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Job Purpose

• Training of Financial Advisors, Broker Consultants, and Independent Financial Advisers through first level initial support, through to development and ongoing proficiency training sessions. This role involves partnering with key stakeholders to proactively identify learning requirements aligned to franchises/business objectives.

Key Outputs may include but are not limited to:

• Conduct regular financial planning, practice management, product/systems and where relevant, human skills training sessions to Financial Advisors, Broker Consultants, IFA’s and any other necessary sales and distribution roles
• Conduct business needs analysis to determine training requirements to drive business and individual (DFc,BCs, DCs) performance
• Conduct research, develop and implement advanced fit for purpose workshops or training programs aligned to business requirements.
• Managing of stakeholders at all levels to support and deliver on Franchise/Business unit specific learning requirements
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training to ensure optimal learning and development
• Provide mentoring and coaching to team members within the Division
• Consider strategic alignment when co-creating learning solutions with the business area(s) ensuring the future learning needs of the business are met.
• Drive innovative and disruptive learning experiences, incorporating industry leading best practice, to enable the salesforce to meet the changing business priorities and challenges in terms of future skills and capabilities.
• Ensures continuous development of knowledge and skills related to products, financial planning and incorporates this into learning interventions
• Develop professional internal and external collaborative relationships to ensure that the business needs are constantly met, and continuous feedback is provided.
• Monitor, track and evaluate the success of learning initiatives/deliverables and recommend improvements to enable successful business solutioning/execution
• Analyse local and international trends, using insights to support the forecasting of future changes in the Financial Services industry.
• Use expert knowledge of learning principles to ensure that learning relevant, retained, and fit for purpose
• Maintain a high level tech and facilitation skill, both the physical and virtual classroom
• Travel as and when required to conduct the training

Experience:

• A minimum of 2-3 years experience in the financial services industry. Preferably in a client-facing role as a Financial Advisor or Broker Consultant.
• Knowledge of Adult learning principles
• Training or facilitation experience is an added advantage.
• Financial planning and soft skills/ sales skills knowledge and experience in a learning context
• 2 years experience with dealing with complex projects ( end -to-end)
• Related BCOM degree
• CFP qualification or NQF 6 financial planning qualification will be considered if additional experience is present.
• Training qualification (Train The Trainer or ETDP) - an added advantage
• Sound working knowledge of Discovery products suite ( Life, Invest, Health, Insure , Bank and Vitality) will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Passion for financial planning and the financial services industry
• Continuously gains ongoing knowledge about products and financial planning to operate on an expert level
• Takes initiative and works under own direction
• Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people
• Motivates and empowers others
• Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity.
• Easily establishes good relationships with customers and relates well to people at all levels.
• Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading,
• Consistently achieves all goals.
• Works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary.  
• Analytical Thinking Ability: ability to split a task or problem into its component parts and use these in a logical and systematic manner to reveal all the implications of the consequences of situations.
• Communication Skills: able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Reporting Skills: ability to consolidate information and compile reports reflecting the necessary relevant information
• Ability to communicate logically and objectively are essential components of this role.
• Assertiveness coupled with flexibility and adaptability.
• A quality orientation with acute attention to detail.
• Retain a formal and professional manner.
• Well organised
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Conflict Management
• Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly.
• Makes rational judgments from the available information and analysis.
• Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem.

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Key purpose

• The vacancy is for an intermediate Instructional Designer within the Discovery Institute of Training. The role requires the Instructional Designer to design and develop learning curriculums and associated learning material for the Discovery Bank business according to high-quality standards.

Key outputs

• All work must be done accurately, comprehensively and in-line with set quality standards.
• Following the 6Ds methodology, create training material and assessments based on technical product information, systems and SOPs for predominantly facilitator-led training workshops and induction programmes, in line with the curriculum to ensure that learning and business outcomes are matched.
• Develop storyboards (only) for digital training material, which will be sent to a multimedia designer to create online courses, videos, podcasts, infographics, and animations in the specific software.
• Consult with stakeholders across various business areas and gather information in relation to key learning and development needs and requirements.
• Consult with business areas to agree on reasonable and achievable deadlines.
• Maintain material and ensure best practice guidelines are followed across the areas.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of training to ensure optimal learning and development.

Competencies

• Extensive experience in the application of the 6Ds methodology.
• Creative and innovative.
• Very good command of the English language.
• Demonstrate strong instructional writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good project management skills.
• Communicate effectively with diverse personalities.
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
• Coping with pressure and setbacks.
• Adapting and responding to change.
• Relating and networking.
• Applying expertise and technology.
• Show an interest in the current economic climate and keeps up to date with daily market trends related to the banking industry.
• Good report writing skills.

Experience Required

• 2 years or more experience as an Instructional Designer at an Intermediate level.
• Banking or financial services industry experience.
• Education and training qualification (ETDP), specifically Design and Development.

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Key Purpose of the role

• To oversee the development and delivery of learning programs for Retirement Funds in response to the Business Units strategic objectives as well any needs from Project that are underway. The position is responsible for the day-to-day training requests, within the Retirement Funds business unit. The administrative duties, record keeping of training conducted in preparation for the submission of the workplace skills plan and annual training registers. The incumbent must ensure that processes and procedures are implemented, maintained and improved. The incumbent needs to adhere to the training principles and follow the end-to-end training cycle keeping focus on innovative ways to deliver training. The incumbent will be responsible to design and develop learner guides, tools, and assessments and ensure continuous improvement, to learning content and delivery.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Presenting training courses and monitoring training results
• Design and develop learning programs and assessments
• Follow the end-to-end training cycle, ensure the evaluation process is conducted thoroughly to ensure improvement and growth
• Respond to training requests from internal stakeholders; communicate effectively with clients to ensure client expectations are met.
• Prepare training schedules, book training room, ensure the administrative work before, during and after learning interventions are done promptly and accurately
• Develop and maintain excellent business relations with internal and external parties.
• Prepare monthly training reports for departmental head and other forums
• Provide coaching and assist management on effective tools to upskill and develop their workforce
• Train, facilitate, workshop as required based on the need analysis

