Internship: Data Analyst at Discovery Limited

About You & The Role

• We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and driven graduates to join our Discovery Internship programme in 2021.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Analysing a broad range of datasets to interpret and derive insights, leading to great customer understanding
• Presenting and sharing data driven insights in a meaningful way, to inform strategy
• Working with the Technical Marketing teams to maintain and update models produced to inform customer engagement strategies
• Creating accurate reporting & dashboard assets
• Managing relationships with a broad range of internal stakeholders – e.g. Business Intelligence, Health Actuarial teams, MIS - to ensure access to information and best practice

Technical Skills
Personal Attributes and Skills

• Advanced excel
• Advanced analytical skills
• Experience with SQL is advantageous
• Strong ability to work with, analyse and communicate findings from data (verbal and written)
• Exposure to statistical modelling tools such as R would be beneficial

Behavioural Skills

• Self-starter
• Ability to work under pressure and at fast pace
• A restless curiosity towards data and uncovering trends & insights
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment and balance multiple priorities
• A team player who can work alone when required and without supervision
• High level of attention to detail, resilience, enthusiasm, energy and drive
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Ethical and able to maintain confidentiality and manage boundaries
• Aligned to Discovery values and core purpose

Qualification Requirement

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential
• Completed degree in either statistics, applied mathematics, business analytics or another relevant field in the last 6 – 12 months from graduation (Essential)

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.