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Job Purpose

• The Risk Analyst will support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function by executing operational risk assessments, performing control design and operating effectiveness testing, and supporting assurance reporting to management and Combined Assurance forum. The risk analyst will report to the Operational Risk Manager.
• The role will play a key part in the implementation and ongoing execution of the Risk Assessment and Control Testing framework, ensuring risks are accurately assessed, controls are effectively tested, and issues are appropriately tracked and reported.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Execute risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs) across business areas in line with the ERM methodology.
• Perform design effectiveness and operating effectiveness testing of key controls.
• Assess control performance against defined criteria and testing standards.
• Assist in raising issues and actions in the risk/issues management system.
• Support tracking, monitoring, and follow-up of remediation actions.
• Capture and maintain risk assessments, controls, issues, and actions on the risk management system. Ensure data quality, completeness and consistency.
• Prepare control testing output reports and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to Combined Assurance and management reporting.
• Identify and map out controls within the Bank processes and identify any control and process weaknesses.
• Interact with the business to identify practical solutions to mitigate risk and address control and process weaknesses.
• Monitor and report on loss event data and perform loss or risk incident investigations.
• Work closely with other risk officers, risk champions and assurance providers to ensure alignment of risk activities and sharing of knowledge.
• Work closely with the Internal Audit and Compliance Functions as well as other assurance providers to provide a combined assurance assessment of the risk management within business.

Role Specific Behaviors

• Ensures accountability
• Action orientated
• Communicates effectively
• Build network
• Plans and aligns
• Strategic mindset

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Finance, Risk Management, Auditing or a related field

Preferred (would be advantageous)

• Relevant Accounting qualification is advantageous

Technical Skills or Knowledge

Required:

• A sound knowledge of the financial / retail banking industry, the mechanics of its operation and its trends. Familiarity with banking specific and other relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. Banks Act, Basel, TCF, POPI, PCI) is useful
• Control design and operating effective testing
• Evidence-based assurance approaches
• Risk and issue documentation
• Strong report writing and documentation skills
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Solid understanding of risk management methodologies
• Must be a strong communicator with excellent writing skills
• Must be able to critically evaluate business information
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Must be able to work autonomously and within a team

Preferred (would be advantageous)

• Working knowledge of GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) systems is an advantage

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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

• The successful incumbent will operate within the Healthy Company operational area and will be responsible for the management and care of all dimensions of employee wellbeing. This includes counselling, coaching, risk management, case coordination, and referrals to relevant professionals. The core focus of this role is guiding and supporting junior coaches to meet EAP standards and programme requirements as well as providing clinical insights and research to craft and support employer initiatives.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

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

• Provide telephonic and face‑to‑face counselling, coaching, and emotional support to employees and their dependants.
• Lead and mentor junior coaches on EAP protocols, clinical requirements, documentation standards, and intervention pathways.
• Support the delivery of different types of EAP interventions, including acute episode management, trauma support, behavioural health guidance, and group sessions.
• Conduct case reviews, provide clinical direction, and sign off formal referral feedback where required.
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and group interventions.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case records and ensure continuity of care.
• Engage proactively with high‑risk employees and coordinate follow‑up support.
• Identify service or process gaps and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve queries and support seamless service delivery.
• To identify opportunities to offer information and make suggestions based on an employee’s needs.
• To prioritize the work pool and ensure all designated tasks are completed within designated turnaround times.

Competencies and skills

• Strong leadership and mentorship ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Problem‑solving skills and sound clinical judgement.
• Presentation and reporting competency.
• Ability to meet targets and work within set timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

• Degree in psychology or social work
• A master's degree in clinical/ counselling psychology (Studying towards)
• Relevant membership with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) or HPCSA.
• MS Office Suite – with Intermediate Excel abilities
• Minimum of 4 years counselling experience, including both face-to-face and telephonic counselling
• Clinical experience in family counselling and/or marital counselling and/or suicide management and/or stress management
• 1 – 2 years leadership or supervisory experience
• Minimum of 5 years formal work experience

The following requirements will be advantageous: 

• 1-2 year’s exposure to Discovery Health clinical environment preferable
• Knowledge about existing employee assistance programme services and/or experience in provision of EAP services

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Key Purpose

• Discovery Health is South Africa’s leading medical scheme administrator, providing administration and managed-care services to more than 3.3 million beneficiaries. We support Discovery Health Medical Scheme—the country’s largest open medical scheme. 

The Senior Marketing Manager role manages the team responsible for Sales & Acquisitions for Discovery Health Medical Scheme, we focus on building a strong, credible brand presence that supports growth across all schemes we administer. This portfolio leads strategic marketing initiatives that include:

• Building and strengthening the Discovery Health and Discovery Health Medical Scheme brand, ensuring consistent, compelling positioning in a competitive healthcare market.
• Maintaining an impactful and active presence across social media platforms, showcasing our value, capabilities, and insights in ways that reinforce trust and attract prospective members.
• Ensuring message consistency across all public‑facing channels, strengthening brand equity and supporting long‑term growth for DHMS.
• Developing marketing strategies that support acquisition and sales efforts, ensuring advisers, employers, and prospective members clearly understand the strength and relevance of the offering.
• Supporting sales, onboarding, and acquisition efforts by equipping channels with clear, impactful messaging and tools that communicate the unique value of DHMS.
• Strengthening adviser and employer relationships through marketing that enhances understanding of scheme benefits, boosts confidence in our offerings, and supports informed decision-making.
• This portfolio plays a pivotal role in shaping how current and future members perceive the Scheme - ensuring the brand remains visible, credible, and compelling in the market.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

 Drives the strategic direction of the Brand & Sales Portfolio

• Provides strategic direction for marketing and communication initiatives that enable sales performance and acquisition.
• Delivers the marketing and communication operational plan to meet defined sales targets and business goals.
• Implements principles and workflows to ensure marketing strategy is aligned to Discovery marketing model and overall business strategy.
• Collates, compiles and reports on key business metrics.
• Proposes initiatives and identifies opportunities for growth, expansion or new direction.