Personal Attributes and Skills     
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Customer Focus
• Interpersonal savvy
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Attention to Detail
• Planning, prioritizing, and organizing
• Teamwork/collaboration
• Stress tolerance

Education and Experience

• ETDP / HR related qualification NQF level 5 or similar
• Relevant Industry Qualifications – Wealth Management, Introduction to Retirement Funds - Advantageous
• 2 - 3 years retirement funds, umbrella fund experience – Essential
• Experience in training analysis, content design, facilitation, assessment, and feedback
• MS Office - Advanced
• Reporting

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Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

 Strategic

• Assist in attending to management queries.
• Build / maintain relationships with the Discovery companies and other Assurance Providers:
• Discovery Invest, Life, Employee Benefits, Insure, Corporate, Health, Vitality RSA, Vitality Group,
• Vitality Health, Vitality Life, External Audit.
• Facilitate the maintenance of risk profiles (inherent & residual view of IT risks).
• Challenge risk management information received from the business and provide meaningful input to management on where IT risk management processes and controls can be improved.

Technical

Knowledgeable in:

• IT General Controls
• Application Controls
• Technical Infrastructure
• Project and Programme Management
• Cyber and Information Security
• Data Assurance, Data Analytics, continuous auditing via Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques
• (CAATs): advantageous

Operational

• Ensure audits are performed in line with Audit Methodology.
• Provide feedback to Audit Management on the planning, execution and reporting of the audits.
• Obtain input from the Audit Management relating to risks associated with the audit topic.
• Ensuring that all risks are addressed for the specific audit engagements.
• Follow up with Group Risk, Compliance and Forensics on any pertinent issues affecting a particular audit.
• Defining the purpose, scope and audit approach of each audit for assigned areas of audit coverage.
• Assist Audit Management in determining the scope of Internal Audit assignments.
• Prepare engagement letter for review by Audit Management.
• Prepare/review the Audit Planning Memorandum (APM).
• Prepare/review approved system descriptions, walkthroughs and/or process flow diagrams and address/raise review notes where applicable.
• Prepare/review risks and controls matrix (RACM) and address/raise review notes where applicable.
• Prepare/review test procedures and address/raise review notes where applicable.
• Obtain approval from Audit management with regards to any changes to RACM, audit test procedures / sample sizes.
• Perform testing and document working papers on Audit Software where applicable.
• Review working papers on Audit Software (performed by IT Auditors) and raise review notes where applicable.
• Prepare/review the Audit Finalisation Checklist at the end of an audit.
• Close day to day supervision of the IT Auditors and process of work.
• Provide regular progress updates (at least weekly) on audit assignments.
• Keep track of the budget and timesheets on a weekly basis and submit to Audit Management.
• Escalate in timely manner to Audit Management if deadlines are not going to be achieved.
• Escalate cases where feedback is not received.
• Advise Audit Management immediately of any problems experienced on an audit section.
• Monitoring of the quality of work performed by the audit team and taking corrective action (where applicable).
• Provide training and supervision to audit team in order to ensure that that the required audit objectives are met and that adequate practical coverage is achieved.
• Ultimately responsible for quality of audit files (MK or other).
• Proactively take on additional tasks as requested by Audit Manager.
• Provide meaningful input and monitor the effective and timely implementation of management actions to address any control weaknesses identified through risk profiling, risk events and control self- assessment.

Follow-ups

• Follow up on outstanding audit issues and management actions.
• Preparation and submission of follow-up progress reports for risk and/or audit committees.

Development

• Self-development: studying, attending courses, external courses, e-Learnings.
• Present training to the IT audit team.
• Completion of mini-appraisals
• Schedule meetings with Audit Manager for the combined review of mini appraisals.

General

• Stay up-to-date with Internal Audit profession and industry developments.
• Ongoing development and improvement of audit methodology.
• Travel if required.

Education and Experience

• B Degree or equivalent (and relevant) qualification (with Computer Science / Computer Auditing 
• / Information Systems / Auditing as majors)
• CIA / CISA / CISM / CRISC / CGIT (one or more of the afore mentioned is required)
• 2+ years audit experience
• IT General Control Reviews.
• Application control reviews.

Essential knowledge:

• Internal Controls
• Risk management framework (COSO)
• IT General Control reviews
• Application Control reviews
• Internal controls
• Corporate and IT governance
• IT Infrastructure technical knowledge (reviewing of databases and operating systems)
• CAATs / data analytics
• Cyber and information security
• Computer literacy

The following would be deemed as an advantage (and would be required for career progression):

• Studying towards or in possession of relevant Bachelors or Honours Degree
• Financial Services experience

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking Ability: ability to split a task or problem into its component parts and use these in a logical and systematic manner to reveal all the implications of the consequences of situations
• Communication Skills: able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Relationships: building relationships with auditees, business and external auditors.
• Reporting Skills: ability to consolidate information and compile reports reflecting the necessary relevant information

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Key Purpose

• The Primary Function of this role is identifying and testing business functional requirements. Designs test cases and test scenarios based on an analysis of the business specifications. Needs to ensure that all the identified defects are resolved.

The job will require the below skills, attributes and tasks:

• The individual would be guided on the best techniques to use for test design
• All Testing done by this employee would be for peer review
• Up to date knowledge of Product Complexity
• Need for Adherence to business rules
• Need for Compliance with Legislative requirements
• Need to process basic test requirements.

