Careers at Discovery Limited

Job Purpose

• The role of Finance Manager: Financial Planning & Analysis is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to grow their career in finance. Reporting to the Senior Manager: Financial Planning & Operations, this position is ideal for someone eager to learn, develop their skills, and make a positive contribution.
• In this role, you will support the finance team with key tasks such as gathering financial data, preparing reports, and assisting with financial planning and analysis. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, including the Senior Manager and other team members, and gain exposure to how financial decisions are made across Discovery Vitality RSA.
• As a Finance Manager: Financial Planning & Analysis, you will work closely with teams involved in Financial Reporting, Member Benefit Payments, Data Operations, Actuarial, and Product Research & Development. You will help collect and organise financial information, assist with basic financial modelling, and contribute to understanding partner relationships and commercial arrangements.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn are key to success in this role. You will help the team uncover valuable insights from financial data and communicate findings in a clear, straightforward way. Your work will help support the overall financial goals of Discovery Vitality and contribute to making a difference in the lives of our members and communities.
• If you are motivated, curious, and ready to grow your expertise in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to build on your career and help support Discovery Vitality’s purpose: making people healthier and enhancing lives.

Areas of responsibility includes but is not limited to:

• Acting as a technical authority, the incumbent will provide advanced expertise in forecasting, budget preparation, and thorough analytical functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
• Overseeing and analysing revenue, expenses, capital investments (CAPEX), and cash flow to enable effective financial planning and informed decision-making.
• Extracting, transforming, and conducting detailed analysis of data to support business intelligence and strategic decisions.
• Developing and maintaining robust financial models that guide strategic planning and resource distribution.
• Compiling and presenting additional financial analyses that deepen understanding of financial outcomes and highlight areas for improvement.
• Evaluating and modelling data related to partners, products, channels, or markets, and relaying insights to the commercial team or other relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively seeking and implementing process enhancements, such as automating tasks and integrating AI into daily functions.
• Establishing and enforcing adequate controls to guarantee the accuracy of outputs.
• Ensuring deliverables are completed precisely and on schedule, with effective stakeholder engagement throughout each phase.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with both external partners and internal teams, fostering collaboration to achieve business goals.
• Preparing, reviewing, and delivering detailed reports and analytical outcomes for presentation to various forums, stakeholders or for line manager, ensuring the information is clear, accurate, and actionable.
• Demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional growth and self-development to remain current with technical skills and industry expertise.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Curious mindset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to understand and work with undefined parameters
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
• Passionate about investing time to analyse, understand and report on data, products and processes
• Confident people person eager to create and maintain and build relations and manager stakeholders
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work and manage a team under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to deal with complex issues and migrate between detail and high-level requirements
• An interest in basic financial modelling and data analysis
• Must have integrity and be ethical in decision-making
• A strong desire for professional development and a high learning potential

Minimum Education & Working Experience

• Minimum professional qualification required: CA (SA) or CIMA qualifications
• At least 3 -5 years’ plus post-qualification experience
• Advanced experience with data analytics, financial modelling experience and/or qualifications or consultancy experience post articles, especially in valuations or other areas requiring forecasting and analytics skills
• Previous experience in a similar financial planning role
• Extensive experience working with MS Office packages, including Excel, Word & PowerPoint with a keen interest and/or experience with the application of AI
• Financial Services experience

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Job Purpose 

• Strategic planning and design of all Discovery real-estate nationwide.

Key Outputs may include but are not limited to

Space Projections:

• Quarterly / bi-yearly meetings with Company heads (for relevant space allocated.
• Ramp up projections on growth projections and required space to meet the relevant needs.
• Tracking, maintaining and flagging growth throughout their portfolio
• Blocking and stacking when required to resolve any unexpected growth.

Design:

• Taking and interpreting of the brief from the client (with the assigned project manager)
• Presenting conceptual layout, design & 3D’s(Revit work) and preparing of PowerPoint presentations where required
• Detailed design and working drawings for project hand over (Shop fitting, finishes, detailed drawings, demolition etc)
• Sourcing materials, products and furniture and specifying
• Dealing with suppliers when sourcing or designing new
• Design input and co-collaboration with Project team throughout project process – revisions, changes, site meetings, contractor meetings, development meetings, regular site inspections, problem solving etc

Final snagging on design items

• Client follow up / project review with client after hand over.
• Assisting incoming external tenants with design, costing and setup in their new space.

