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Key Purpose

• To support the Head of Operations in managing the full spectrum of operational and compliance responsibilities of the Financial Services Provider (FSP). This includes overseeing end-to-end investment operations, ensuring accurate data management, and aligning risk mitigation practices with regulatory and internal standards. The role plays a critical part in maintaining operational integrity, enabling scalable processes, and supporting strategic initiatives across the firm.

Responsibilities of this role:  Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Trade Lifecycle Management: Daily cash management, reconciliations, settlements, and LISP rebalances.
• Reporting & Compliance: Fund fact sheets, monthly reporting, regulatory alignment.
• Risk & Controls: Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls and risk frameworks, maintaining proper documentation and audit trails,
• Data Integrity: Oversee accuracy and completeness of investment data across systems..
• Stakeholder Engagement: respond to operational queries from LISPs, MANCOs, and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Onboarding & Product Support: Assist with onboarding of new products and mandates.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to automation initiatives and workflow enhancements.
• System Participation: Likely in testing, upgrades, or implementation.

Education and Experience

• CAT II regulatory knowledge and experience 
• Individual will need to be disciplined, self-motivated and deadline focused. Non-travelling role. 
• Extensive technical and/or business experience with a proven track record of innovation, delivery and performance. 
• A formal Finance/Commerce degree at least at an Honours level (or equivalent qualification provided that the candidate is technically sound in all aspects of Retail Asset Management sales & marketing). 
• A minimum of 5 years of Investment experience in the Asset Management industry. 
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, P&L attribution, and settlement processes
• Familiarity with systems like Morningstar, Bloomberg or similar,
• Proficiency in Excel, Data Modelling, and Power BI for reporting and analytics as well as GIPS and ASISA understanding,

Required skills and competencies

• Strong Leadership skills 
• Planning and organizing skills 
• Client focus 
• Resilience 
• Good relationship building skills 
• Interpersonal skills 
• Problem solving  
• Decision making  
• Excellent verbal and written communication  
• Strong numeric ability 
• Organizational awareness  
   

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Key Purpose and areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Implement campaigns and monitor campaign performance and document any AB tests and results
• Work with brand to update creative and ad copy monthly
• Implement day-to-day optimisations and conduct opportunity mining and work with Google and Meta account managers to look at better campaign optimisation or best practice
• Assist in monthly MANCO report updates with key metrics
• Keep a record of all changes made on central team Google docs
• Stay on top of digital advertising trends, skills, platform changes, and best practice and do yearly Google certification and Meta blueprint (as well as any other additional training)
• Ensure monthly invoices are signed off, allocated to the correct cost centres and paid on time
• Implement content marketing and Recommender campaigns

Personal Attributes (Power Skills)

• Values Driven
• Optimistic
• Learn on the Fly
• Resilient
• Instils Trust
• People Savvy
• Drives Results
• Problem Solver

Technical Skills

• 2 years
• Paid Search (Google Ads)
• Paid Social (Meta Ads Manager)
• Display Advertising
• Programmatic Advertising Platforms (e.g., DV360)
• YouTube Ads
• LinkedIn Ads
• TikTok Ads

Advantageous:

• UTM Governance & Tracking Hygiene
• Data Visualization (Looker Studio, Power BI)
• SEO / GEO Knowledge

Education

• Relevant marketing degree

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Key Purpose:

•  Managing the risk relating to In hospital admissions, through the application of clinical knowledge and protocols, legislation, standard operating procedures (SOP’s), service level agreements (SLA’s) and the member’s benefit structure.

Key Outputs:

 The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following job functions:

 Assessing the case in relation to the following: 

• Members clinical history
• Members benefit structure
• Clinical Information and coding supplied
• Level of care provided
• Appropriateness of the facility
• Appropriateness of the treating doctor
• Appropriateness of treatment
• Managing the benefit for the member and the risk for the relevant scheme through a thorough process to approve or decline Funding to ensure that the member gets the appropriate level of care
• Discharge planning by providing the member with alternatives to receive treatment (This includes Homecare, CCP etc.)

Effective and accurate communication to all stakeholders:

• Case update to the provider
• Funding decisions and benefit confirmation to the members
• Request for additional information from the treating doctor or practice manager
• Engaging with Hospital Case Managers and Doctors
• Handling escalations from Providers and internal stakeholders
• Preparing and presenting complex case to clinical review
• Trend Analysis of inefficiencies and proposals to correct
• Appropriate internal case referrals for clinical management

Operational Targets:

• SLA, e.g. TWT, DPMO 

Education and Experience:

The following requirements are essential:

• Matric
• Enrolled or Registered Nurse
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council
• 2-years exposure to an in-hospital setting
• Experience with healthcare insurance risk management
• Experience with healthcare insurance
• 6 month’s consistent performance in current role

Skills:

• Computer and Microsoft Office skills
• Effective Communication Skills (Verbal & Written)
• Telephone Etiquette
• Active Listening Skills
• Clinical reasoning
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving

The following requirements are advantageous:

• In Hospital Clinical CRM experience
• 1-year Managed health care experience
• 1-year Trauma / ICU exposure

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Key purpose of the role

• The Discovery Group IFRS Technical Accountant is responsible for supporting the execution of the IFRS Technical function’s mandate, through high-quality technical analysis, documentation, and implementation support.
• The role contributes to ensuring that Discovery Group’s statutory reporting obligations are met in compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards, the South African Companies Act, and JSE Listings Requirements, while operating within a structured review, escalation, and approval framework led by Senior IFRS Technical Accountants and the Head: IFRS Technical Accounting.