Objectives of this role

• The identification of test requirements, test design and test execution, and defect management (all for peer review) on less complex modules of an overall solution
• Design manual regression test packs. Build and maintain a repository of regression test cases using Quality Center.
• Record Test Data requirements in test cases during the test case creation process. Source and record correct test data for Test Cases. Provide junior testers with the information required for them to assist in the test data creation process
• Regular & meaningful 1 on 1’s and Performance Conversations
• Daily progress Reporting

Responsibilities

• Create detailed Test cases, that can be run by any other tester
• Detailed Test Runs with correct statuses and test evidence (e.g. screen shots)
• Detailed and repeatable test defects logged 
• Create and update Regression pack for Projects/enhancements with detailed descriptions for referencing
• Accurate and complete test data for all test packs sourced before testing starts
• Capture 1 on 1 Activities on Smart People and set up monthly meetings with Test Specialist
• Capture performance objections on Smart People and set up half yearly performance appraisal Meeting
• Capture development plan on Smart People
• Send update of test coverage done for the day on allocated work to test specialist

Education and Experience

• Required: Matric
• Preferred (would be advantageous): ISTQB Qualification in Foundation Testing
• Required: 1-2 years testing experience
• Preferred (would be advantageous): LISP Industry experience

Required skills and qualifications

• Intermediate Knowledge of SDLC
• Basic Knowledge and understanding of Testing Methodologies and Testing Tools
• Interpreting Specifications
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Service Orientation
• Conceptual Thinking
• Knowledge and understanding of Discovery Invest products

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Required: 1-2 years testing experience
• Preferred (would be advantageous): LISP Industry experience
   

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About Group Tax

The Group Tax Department is responsible for the Tax Strategy of Discovery. This encompasses the following functions:

• Responsible for tax planning, compliance, reporting throughout the group
• Provides technical advice to business to ensure compliance with existing and new legislation
• Responsible for tax calculations, tax return submissions,  tax accounting and reporting
• Engaging with and managing relationships with SARS

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Preparation/review of various tax reporting requirements for the Corporate and International Tax Function.
• Assist in the preparation of the various transfer pricing documents e.g. Master File, local file, CBC reporting as required across the group
• Assist in the preparation/review of various section 9D CFC controlled foreign company calculations
• Maintain excellent relationships with the international subsidiaries in order to understand the impact of taxes in their jurisdictions and enable appropriate reporting thereof
• Assist in researching and advising business of tax implications for cross border transactions including implications of double tax treaties and consideration of transfer pricing principles.
• Assist in the preparation of Pillar 2 computations and reporting
• Keep up to date with relevant Income Tax Act and Tax Administration Act and OECD guidelines
• Provide training on technical corporate or international tax matters to business units as required.
• Preparation of the Income tax and deferred tax computations of various subsidiaries in the Gorup to assist with interim and year end reporting requirements
• Preparation of tax returns for various subsidiaries within the Group.
• Researching of relevant corporate tax provisions as required.
• Liasing directly with auditors (internal and external)
• Liase directly with external legal advisors on technical matters as appropriate.
• Any other ad-hoc items to support the Group Tax Function as necessary.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Excellent Excel knowledge
• Detailed knowledge, understanding and application of South African tax legislation, including international tax related concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of IFRS

Education and Experience

• CA(SA)
• 2-5 years experience in a tax department within a large corporate, (financial services is preferable) dealing primarily with local corporate income tax and international tax related matters
• Advanced postgraduate qualifications in tax (preferable).

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Key purpose

• To ensure that the necessary system requirements and process optimizations are implemented to support efficient and streamlined operational outputs across the subset of Wellness Solution Businesses. (Corporate Wellness, Executive Wellness, Corporate Clinics, Southern Rx Pharmacy and Discovery Medical Suppliers) Analyze and work with various data sets and reports for effective reporting to internal stakeholders, identifying opportunities for improvement in business processes and recommend opportunities to grow and expand the businesses.  Managing key business functions to support effective day-to-day operations. Responsible for coordinating projects and managing these projects from inception to completion.

Key Outputs may include but are not limited to

• Drive efficiency with process optimization and implementing / leveraging off new or existing systems to improve the day-to-day operations and reduce manual workarounds.
• Initiate and drive projects from inception to completion to ensure that operational strategies are implemented efficiently.
• Post Go live monitoring system enhancements and or Go Live’s to ensure any gaps/trends are addressed as soon as possible.
• Attend and or chair key forums and or steercoms and be responsible for managing key stakeholder relationships.
• Support the Operational Team with quality audits and methods to improve quality in service delivery internally and with third party operators.
• Support the Operational team with training and development.
• Oversee and support manual, electronic and paper claims processes in addition to invoicing and billing for the areas to meet the required SLA’s.
• Oversee implementation and building of new systems, apps and other tools to increase automation within the operational areas.
• Keep abreast of the latest industry developments to identify opportunities to grow the business areas.  Support the operational areas with research concepts and trends locally and globally.
• Manage stakeholders’ expectations and ensure they are kept up to date of project progress.
• Sign off and approve concept papers and functional documents related to new business cases, system changes/enhancements.
• Oversee user acceptance and regression testing.  
• Be responsible for supporting the operations team with the implementation of strategic projects and or pilots.
• In collaboration with the wellness solutions leadership team manage and sign off on YE projects.
• Work with the necessary system and functional teams to track, monitor, and identify root causes and solutions for outages and incidents affecting the operational areas.
• Manage contractual agreements with vendors, service providers, suppliers, pharmaceutical companies etc.
• Manage and oversee procurement processes for timeous delivery and completion.

Personal Attributes and Skills  

• Advance Excel
• SharePoint
• Confluence
• MS PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Discovery Products and Services across the group
• Knowledge of Scheme Benefits
• Financial principles
• Communication skills
• Data analysis
• Deciding and initiating action
• Relating and networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organizing
• Writing and Reporting
• Applying Expertise and Technology

Experience, qualifications, and mandatory requirements

• Extensive experience in data handling and statistics  
• Minimum 3 years’ experience and knowledge of the Discovery Health Systems
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a Customer Services environment
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a financial environment with experience in claims, invoicing, billing
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership position.

Advantageous:

• Existing experience within a Functional Head role
• Financial acumen
• Project management experience
• Experience with Power BI
• Solumed
• Flexgen
• BMS
   

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Key Purpose

• This position requires the successful candidate to be able to make funding decisions for clinically complex cases as per scheme rules, in keeping with principles of evidence based medicine while promoting cost effective and quality healthcare for our members and managing interactions with external clinical providers.