Project Management on moves:

• Costing of projects
• Review & sign off of all Junior costs and layouts
• Site review and pre move walks to ensure what is on plan is as per drawings
• Regional site visits for bigger projects.
• Move documentations to be compiled and communicated in times provided
• Move communications to move co-ordinator
• Liaising, discussion and planning relevant move with contractors (move planning and schedule)
• Site snagging (to assist Jr’s where required)
• Site visits to regional buildings for bigger projects.
• Managing Junior workload, quality of work and accuracy of output
• Change management
• Financial management
• Managing up to 10 trades per move or project.
• Liaising with regional building coordinators when moves take place.

Admin:

• Compiling costs based on quote
• Managing jobcard SLA’s logged on Planon
• Managing filing in OneDrive to comprise of all relevant documentation for each reference number i.e. approvals, quotes, invoices etc.
• Managing incoming requests for stock and processing orders when required
• Managing teams OneDrive filing to comprise of all relevant documentation for each RFC
• Coordinating any invoice queries from Project admin
• Coordinating any order number queries
• Monthly & bi-annual documentation for business – growth reflections, occupied workstations, patterns of growth per business, etc
• Managing and delegating workload between Space planning team.
• Occupied workstation report
• Advising on change to charge outs following moves
• Conducting and providing support doing ergonomic assessments for all Discovery staff.
• Update and communicate all cost center changes after moves.
• Update all changes on Live drawings after moves.
• Scoping of existing tenant offices to assess furniture stock for relocation purposes.

Branding and signage:

• Taking and interpreting of the brief from the client for branding and signage projects.
• Liaising with suppliers and contractors.
• Obtaining quotes.
• Site visits with suppliers prior to installations

Qualification & Work Experience

• Relevant qualification in interior Design & Space Planning
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in space planning
• Minimum of 3 years in interior designing
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in project management

Technical Skills or Knowledge

• AutoCAD
• Revit

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Key purpose

• Assist the Senior Finance Manager: Planning & Operations in the management of the finance operations function in Vitality. The Finance Manager: Operations is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and strong internal controls. This role manages core finance processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, reporting, and financial systems, while supporting strategic decision-making through accurate financial data.

Key Outputs 

Financial Operations Management

• Oversee daily finance operations (accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashbook).
• Required to study and understand all relevant partner arrangements, company and group receivables and payables processes and apply them to role as well as guide team accordingly
• Required to invest time in understanding business product, processes and data relevant to perform function as well as guide team accordingly.  
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Monitor and report on cash flow and working capital management.
• Review reconciliations (bank, debtors, creditors, GL accounts) and attest to the accuracy and completeness thereof.
• Monthly monitoring of exception reports affecting various member and partner financial touch points and implementing controls.
• Review and approval of partner payments.
• Implementation of payment processes for new partners.

Reporting and analysis

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Support finance reporting processes.
• Provide financial insights to department heads and leadership.

Controls and compliance

• Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate external audits and manage audit deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.

Process improvement

• Identify and implement process efficiencies within finance operations.
• Drive automation and optimisation of financial systems.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop finance operations staff.
• Set performance objectives and conduct performance reviews.
• Provide mentorship and skills development within the team.

Stakeholder Management

• Required to form and maintain relationships with external as well as internal partners.
• Liaise with treasury, auditors, tax authorities, and external service providers.
• Support CFO/Senior Managers with strategic finance initiatives.

Competencies

• Passionate about investing time to analyse, understand and report on information and processes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Problem-solving and process improvement mindset
• Ability to interact with and manage various internal and external parties on various levels
• Ability to work in pressurised environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt to constant change
• Good intuition and business acumen
• Confident people person eager to create and maintain and build relations and manager stakeholders
• A strong desire for professional development and a high learning potential
• Upholds ethics and values & demonstrates integrity

Minimum requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Professional qualification preferred (e.g. SAICA, CIMA, or similar).