Operationalises, aligns and optimises large strategic marketing projects

• Leads cross‑functional collaboration by liaising with business units to understand marketing needs, coordinating project teams, and guiding change‑management and communication requirements.
• Manages end‑to‑end delivery of multiple marketing and business campaigns, from planning and scoping through execution, ensuring alignment to budget, timelines, and quality standards.
• Optimises project and resource planning by overseeing short‑ to medium‑term planning, identifying risks and opportunities, implementing contingencies, and improving internal service‑delivery processes.
• Monitors performance and ensures strategic impact by measuring campaign success, driving corrective actions, and ensuring initiatives contribute to profitability or other key business objectives.

Manages people and ensures continuous improvement and professional development

• Builds a high‑performance, collaborative team environment by fostering cross‑functional skills transfer, integrating diverse talents, encouraging inclusivity, and valuing individual contributions to strengthen team cohesion.
• Cultivates creativity, innovation, and continuous development by providing coaching, guidance, and support; ensuring the team is motivated, challenged, and equipped with strong product, technical, and industry knowledge.
• Drives effective people management and accountability by clarifying roles, procedures, and practices; delegating appropriately; conducting regular performance reviews; and monitoring delivery against expectations.
• Implements and improves fit‑for‑purpose marketing systems and practices while staying current on professional, technical, and legislative developments to ensure the team delivers strategy effectively and builds the brand.

Builds and manages both internal & external stakeholders

• Builds strong senior‑level and cross‑functional relationships by interfacing with business leaders, engaging partners, resolving conflicts, and ensuring the company’s image is upheld in all interactions.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to plan and implement solutions, align strategies and goals, secure documentation and sign‑off, and maintain effective vendor and supplier partnerships.
• Drives effective communication and knowledge‑sharing by facilitating constructive meetings, participating in forums, and encouraging innovation while managing business complexities.
• Creates opportunities to enhance brand visibility and keeps the organisation and its offerings top‑of‑mind across public, trade, and stakeholder audiences.

Education and Experience

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree: Honours/ Masters in BA / B.Comm in Marketing / Communications or other relevant qualifications
• 8 years + marketing / industry experience
• Knowledge of insurance, healthcare and/or financial services advantageous but not a pre-requisite.

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Key Purpose

• Senior Android developer will support the projects throughout the project lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, release and post release support. 

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

The senior Android developer must have a competent understanding of:

• The system development life cycle and can explain the Java developer role in each stage
• The defined system development tools, processes and workflows
• The distinction between business, functional and non-functional requirements and how to implement them
• The importance of delivering high quality source code and how to achieve it
• The technologies used and the systems components structure
• The domain and business terminologies and link them back to system implementations 

Senior Android developers should be able to demonstrate that they can:

• Develop, test, and maintain the deployed application software with high quality
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to ensure a successful, high-quality product and great user experience
• Analyse, maintain and enhance existing application and troubleshoot issues with efficiency.
• Perform accurate development estimation
• Produce technical specifications and designs. Participate in new business development through ideation, prototype development, and project estimates
• Research new techniques, tools, and best practices and share that knowledge with the team and community
• Maintain high standards 
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-starter who takes ownership, is accountable, and is able to work under minimum supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can help with quality assurance and provide comments within 6 months of being in the position, a senior Android developer should be able to demonstrate strong domain knowledge and technologies in relation to the environment that they work in.

Personal Attributes and Skills

Behavioral Skills

• Stress Management
• Time management and prioritization
• Creativeness
• Learning orientation
• Negotiation skills
• Innovation
• Clean code thinking

Technical Skills

• Project Management
• Business Writing Skills
• Presentation and Facilitation Skills
• Solution Architecture
• Process Mapping
• Entity Diagram mapping
• Software testing pack design, functional testing

Education and Experience

Minimum

• 3+ Year IT related Degree or Diploma (BSc/BTech or similar)
• 4+ years’ experience developing Android applications
• Have worked on multiple published apps in the Play Store

Advantageous

• 4+ year user interface analyst experience
• Java related degree/qualification
• Honours degree
• Business experience and product knowledge
• Experience in Kotlin beneficial
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Experience with automated testing tools and techniques
• Experience with GIT
• Native Android

Methodologies

• Waterfall and Agile
• Knowledge of OO design principles and development patterns

Tools

• SoapUI (SOAP) / REST client (JSON)
• Android Studio
• Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)

Processes

• ITIL (Incident, Release, Problem Management)

Technologies

• J2EE, Spring Boot
• Android, Java, Kotlin
• WebLogic, Apache
• UML
• XML, JSON
• SOAP and REST Web Service Development

Other

• Software architecture
• JAD sessions
• Data modelling techniques