Key Outputs:

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

• Provide clinical support to the Medical Review team, PMB team, Chronic Illness Benefit, hospital case management, oncology case management, exec office, benefit compliance review, the underwriting and forensics area, as well as other business areas.
• Ensuring the workflow pools and TWT are met
• Participating in key clinical forums internally and externally
• Daily Clinical Review – Preparing of cases, case presentation, loading member remarks and clinical exceptions, arranging second opinions/external expert opinion and follow up
• Communication of funding decisions to the relevant parties
• Keeping abreast with legislative and industry changes and how it affects your business unit
• Keeping updated with the latest clinical thinking and attending CPD events
• Identification of new trends in the medical industry, and engagement with relevant clinical stakeholders
• Constant interaction and relationship building with external health care providers
• Maintenance of database of funding decisions made
• Support to Junior Staff and other Medical Advisors
• Knowledge of Claims, coding and assisting in getting payment resolutions
• Identify operational gaps and initiate improvement strategies
• Clear knowledge of evidence based medicine and the application thereof
• Review of clinical evidence on a case by case basis
• Liaison with various business group TWGs

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Managed Care Environment
• Sound knowledge of Prescribed Minimum Benefits
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Basic computer Literacy in Microsoft Office applications (must be proficient in Excel)

Competencies:

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Role Specific Behaviours
• Ensures accountability.
• Action oriented
• Manages ambiguity.
• Attracts top talent.
• Business insight
• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively.
• Manages complexity.
• Manages conflict.
• Courage
• Customer focus
• Decision quality
• Develops talent
• Values differences
• Directs work.
• Drives engagement
• Financial acumen
• Global perspective
• Cultivates innovation.
• Interpersonal savvy
• Builds networks.
• Nimble learning
• Organizational savvy
• Persuades
• Plans and aligns.
• Being resilient
• Resourcefulness
• Drives results
• Demonstrates self-awareness.
• Self-development
• Situational adaptability
• Balances stakeholders
• Strategic mindset
• Builds effective teams.
• Tech savvy
• Instils trust.
• Drives vision and purpose
• Optimizes work processes

Education and Experience:

The following requirements are essential:

• Matric
• Qualified Medical Doctor
• Full and Current HPCSA registration - Independent Practice
• Minimum of two years experience in a Private hospital or clinic

The following requirements will be advantageous:

• Previous Medical Advisor or managed healthcare experience
• Knowledge of DH SOP’s and Process experience (internal only)
• Provider payment arrangements (internal Only)
• Clinical coding knowledge of ICD-10 and/or CCSA

Personal Attributes or Competency Profile

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

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Key Purpose

• Cogence is the first truly global discretionary fund manager in South Africa. It marries the expertise of Discovery, whose behaviour-change platform is the largest of its kind, and BlackRock, one of the world's leading asset managers.
• Using innovative and globally advanced technology, Cogence is the world's first discretionary fund manager that fully models retirement solutions, taking health experience into account, and is here to elevate the client investment experience to levels that have never been seen or experienced before.
• Cogence attracts smart, energetic, dynamic achievers who take initiative and ownership, and who thrive on constant challenges and high-speed change. This role aims to improve the flows into Cogence portfolios, amongst advisors who have both a primary & secondary relationship with external platforms (not Discovery Invest), by positioning Cogence as the ‘go to’ investment option for their clients.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Increase net inflows amongst independent financial advisors (large, mid-tier & small) writing on external platforms.
• Have a strong existing network of IFA’s, Fund of Funds, Private Wealth & Tied Agency brokers.
• Build strong relationships amongst IFA’s, Fund of Funds, Private Wealth & Tied Agency brokers by creating the right level of activity.
• Implement the external platform sales strategy for Cogence

Education and Experience

• Industry related experience, with particular focus on the technical positioning and selling of local & offshore model portfolios and unit trust funds.
• A strong network of IFA’s, Fund of Funds, Private Wealth & Tied Brokers.
• Extensive technical and/or business
• 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 sales experience in the Asset Management industry.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and research skills.
• Creative thinking and the ability to operationalise strategy.
•  An ability to deal with complex issues and migrate between detail and high level requirements.
• A drive and commitment to exceed expectations.
• The ability to influence and negotiate with impact across divisions and teams at all levels and with external partners.
• A deep understanding of business dynamics and challenges.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills for executive-level internal and external delivery.
• A passion for personal development and growth with a high learning potential.
• A commitment to excellence.
• An ability to deal with ambiguity and continuous change.
• The ability to build strong relationships and network
• The ability to sell and market

Additional Attributes ions

• 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 of the role

• The role involves policy and benefit reviews to identify client needs. The Financial Advisor will ensure that clients are always aware of product enhancements that may benefit their existing or new need. The Financial Advisor will always conduct financial needs analysis and or assess risk appetite before recommending changes to their existing product structure and or fund portfolios.

Job Category

• We are looking for a suitably experienced Financial Advisor to become part of our vibrant and dynamic sales team. This individual will consult with existing Discovery Life, Invest and Insure clients to offer them specialist advice on their current products, benefits and or fund selection. This role drives ongoing servicing of existing clients and as such is remunerated on a non-commissionable basis.

Key Responsibilities

Your tasks will typically involve:

• Conducting in-depth reviews of clients' financial goals, from risk protection to wealth creation
• Conducting a financial needs analysis and preparing proposals best suited to meet individual clients' requirements
• Providing clients with information on new and existing products, benefits and services
• Designing financial strategies
• Assisting clients to make informed decisions
• Reviewing and responding to clients changing needs and financial circumstances
• Contacting clients with news of new financial products or changes to legislation that may affect their savings and investments
• Review client policies regularly to determine if adjustments are needed because of personal or financial changes

Personal Attributes and skills:

• Strong Customer focus
• Networking skills
• Proactive engagement
• Service orientated mind-set is critical
• Strong Planning and organisational skills

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum

• Wealth management qualification with at least 120 credits
• RE5 qualification
• At a minimum 2 years’ experience as a Financial Advisor

Beneficial:

• Understanding of Financial Planning
• Knowledge of insurance (short-term, health, risk and investment industry)

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Key Purpose

• A Test Analyst is responsible for designing, executing, and managing test cases to ensure software meets business and functional requirements. They identify defects, report issues, and collaborate with developers to resolve them. Their role includes functional, system, integration, and regression testing. They also ensure test documentation is maintained and aligned with project standards.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Test Planning