Experience

• 1+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• 4+ years’ experience in finance operations or accounting
• Strong understanding of South African tax regulations

Technical skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP system (Sage)
   

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Key Purpose

• We are seeking a dynamic Discovery Store Team Leader to serve as a Discovery Brand Ambassador and lead a high‑performing in‑store team. This role is ideal for a people‑centric leader with a strong commercial mindset who thrives on delivering exceptional customer experiences while driving sales and engagement.
• Successful candidates will embody Discovery’s values, inspire their teams through trust‑based leadership, and consistently deliver world‑class service that places client outcomes at the centre of every interaction.
• The core focus of this role is the leadership and performance management of Discovery’s face‑to‑face engagement channel for walk‑in clients. You will be responsible for creating an environment that proactively identifies opportunities, deepens client relationships, and maximises the value of in‑store interactions.

Key objectives include:

• Leading, coaching, and motivating a client service team to achieve service excellence and commercial outcomes
• Growing utilisation of Discovery Store services within the region
• Driving the uptake of Discovery Bank products through meaningful, needs‑based client engagement
• Creating and converting opportunities for Vitality Health Checks via targeted and proactive in‑store interactions
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to expand the store’s regional impact
• This role is well‑suited to an experienced client service leader who enjoys being front‑of‑house, developing talent, and translating customer engagement into measurable business results.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Team Leadership:

• Lead and inspire a team of sales and service consultants.
• Provide guidance and support to team members in achieving individual and collective targets.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, share updates, and address concerns.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.

Sales Management:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
• Train and coach team members on effective sales techniques and product knowledge.
• Collaborate with the marketing department to align sales efforts with promotional activities.

Customer Service Excellence:

• Ensure exceptional customer service is provided at all times.
• Handle escalated customer issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Implement and maintain customer service standards and protocols.
• Gather customer feedback and use it to enhance service delivery.

Inventory Management:

• Oversee inventory levels and ensure products are adequately stocked.
• Implement procedures for accurate tracking and reporting of inventory.

Training and Development:

• Identify training needs within the team and develop relevant training programs.
• Conduct regular training sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
• Provide ongoing coaching to team members to improve performance.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Regularly assess individual and team performance against KPIs.
• Prepare and present performance reports to higher management.

Communication:

• Facilitate effective communication between team members and other departments.
• Act as a liaison between frontline staff and upper management.
• Communicate company goals and objectives to the team.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Implement quality assurance measures to maintain high service standards.
• Stay informed about industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Market Research:

• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.
• Use market insights to adjust sales and service strategies accordingly.

 Budget Management:

• Monitor expenses and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Communication
• Sales Acumen
• Customer Focus
• Team Building
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Decision Making
• Organizational Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Strategic Thinking
• Motivational Skills
• Conflict Resolution

Education and Experience

• 3-year undergraduate degree
• 2 to 3 years’ sales and client services team leader/management experience is essential
• Relevant financial services industry experience or qualification is advantageous
• Discovery Product Knowledge is advantageous
   

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Job Purpose

• This role is to assist with maintenance strategies and that they are carried out timeously. This role will entail fault finding, analysis of equipment and problems.  As well as  support services and equipment located in the building, which business rely and depend for operational performance. The aspects of this is to ensure that general maintenance issues are resolved operational and problems resolved quickly within the associated SLA for both critical and non-critical areas. 
• Assist with Projects, installations, moves, and equipment repairs. Ensuring compliance and safety standards is applied and adherence of them. Administration activities and reporting is kept up to date on a regularly basis.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

Carpentry

• Repairs of cupboards / shelving as and when requested by the Client.
• Installation of ceiling tiles/boards and cornices.
• Conduct minor furniture repairs on request.
• Hanging of picture frames and white boards, etc.
• Installation of door locks and handles.

Painting

• Preparing and painting of interior and exterior ceiling boards
• Preparing and painting of interior and exterior walls, doors, window frames and skirtings
• Annual road markings of parking bay lines, road lines, manhole covers, etc.
• Preparing and painting of garden furniture and signage poles.
• Conduct minor paint touch ups as and when requested by the Client.