Areas of responsibility
Area 1: IFRS Accounting Standards (and related regulatory standards)
Support the evaluation and application of IFRS Accounting Standards and related regulatory requirements across the Discovery Group. This includes:

• Assisting in assessing compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards, JSE Listings Requirements, and the South African Companies Act in relation to transactions, interim results, and annual financial statements.
• Preparing technical analyses, position papers, and supporting documentation for review by Senior IFRS Technical Accountants and the Head: IFRS Technical Accounting.
• Supporting the preparation of papers and analysis for the Discovery Accounting Practices Committee, internal stakeholders, and external auditors, to enable informed discussion and decision-making on:
• Accounting policies
• Material adjustments
• Unusual or complex transactions
• Significant estimates and judgements
• Assisting in the maintenance and updating of Group accounting policies, manuals, and technical guidance to support consistent IFRS application across entities.
• Supporting the implementation of new and amended IFRS Accounting Standards and Interpretations, including, in the near term, IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure of Financial Statements and IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures.
• Contributing to finance transformation initiatives, including process improvements, automation, and the use of technology to enhance technical analysis, documentation quality, and reporting efficiency.
• Assist in preparation and presentation of IFRS training

Area 2: External reporting
Support the Group IFRS Technical and External Reporting teams in the preparation of accurate, consistent, and compliant external financial communications. This includes:

• Providing IFRS technical input and analysis for Annual Financial Statements, interim results, Results Booklets, and SENS announcements.
• Assisting with the preparation and review of disclosures, reconciliations, and technical commentary, under the guidance of Senior IFRS Technical Accountants.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external auditors on technical accounting matters, within defined escalation and review protocols.

Area 3: Key accounting transactions
Take day-to-day ownership for the preparation and maintenance of technical analysis and documentation relating to specific complex accounting areas, under the direction and review of Senior IFRS Technical Accountants and the Head: IFRS Technical Accounting. These areas include:

• Derivatives and hedge accounting
• Financial guarantee contracts
• Expected credit loss (ECL) methodologies and related disclosures

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing technical analyses, calculations, and supporting documentation for these areas.
• Monitoring developments in IFRS guidance and industry practice relevant to these topics.
• Supporting the application of approved accounting policies to transactions and reporting outcomes.
• Escalating judgemental matters, proposed conclusions, or changes in interpretation to Senior IFRS Technical Accountants for review and approval.
• Supporting audit queries and regulatory review processes related to these areas, under senior guidance.
• Final conclusions, policy positions, and approvals remain the responsibility of Senior IFRS Technical Accountants and the Head: IFRS Technical Accounting.

Profile

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and apply IFRS guidance
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team-based review structure
• Ability to contribute meaningfully to complex accounting projects under guidance and supervision

Qualifications

• Qualified South African Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
• Post CA qualification in financial reporting and/ IFRS Technical is advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office packages, including Excel, Word & PowerPoint
   

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Key Purpose

• To support organisational efficiency and value creation through effective sourcing, robust supplier management, and the implementation of initiatives that strengthen operational excellence across the buildings and plumbing procurement landscape.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• The Procurement Specialist for the non‑motor environment - specifically buildings and plumbing - is accountable for leading strategic initiatives that optimise service delivery, strengthen supplier performance, and support regulatory compliance.
• The role spans the full project lifecycle: identifying opportunities, conducting detailed analyses, developing business cases, collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders, implementing solutions, and monitoring impact through ROI tracking, POC management, and senior‑level reporting.
• The role requires close collaboration with operational, assessing and analytics teams, key account managers, brokers, and regulatory bodies, with the expectation of driving at least one new initiative per month.

Key responsibilities also include:

• Strategic sourcing
• Evaluating business needs
• Contract and rebate negotiations.
• Ensuring adherence to all applicable industry legislation and regulations.
• The specialist must demonstrate exceptional analytical capability.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Deep technical understanding of the plumbing and construction sectors while maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of industry developments.
• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with service partners
• Facilitating regular partner engagements with all relevant stakeholders
• Supplier performance management
• Providing training and support to partners, brokers, and claims teams.
• Applying advanced problem‑solving skills and expert knowledge of Buildings Rate Schedules and industry standards

Competencies

• Relationship Building
• Conflict Handling
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Assertiveness
• Accountability
• Short-term Insurance Claims fulfillment process.

Education and Experience

Education:

• Matric (Essential)
• Tertiary qualification
• Diploma or Degree in related field or advanced level of completion. (Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business Management)

Minimum Experience:              

• 8+ years’ experience in the non‑motor insurance industry
• 3+ years’ experience in relationship management / project management
• 3+ years’ experience in plumbing, building, and construction environments
• Strong procurement expertise, including sourcing, contracting, and supplier negotiations.