• Actively participate in JAD sessions and liaise with all stakeholders to optimally identify test requirements.
• Daily attendance to Pod stand ups and effective participation is required
• Create required deliverables and planning tasks in SDLC tool and set due dates according to agreed milestones
• Provide reliable estimates during sizing efforts
• Participate in backlog grooming

Test Case Analysis & Development

• Analysis & review of requirement, regression tests and root causes
• Identify gaps in requirements
• Produce an in-depth impact analysis and ensure that the impact analysis is reviewed by all stakeholders, prepare for and provide a walkthrough of all test scenarios.
• Apply best practice design techniques to create manual test cases that are reusable and likely to unveil defects (Way of Work).
• Ensure comprehensive test scenarios and accompanying data permutations to facilitate optimal test coverage.
• Identify opportunity for automation
• Review test cases produced by Juniors
• Adhere to the test policy and strategy.
• Capture test cases in the tool, according to the design (Way of Work).
• Ensure traceability between requirements and test cases.
• Effectively manage the upstream and downstream pipeline for the testing effort.

Test case Execution and Monitoring

• Prepare data required for the various test scenarios
• Execute tests from the tool.                                                                                              
• Ensure execution is fully completed before the code is implemented.
• Log Defects and manage to resolution.   
• Ensure that defect logged is correctly categorized and prioritized
• Identify risks and issues and escalate early on.                                                      
• Identify potential risks and prevent the introduction of new root causes.
• Create shared filters (and Dashboards) in the Test and SDLC tools, which defines the upstream and downstream pipeline for Testing efforts.
• Adhere to Standards and Admin requirements and ensure that admin is done within SLA

User Acceptance Testing

• Ensure that the User Acceptance tests are executed from the testing tool.
• Assist Users during UAT phase.
• Ensure that the Users update JIRA with the test status.
• Evaluate release readiness and assist in identifying and resolving critical issues.
• Ensure where applicable a known issue list is communicated and acknowledged.

Release implementation

• Ensure that all QAT / UAT admin is completed before go live

Post-release

• Handle all outstanding admin and ensure that the release is closed appropriately to meet audit requirements
• With each release, retrospectively analyse what went well and not so well
• Identify improvements in process, people and technology.

Team Collaboration and Leadership

• Manage own work and team members as and when required.
• Mentor juniors team members and provide required support.
• Communicate clearly, constructively and effectively.
• Build relationships with other members of the team and the business users we service.
• Transfer knowledge and actively participating in building a testing knowledge base.

Technical Skills

Intermediate knowledge of:

• Jira & Agile process knowledge
• PL SQL
• Root Cause Analysis process
• Interpreting business and technical specifications
• Business Communication skills (verbal and report writing)

Education and Experience

Essential:

• Matric
• ISTQB Advance level in manual testing
• At least 4 - 7years’ experience in Software testing
• Quality assurance / software testing methodologies
• Software Development Life cycle models experience
• Experience in Agile testing methodologies
• Experience in JIRA and Xray

Advantageous:

• Diploma or University degree in IT/Software or technical discipline such as Computer science
• Experience in a leadership role

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Key Purpose

To create brand and communication solutions that enable business to meet their objectives by:

• Driving and defining the implementation of brand and communication strategy and solutions.
• Interfacing with senior business people to define and co-ordinate brand or communication strategy.
• Understanding the impact of that strategy across business.
• Work closely with and collaborate with Vitality’s key partners and race organisers to achieve business objectives and drive business growth and positive brand sentiment

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Unpack complex business needs and provide creative solutions that are strategically sound, creative and relevant to the market.
• Turn strategies into executional ideas that are creative, realistic, impactful and memorable
• Develop people through leadership and coaching.
• Build and maintain relationships with key business people, both at a strategic and operational level.
• Build and maintain relationships with key eventing and merchandise suppliers to collaborate and implement campaigns.

Competencies

Communication skills

• Able to convert technical information to audience appropriate communication
• Understand different target audiences
• Be able to present ideas and negotiate with upper management
• Communicate well in English both in writing and verbally
• Attention to detail
• Work well with external and internal stakeholders
• Copywriting and editing skills

Problem solving

• Being proactive
• Able to think strategically  
• Question processes, strategy and outputs
• Leadership skills: Guide, develop and motivate others
• Make decisions
• Build trusted partnerships
• Manage conflict

Leadership skills

• Influence and persuade people to get things done
• Coach and develop direct reports
• Manage conflict
• Manage and be responsible for budgets

Important to note:

This role requires managing a variety of projects and events at one time, and this is on-going throughout the year. You must be able to multi-task on multiple projects, work calmy under pressure, and be resilient. You also need to be able to manage your own time, and be a self-starter.  

Education and Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year undergraduate
• Post graduate qualification in marketing is preferable
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Marketing or Communications and event management
• Must have managed at least one person for at least 2 years

A knowledge of the following will need to be developed or will be advantageous:

• Sponsorships & Experiential marketing environment in South Africa and internationally (especially for running and cycling)
• A love of sports and wellness
• Various marketing and media channels, including digital media
• Print and production and merchandising processes (including time lines and costing)

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Key Purpose

• The Divisional Manager – Special Projects plays a central role in leading and delivering strategic, high-impact projects across Discovery Health. Reporting to the Head of Special Projects, this individual will oversee multidisciplinary problem-solving efforts, guide team members and / or relevant stakeholders through complex analytical work, and ensure the practical implementation of recommendations. The role combines elements of consulting, strategy execution, and stakeholder engagement to improve performance across business units.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Scope, plan, and manage strategic and operational projects across business units.
• Act as project owner for multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes with minimal support.
• Guide team members and / or relevant stakeholders to structure and solve complex problems, applying appropriate analytical frameworks.
• Ensure alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.

Analytical Rigor & Solution Development

• Guarantee the reliability and integrity of team analyses, drawing robust conclusions from data.
• Direct the design and implementation of analytical models, data collection plans, and insight generation strategies.
• Identify and utilise both conventional and unconventional data sources to enhance project findings.
• Drive the development of pragmatic, implementable solutions aligned to Discovery Health’s goals.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Oversee the development of high-quality written outputs (e.g., reports, presentations, memos), ensuring clarity, relevance, and accuracy.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders with clarity and gravitas, adapting content and style to diverse audiences.
• Lead broader communication strategies where required, beyond traditional presentations.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with executives and senior stakeholders, positioning Special Projects as a trusted advisor.