Individual requirements

• Must be able to think logically and be solution orientated
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Safe use of power tools

General        

• Tiling work
• Painting
• Carpentry
• Carpet tiles
• Ceiling tiles
• Welding
• Hanging of doors and door frames
• Understanding of Technical Drawings
• Project work
• Material Acumen and judgement
• Practise Health and Safety Rules6
• Adhoc requirements

Preferred (would be advantageous)

• Basic Plumbing
• Basic Waterproofing
• Partitioning, and Rhino lite
• Brickwork and plastering

Critical skills

• Technical aspects – maintenance of the building, including aesthetics
• Adhoc aspects – repairing and maintenance of general building related duties
• Project management in terms of building related maintenance
• Administration – must be able to hand in reports, inspection reports and general administration.
• Reporting of building maintenance issues and relevant escalations
• Quality control Resource planning – ability to organize work orders and teams for tasks, must ensure work completed meets quality standards

Education / Qualifications / Accreditations with Professional Body

• Matric Qualification
• Drivers Licence
• Relevant qualification (TVET or NSETA)

Work Experience

• 3 to 5 years Building Maintenance
   

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Job Purpose

• This Role is to oversee and ensure maintenance strategies are carried out timeously and to manufactures specifications, fault finding and analyses. The delivery is to ensure that Key HVAC systems are operational and associated SLA are adhered to for both Critical and non-critical areas. Additional aspect of this will be required to report on operations, Tracking expenditure against budgets and vetting associated costs, consulting with professionals and Clients, Managing team. Project management of installations and office churns. 

Key Responsibilities  

 Carry out Maintenance Strategies

• Preventative ensure schedules are drawn up and carried out
• Ensure all Statutory maintenance is carried when required
• Reactive maintenance SLA are adhered to fault finding is done accurately and analyses is done condition Based maintenance – carry out required maintenance when required

Financial aspects

• Assist with budgeting expenses and motivations
• Track costs and against budget
• Vetting invoices and quotes
• Capital expenditure motivations, allocations 
• Order number submissions for Purchasing

Project management 

• Installations
• Office churns

Team management

• Coaching and training
• Taskings
• Skills development of team
• Drive values within the team

Commissioning

• Commission of equipment and new installations

Contractor management

• Manage contractors on site
• Quality control
• Work permit submissions s
• Manage contractor SLA

Safety

• Ensure safety standard, OHS act, regulatory requirements are adhered to
• Appropriate PPE is worn
• Lockout are carried out
• Safety Process are followed

Data Center environment

• Change control processes and Roll back plans
• Monitoring and analyzing trends
• Maintain optimal conditions
• Reporting

 Work Experience

• Knowledge and work experience in HVAC Field (5 years minimum)
• Work with chilled water and direct expansion units
• Managing a team

Advantageous

• Managing Data center environments (white space and Energy centers)
• Working on HVAC Critical equipment (Chillers, Computer Room AC units)

 Education

• Matric
• ACCRA level 3

 Advantageous

• ACCRA level 4 or higher and qualified refrigeration mechanic

 Technical Skills or Knowledge

• Work with chilled water and direct expansion units. Understanding operations of the mechanical systems. Installations and commissioning of equipment. Operation and understanding of a BMS systems. Operation and programing of Speed drives.  Computer skills in Microsoft packages.
• Programing of Rickard, operation of water pumps with chillers and cooling towers. Pressure testing, air and water balancing, read Psychometric charts.  

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Job Description

• The Discovery Integration Specialist plays a critical role in deepening relationships with existing Discovery clients by increasing product and benefit penetration across the Discovery ecosystem. This role focuses on cross-selling and up-selling Discovery products through a non-advised model, leveraging opportunities generated by Lead Generation Agents and targeted campaigns.

