or current studies in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science or a related quantitative field
• Interest in shortterm insurance, mobility, telematics, behavioural economics, rewards or product development
• Working knowledge of Excel; exposure to SQL, Python, Power BI or similar analytical tools would be advantageous

Specific Requirements:

• No previous internship and or graduate programme in any industry or government institution
• No work experience (Essential)
• Between the ages of 18 – 30 (Essential)
• You must be a South African Citizen by Birth or by naturalization before the 27th April 1994.