Team Development & Collaboration

• Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to project teams, offering timely and constructive feedback.
• Empower team members while creating a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Invest time in capability building across the team; act as a mentor and role model.
• Collaborate effectively with project sponsors and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and implementation.

Quality Assurance & Risk Management

• Conduct rigorous quality assurance across project processes and deliverables.
• Monitor project risks and apply structured risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the practicality, relevance, and feasibility of all project recommendations.
• Intervene where needed to redirect efforts and optimise outcomes.

Education and Experience

• Outstanding academic qualifications (engineering, STEM, actuarial, science, finance)
• 4-year analytical degree
• Related professional experience
• 3-5 years of management consulting experience is essential
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint
• Strong track record of professional performance

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Key Purpose

• This is an opportunity for a Recruitment Sourcing Specialist to work closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition and Brand in the Centre of Expertise. The purpose of this role is to provide strategic sourcing and recruitment expertise which includes attraction, sourcing, building and maintenance of talent pipelines, equipping Business with the latest recruitment research, data insights and the management of the end-to-end recruitment process and system initiatives.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Providing subject matter expertise and thought leadership on the end-to-end recruitment process, system and people capability requirements
• Development of a strategic sourcing/ recruitment research strategy and implementation
• Build diverse, sustainable and future-fit talent pipelines whilst also providing insights that guide the sourcing strategies for critical and scarce skill talent segments.
• Work closely with the BU recruiters to manage the recruitment process for search assignments and measurement of recruiting metrics, like source of hire, quality of hire and time-to-fill.
• Forecasting of future talent needs in line with the business requirements by understanding shifts in the marketplace.
• Management of the end-to-end recruitment process, technologies, and recruitment related initiatives (i.e., in-house talent events)
• Design attraction methodologies leveraging recruitment marketing channels (i.e., social media), applicant tracking system, referrals, and other creative avenues to generate robust talent pipelines.
• Partner with Business leaders to analyse and interpret internal and external market intelligence data and derive insights for strategic business decision making.
• Contribute to strategic projects i.e., content building, business process optimization, multi-disciplinary team engagement.
• Management of external relationships with solution partners i.e., LinkedIn
• In partnership/networking with universities, professional associations, and talent communities to identify critical and diverse candidates.
• Build an intentional professional brand as a subject matter expert on LinkedIn.
• Talent Acquisition policy documentation updates and monthly reporting to monitor and measure return on investment of recruitment solutions.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Acts with integrity, impartiality, and independence, balancing personal, organisation and legal parameters.
• Has a deep sense of own core values and operates within personal boundaries.
• Consistently acts according to organisational and legal principles and agreed processes
• Delivers to expectations and promises
• Accepts responsibility and takes remedial and developmental action when mistakes are made.
• Deals with personal data and information in a highly professional manner and within the boundaries of relevant legislation.

Education and Experience

Essential 

• HR (Human Resources) or business-related degree
• 5- 7 years’ experience in strategic recruitment and sourcing at senior levels (executive and critical skills)
• Sourcing research experience (preferably recruitment agency or executive search firm)
• In-depth knowledge of candidate attraction and selection strategies
• Has presence and impact Strength in building and maintaining relationships
• Advantage: Data-analytics capabilities (advanced excel skills)

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Job Purpose 

• We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Machine Learning Engineer to join our Machine Learning Operations team. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying, and monitoring machine learning and analytics applications and processes. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the automation of machine learning and AI use cases. You will work closely with data scientists, actuaries, data engineers, and other software engineers to contribute to architecting the bank's modern Machine Learning ecosystem.

Key Outcomes may include but are not limited to:
Machine Learning Automation and Software Engineering:

• Design, build, and deploy machine learning and analytics automation processes.
• Refactor existing code bases to enhance efficiency, robustness (in terms of testing, code quality), scalability and automation of machine learning workflows.

Cloud-Native Development:

• Utilize Databricks and Azure as a primary platform for data engineering and machine learning use cases.
• Work within the Azure ecosystem, leveraging services such as Azure Functions, CosmosDB, API Gatway, Azure Machine Learning, etc. to build intelligent data applications.

DevOps, Version Control, and Software Engineering:

• Build out CI/CD pipelines to improve development and deployment practices. Hands-on experience with Git and DevOps tools such as Jenkins and Azure DevOps is required.
• Build robust testing and monitoring capabilities for machine learning and AI use cases.
• Knowledge of Terraform is advantageous.
• Experience building APIs to serve machine learning models.
• Apply software engineering best practices to develop robust, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Create microservice applications using Docker and container orchestration tools like OpenShift.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions software solutions for machine learning and data use cases.
• Create and maintain documentation of processes, technologies, and code bases.

Machine Learning Frameworks:

• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks/packages such as MLFlow, PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc is beneficial for the productionization of machine learning use cases.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with data scientists, actuaries, data engineers, and other data software engineers to understand and address their data needs.
• Contribute actively to the architecting of our bank's modern Machine Learning data ecosystem.

Education and Experience: 

• At least 1-3 years’ working experience as a Software Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. Other qualifications will be considered if accompanied by sufficient experience in software engineering.

Technical skills or knowledge: 

• 2-years’ experience using Python, SQL.
• Exposure to Linux shell scripting advantageous.
• Experience with Spark is advantageous.
• Experience and interest in software architecture.
• Knowledge of cloud compute services.

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Key purpose

• The vacancy is for a Learning and Development Manager within the Discovery Institute of Training. This role will be responsible for leading a team of skilled Learning and Development Specialists dedicated to the design, development, and delivery of impactful learning solutions. These include leadership development and core (soft) skills programmes, delivered through in-person workshops, virtual training, and digital learning formats. The successful candidate will support capability development across various roles and levels within Discovery, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and performance priorities.