Integration Specialists will:

• Engage with clients via appointments, hot transfers, and structured opportunities provided by the lead generation team.
• Independently execute specific and targeted campaigns to drive product adoption.
• Conduct ad hoc and annual client reviews to identify gaps and recommend solutions that enhance client value.
• Manage their own pipeline and diary to ensure optimal conversion and client experience.
• The role requires a consultative approach, strong product knowledge, and the ability to deliver exceptional client engagement virtually and telephonically.

Key Outputs

The successful individual will be required to perform on, but not limited to, the following key outputs:

• Achieving sales and penetration targets across Discovery’s product suite through proactive engagement and structured campaigns.
• Convert hot transfers and scheduled appointments into successful multi-product sales.
• Conduct annual and ad hoc reviews to identify opportunities for additional products and benefits.
• Maintain a professional and client-centric approach to selling, ensuring superior service delivery.
• Communicate effectively via telephone, email, and video calls.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams to ensure seamless client experiences.
• Stay up to date with Discovery’s product offerings and industry developments.

Personal attributes and skills

The successful individual will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Strong ability to influence and persuade.
• Resilient and adaptable to change.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with virtual engagement tools.

Qualification & Experience

• Matric (essential).
• Minimum 2 years’ sales experience (financial services preferred).
• Proven experience in client management, cross-selling or multi-product sales.
• Discovery product knowledge advantageous (Life, Health, Insure, Bank, Vitality).
• PC literacy (MS Office proficiency).
• NQF5 and RE5 qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
• Classes of Business qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Beneficial:

• Tertiary qualification, particularly in business or finance.
• Experience in telephonic sales or virtual sales environments.
• Understanding financial planning principles.

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Job Purpose

• The Training Specialist is responsible for delivering and accrediting learning solutions that enable new and existing employees and contractors to perform at their best.  This role includes end-to-end planning, facilitation and evaluation of training programmes, including system training and new product launches.  The Training Specialist also identifies, researches, and sources appropriate internal and external learning solutions to address the evolving needs of the Wellness Solutions Team.

Key Outputs / Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to

• Researching and sourcing external/internal training programs to meet the cost training needs. Presenting and sharing data driven insights in a meaningful way, to inform strategy.
• Conducting each component of the training cycle within the business units i.e. training needs, analysis, design, development, delivery, assessment and measurement.  Enhance people performance as well as protocol/standard operating updates.
• Identify knowledge and skills gap within the Wellness Solutions Team with targeted training solutions to close the gaps.
• Development of both existing and new staff in the area.
• Increase the skill levels of the business unit through targeted training interventions, including coaching.
• Deliver training sessions to a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Schedule and plan learning sessions in accordance with the business unit requirements
• Conduct formal preparation for training
• Provide formative and summative assessment feedback.
• Complete all required administration and evaluate training interventions
• Obtain a completed reaction evaluation from all learners
• Maintain accurate and complete training assessment records
• Provide timely and regular feedback to management and team leaders on training, coaching, induction, trends identified, training needs.
• Attend and or chair key forums
• Develop and implement quality measures and audit methodologies
• Keep abreast of best industry practices e.g. digital learning
• Be responsible for developing and maintaining all training material for the business
• Support the business with ad hoc projects as and when required.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in customer services’ environment
• Minimum 1-2 years’ training experience in healthcare.
• Proven track record of successful implementation of training initiatives
• Experience with managing strategic relationships
• Industry knowledge of Scheme and Non-Scheme products
• Experience working with stakeholders (internal and external)
• Presentation skills
• Experience working with electronic medical systems and operational reporting tools.

Advantageous

• Experience in the Corporate Wellness Industry
• Start-up experience
• Discovery Group Products knowledge
• High level understanding of Discovery Health systems

 Qualifications

• Clinical qualification which includes conducting wellness assessment as part of the qualification’s scope
• Qualification in training/facilitation or coaching (advantageous)
• HPCSA/SANC (advantageous)

Technical skills

• MS Office, Excel and Power Point
• Experience managing and analysing data
• Power BI
• Digital learning platforms
   

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Key Purpose

• To assist clients’ face-to-face installing devices and conduct inspections on motor vehicles, increase engagement and educate clients with navigation and online self-service portal on Discovery Insure’s product