Key outputs

Leadership and core skills learning strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive learning strategy for leadership and core (soft) skills development that aligns with Discovery’s business objectives and talent priorities.

Learning programme design and oversight

• Oversee the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of high-quality learning solutions, classroom, virtual, and digital tailored to various roles and levels.

Team leadership and capability building

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Learning and Development Specialists to drive innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement in learning design and facilitation.

Stakeholder engagement and collaboration

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business leaders to identify learning needs, gather feedback, and ensure solutions deliver measurable value.

Programme evaluation and impact measurement

• Establish metrics and mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of learning programmes on individual and organisational performance, aligned to the 6Ds methodology.
• sure learning is transferred to the workplace, business outcomes are achieved, and value is created and demonstrated.

Learning innovation and digital integration

• Champion the use of new technologies, tools, and methodologies (e.g., microlearning, gamification, blended learning) to create engaging and scalable learning experiences.
• Leverage AI and other emerging technologies to drive efficiency, enhance content creation, and streamline learning development and delivery processes across formats.

Governance and quality assurance

• Ensure all learning interventions meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements and are aligned with Discovery’s learning frameworks and methodologies.

Budget and resource management

• Manage the team’s learning budget and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation for maximum impact.

Competencies

• Strategic leadership: Demonstrates advanced leadership capability, with a proven ability to lead high-performing teams, influence senior stakeholders, and align learning strategy to business priorities.
• Innovative and critical thinking: Applies innovative, forward-thinking approaches to solve complex problems, drive continuous improvement, and future-proof learning solutions.
• Expertise in learning and development: Deep understanding of both traditional and modern learning methodologies, including digital, blended, and experiential learning practices.
• AI and technology integration: Comfortable leveraging AI, learning technologies, and digital tools to enhance learning experiences and improve team efficiency.
• Growth and agile mindset: Embraces change, shows resilience, and fosters a culture of learning, experimentation, and adaptability within the team.
• Exceptional communication and influence: Communicates with clarity and impact across all levels of the organisation; skilled at managing diverse personalities and building strong networks.
• Project and programme management: Demonstrates strong organisational, planning, and execution skills, with the ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple priorities.
• Business acumen: Understands the business context and uses data-driven insights to shape learning decisions and demonstrate ROI.
• Customer-centric focus: Dedicated to understanding and exceeding internal customer needs, with a commitment to delivering measurable value.
• Attention to quality and detail: Maintains high standards in all learning outputs, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Resilience and pressure management: Maintains performance and decision-making capability under pressure, navigating challenges with composure.
• Advanced reporting and writing skills: Able to craft compelling reports, proposals, and communications tailored for executive and strategic audiences.

Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in Learning and Development, with at least 3–5 years in a management role.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering leadership development and soft skills programmes across various levels in a large organisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-performing L&D teams, including coaching, performance management, and development of team members.
• Strong background in both digital and in-person learning solutions, including instructional design, content development, and facilitation.
• Experience applying learning evaluation frameworks and methodologies, such as the 6Ds or Kirkpatrick Model, to measure learning impact and business value.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting experience, working with cross-functional teams and senior business leaders.
• Experience managing learning projects end-to-end, including scoping, budgeting, and reporting.
• High proficiency in using modern learning technologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and virtual learning platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom, etc.).
• Experience using AI tools and digital innovation to enhance learning design and team efficiency.

Qualifications

Essential:

• A formal qualification in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Organisational Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in leadership, learning design, or training facilitation.

Advantageous:

• A postgraduate qualification (Honours or Master’s) in a relevant field.
• Formal training or certification in the 6Ds® methodology or other learning impact frameworks.
• Certifications or demonstrated expertise in AI tools for learning or digital learning technologies.
   

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Key purpose

• The vacancy is for a Learning and Development Specialist to join the Discovery Institute of Training. This role is responsible for designing, developing, delivering, and implementing impactful learning solutions that build capability across various roles and levels within Discovery. These include leadership development, core (soft) skills, and business performance support, using a mix of in-person facilitation, virtual training, and digital formats. In addition to design responsibilities, this role will also be accountable for the effective delivery and facilitation of training interventions across multiple modalities, ensuring meaningful learning experiences and driving behaviour change and performance improvement.

Key outputs

• Learning needs analysis and stakeholder consultation: Conduct in-depth learning needs analyses in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders on all levels. Identify skills gaps, performance challenges, and capability needs across the organisation.
• Design, development, and delivery of learning solutions: Design, develop, and deliver high-impact learning interventions using a blended learning approach, including in-person facilitation, virtual training, and digital content, to support leadership development, core (soft) skills, and business performance.
• Training facilitation: Facilitate engaging, high-quality leadership development and core (soft) skills training sessions that drive behaviour change and performance outcomes. Ensure facilitation is tailored to the audience and aligned with business objectives.
• Learning project initiation and management: Initiate and manage custom learning and business support initiatives that align with business strategy and drive measurable impact. Propose and implement new tools, methodologies, and learning solutions that positively influence performance.
• Strategic contribution and innovation: Actively contribute to the strategic planning and continuous improvement of the Discovery Institute of Training. Use deep learning and development knowledge and experience to shape departmental direction, propose innovative solutions, and align team outputs with strategic business goals.
• Impact measurement and evaluation: Track, analyse, and report on the effectiveness and business impact of learning initiatives. Use data and feedback to continuously refine and improve learning solutions.
• Champion innovation and the effective use of AI and emerging technologies: Leverage AI and other emerging technologies to enhance the design, development, and delivery of learning solutions. Champion innovation by identifying and implementing new tools, platforms, and methodologies that improve learner engagement, efficiency, and impact. Act as a change agent within the team and organisation by promoting a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and future-focused thinking.
• Quality assurance and best practice implementation: Uphold best practices in adult learning, learning design methodologies (e.g., 6Ds, ADDIE), and performance consulting. Ensure learning content and facilitation consistently meet high-quality standards and compliance requirements.