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Accurate, timely administration.
• Face-to-face liaison with clients
• Achievement of monthly product and soft skills knowledge targets.
• Adherence to risk and compliance requirements.
• Teamwork, self-management and alignment with Discovery values.
• Navigate the client experience through our digital platform and share the Discovery Insure value offering
• Provide comprehensive information on the Discovery Insure products and benefits
• Assist clients in understanding and getting the most value from their Discovery Insure product through integration
• Create interest in Discovery Insure product
• Understand the business and operational processes behind products, and give constructive feedback and suggestions on enhancements
• Educate members on how to manage their Discovery products digitally
• Identify upsell opportunities on client’s policy through engagement and client needs analysis

Education and Experience

• Matric (Essential)
• 1 – 2  years’ client services experience (Essential)
• 2 years sales call experience (outbound advantageous)
• PSIRA accreditation (Advantageous)
• Digital platform knowledge (Advantageous)
• RE and FAIS (Advantageous)

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Key Purpose

• Design and implement robust, scalable and optimally performing systems using Java related technologies, according to provided specifications, standards and procedures, while ensuring compliance with the architectural standards and guidelines laid out by Discovery.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Design:

• Translate business requirements into technical designs adhering to Discovery Insure processes, standards and guidelines, taking cognisance of performance, security and scalability requirements. Deliver within agreed timeframes.
• Liaise with relevant parties where clarification of business requirements or resolution to technical issues is needed
• Research and find effective solutions to technical issues that arise
• Estimate development timelines based on business requirements

Development:

• Construct robust, maintainable, scalable, optimally performing system code in line with technical specifications, following prescribed process, standards and procedures. Deliver within agreed timeframes
• Conduct unit testing and fix any defects found

Testing:

• Verify build stability and quality with development team before releasing to test team, aiming to release with zero defects
• Assist the Business analyst in ensuring the test pack includes relevant scenarios and test data.
• Consult and assist in reviewing risk / impact of defects found in testing, and assist with fixing where necessary

Support / Troubleshooting:

• Assist system users with technical support issues and handle according to defined procedures
• Ability to effectively analyse root cause of system errors (data errors, performance and stability issues)

Mentoring / Team development:

• Actively coach other developers to understand and apply the Insure coding and architectural standards correctly, as well as any technologies in use
• Perform code review to ensure logical correctness, maintainability, scalability, performance, compliance with architectural standards and frameworks
• Assist in identifying training needs of team members

Personal development:

• Keep abreast of current technological trends and how these might be applied in the Discovery environment
• Constant improvement of knowledge of the various applications, their functionalities and data models

General:

• Ability to communicate clearly, constructively and effectively. Easily able to follow and participate in technical, business process, and other discussions
• Able to build business relationships with other members of team and the business areas we support.

Personal Attributes and Skills

Technical Competencies

• Excellent understanding of Object Orientated principals and Java language fundamentals
• Knowledge of commonly used design patterns
• Broad understanding of how to put together an EE-based business solution from scratch
• EJB
• HTML
• JSF
• JQuery
• JAXB
• SOAP Web services
• Message Driven Beans
• UML
• XML/XSD
• SQL 

Behavioural Skills:

• Action orientated go-getter, hungry to learn and add real value
• Structured and analytical problem solver: Obsessive about finding solutions to problems: action oriented problem solver.
• Able to plan, organise and prioritize own work
• Able to multitask
• Able to work independently
• Team player: reliable, works actively with others towards common goal, communicates constructively, shares information, knowledge and experience, treats others in a respectful and supportive manner

Education and Experience

Essential:

• 5+ years’ experience in Java development with exposure to core competencies listed
• IT related Degree or Diploma (BSc/BTech or similar).

Advantageous:

• Formal Java qualification
• REST Web services
• JSON
• Business Process Management Tools
• Apache Camel
• Apache Webserver Configuration
• JBOSS Configuration
• CSS
• GIT
• Integrated Build Tools
• HTML 5
• Knowledge of Short Term Insurance industry

Working knowledge of:

• Software development within SDLC
• Unit Testing
• Data modelling and design of database structures