Competencies

• Learning and development expertise: Deep understanding of adult learning principles, learning design methodologies (e.g., 6Ds, ADDIE), and best practices in training delivery and facilitation.
• Instructional design capability: Strong ability to design and develop engaging, outcomes-based learning experiences across various modalities (classroom, virtual, digital).
• Facilitation skills: Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse learners across roles and levels, both in-person and virtually.
• Stakeholder management: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to consult, influence, and build trusted relationships with diverse internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to align learning initiatives with business strategy, contribute to departmental planning, and identify opportunities for value creation.
• Project management: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, timelines, and cross-functional teams, ensuring successful implementation and measurable outcomes.
• Analytical and impact-driven: Skilled in evaluating learning effectiveness and using data to make informed decisions that drive continuous improvement and business performance.
• Innovation and technology savvy: Forward-thinking and curious, with a passion for exploring and implementing new technologies, including AI, to enhance learning design and delivery.
• Communication and collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments.
• Agility and adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment with the ability to shift priorities, experiment, and respond to evolving business needs.

Qualifications and experience

Minimum qualifications:

• A relevant qualification in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, Organisational Development, Learning and Development, or related field.
• Formal training or certification in Instructional Design, Facilitation Adult Learning, or Learning & Development methodologies (e.g., 6Ds, ADDIE).

Preferred qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification in Learning and Development, Organisational Psychology, or related field.
• Accreditation in coaching is advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in a Learning and Development Specialist role.
• Proven track record of designing, developing and delivering leadership development and soft skills programmes across various levels in a large organisation.
• Proven track record in consulting with stakeholders and conducting learning needs analysis.
• Extensive experience designing, developing, and facilitating learning solutions across multiple formats (in-person, virtual, and digital).
• Strong experience in managing end-to-end learning or capability-building projects, including measurement of impact.
• Demonstrated success in contributing to strategic L&D initiatives within a complex business environment.
• Experience in working with or within financial services is advantageous.
• Experience using AI-driven tools to design and deliver learning experiences is strongly preferred.
   

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Key Purpose

• The primary purpose of this role is to serve as a senior security specialist within the Vitality Group Information Security structure. This individual works closely with the Vitality Group Information Security Manager to serve as a 2IC and backup. This role includes responsibility for Information security strategies and programs, policies, security risk management, assurance, security architectural guidance/vetting and the delivery of internal security consultation services to Vitality Group business, IT, and partner markets. The role also includes leading and managing the security governance for Vitality Group. The role also includes the responsibility for managing Security Operations, providing review and oversight to a number of security controls, and providing operational insight to address the management of cyber threats. This is hands-on position, which will require strong technical expertise in many security technologies.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Provide assistance and input into the VG Information Security Strategy, Function and Operations.
• Engage with VG COO and CIO and departmental heads to ensure that the Information Security Program is aligned to business and systems developments.
• Develop VG specific policy, standards and process that is aligned to the VG Strategy
• Identify and assess VG Information Security related risks, identification of controls implemented and the co-ordination and reporting of management actions to address
• Assist with appropriate training and awareness programs or initiatives for all VG staff
• Provide regular reporting and active participation in relevant information security forums and committees.
• Provide operational oversight on security controls to address cyber threats
• Engage with VG C-Suite to develop an Information Security Strategy aligned to VG Strategy
• Engage with VG  Governance to establish how Information Security Governance serves as an input to corporate governance
• Engage with VG Legal to understand what the program needs to drive in order to meet Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
• Engage with Group CISO to understand what policies will affect VG business capability
• Engage with TI InfoSec to establish Standards and Guidelines that affect the VG Business Capability
• Engage with Group Risk to ensure that VG risk managed to acceptable levels within risk appetite of the business
• Engage with TI Infosec to establish how VG is protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Engage with ALL Third Parties to establish their security posture and the potential risk and vulnerabilities introduced into the VG business environment as a result of third party relationships

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Be Fast learner who takes initiative
• Strong and professional communication
• Attention to detail
• Analyzing data and producing information and schedules
• Presentation skills
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Ability to work under pressure
• Adapting and responding to change
• Energetic team player

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related area such as Computer Science, Information Security and Risk Management
• Information Security industry-standard certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISM or CISSP would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of information security governance frameworks and standards eg. COBIT, ISO Series, NIST, GDPR etc.
• Experience in a broad range of security technologies/products, standards and methodologies.
• Experience in the development of security plans, strategies, roadmaps, methodologies and frameworks.

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Role Description 

• The primary focus of this is role the preparation of actuarial data for valuation purposes, performing ongoing actuarial experience monitoring and preparation of actuarial experience reports for Discovery Invest. This role further provides the opportunity to perform ad-hoc experience investigations and continually enhance the analytical capability of the Invest Actuarial Valuations team. The role therefore fulfils a key function within Discovery Invest to ensure the accuracy of financial results and appropriateness of the actuarial bases used to perform actuarial valuations. Success in this role will be achieved through effective ownership of the data and experience monitoring processes and continuously enhancing the management information extracted from these processes.

Key Outputs / Job Responsibilities 
The key outputs and job responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Reporting on monthly actuarial experience for ongoing monitoring of the business
• Maintaining and enhancing the existing reporting and experience monitoring processes
• Performing ad-hoc experience investigations to inform understanding of underlying policyholder behaviour
• Creating and ensuring modelpoint files are accurate for semi-annual financial and regulatory reporting periods
• Maintaining and enhancing the modelpoint file process to improve efficiency
• Performing data investigations and incorporating improvements into the monthly process
• Supporting senior actuaries in team with their various semi-annual financial and quarterly
• Regulatory valuation responsibilities
• Supporting senior actuaries in other day to day tasks

Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Matric
• Completed degree in Actuarial Science and/or Mathematical Statistics
• Nearly academically qualified with maximum 1-2 actuarial exemptions remaining

Advantageous

• Recently qualified actuary or academically qualified with only normative skills remaining

Professional Registration

• Student/Technical/Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa

Experience
Essential

• 1-3 years’ experience

Advantageous 

• Up to 5 years’ experience as an actuary/actuarial analyst

Technical Skills / Knowledge
Essential

• Advanced Analytical abilities
• Advanced Communication skills
• Advanced competence on MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook

Advantageous

• Intermediate Prophet/DCS
• Intermediate SQL
• Intermediate Python/R