New Jobs at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• Within the Application Platform Services system area, the Java Developer must work together with Business Analyst, UX & Content Teams, System Architect and managers to understand the overall business need and the requirements, design the system solution using various approaches and technologies, implement the designed solution in the system with high quality source codes.
• The Java Developer will support the projects throughout the project life-cycle, including requirements, design, implementation, release and post release support.
• The Java Developer in the Application Platform Services area must be technically able support and maintain the deployed applications on dev, test and production environments.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Develop, test, and maintain the deployed application software with high quality
• Analyse, maintain and enhance existing application and troubleshoot issues with efficiency
• Perform accurate development estimation
• Produce technical specifications and designs.
• 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
• Present to senior stakeholders
• Offer support and guidance to peers
• Perform analysis at a strategic level and understand principles of business, technical and enterprise architecture

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Passionate about technology and development.
• Results oriented with the ability to work under pressure and juggle multiple concurrent projects with changing priorities and deadlines
• Analytical thinking
• Personal organisation and time management skills
• Technical and business writing skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Communication skills (written, verbal/presenting and listening)
• Stress management
• Customer focused
• Results oriented
• Able to resolve conflict
• Creative
• Innovative
• Self-driven
• Attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships with people from all different backgrounds and at different job levels

Education and Experience

Minimum

• Matric/Grade 12 and formal Java qualifications.
• 3 years Java systems development experience
• Java EE knowledge and experience
• Experience with SOAP and REST services
• Unit testing and mocking frameworks
• Source control, experience with GIT
• Experience with industry standard Application Servers (preferably WebLogic)
• Knowledge of OO design principles and development patterns

Preferred

• IT related Degree or Diploma (BSc/BTech or similar).
• Angular Framework
• Spring Framework
• SQL and ORM experience
• Presentation layer development (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, GWT, Spring MVC)
• Experience using formal modelling languages (UML, etc) and modelling tools (Enterprise Architect, Visual Paradigm etc.)
• Exposure to Agile principles and methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Test Driven Development

Advantageous

• Honours degree
• DevOps/Continuous integration
• Exposure to the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo and Bitbucket)

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Key Purpose 

• To lead the talent ambition of attracting and recruiting the absolute best person for every role at Discovery 

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to 

• Benchmark and design best in class acquisition strategies, processes and systems in partnership with Heads of People, Center of Excellence/Expertise (COE) and business leaders. 
• Lead the talent acquisition and employer brand function working in close collaboration with Heads of People and Business Leaders to support them in shaping their acquisition and employer brand strategies. 
• Enable a memorable high quality candidate experience through the acquisition process: leverage data and feedback from surveys to continuously improve on the experience,  
• Elevate the company’s visibility as the employer of choice through amplifying the talent brand and EVP using the relevant sourcing and attraction channels. 
• Lead the talent acquisition function, COE and business teams to be brand ambassadors, identifying opportunities to build the Discovery brand;  
• Source and implement relevant tools to ensure the engagement of passive and active candidates for current and future business needs. 
• Develop and utilize metrics and reporting to ensure productivity and effectiveness of recruiting efforts. 
• Identify and manage external vendors and suppliers for candidate sourcing for the organization; contribute to vendor and agency selection contract negotiation and relationship management. 
• Build strong and dynamic relationships with the business and guide them on the agreed process and governance in place. 
• Lead and support the centre of expertise specialists and Business Unit Acquisition/Recruitment team members in building their capability, supporting growth and development.   

Key Competency Areas: 

Values Driven:  

• Committed to integrity and ethics in business 
• Behaves consistently with Discovery Values 

Optimistic:  

• Motivated by a positive future 
• Energized by challenges 

Learns on the Fly: 

• Embraces the unfamiliar 
• Experiments to find solutions 

Resilient:  

• Recovers quickly from setbacks 
• Grows from negative experiences 

Instils trust: 

• Follows through on commitments 

People Savvy:  

• High EQ with low ego 
• Works well with internal and external stakeholders 

Drives Results:  

• Energizes self and others to achieve 
• Consistently exceeds goals 

Problem Solver:  

• Looks beyond the obvious 
• Finds sustainable solutions 

Personal Attributes and Skills 

Personally credible: Builds and delivers professionalism through combining commercial and HR expertise to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers: 

• Considers how best to add value and ensures own expertise is sufficiently developed to do so.  
• Shows enthusiasm to broaden own experience, knowledge, skills and self-insight 
• Passes on own skills to others, sharing knowledge and experience readily. 
• Accepts and acts on feedback on own performance, reacting appropriately to both constructive criticism and praise.  
• Offers sensible, impartial advice and is considered as wise counsel.  
• Role Model: 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 

• Relevant 3 year degree and / or post graduate qualification 
• Minimum 7- 10 years recruitment experience 
• Proven experience and successful track record in leading a Recruitment and/or Talent Management function 
• Experience in formulating talent acquisition strategies, processes and systems 

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Key Purpose

• Understand, analyse and optimize sales and distribution strategies across Discovery Health and Vitality using industry knowledge, analytical expertise and strategic insights.

The candidate will be required to:

• Develop new business strategy and analysis to lead distribution strategies,
• Storyboard and communicate complex information in a coherent, succinct manner; and
• Transform unstructured data into strategic insights to inform key business decisions.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Sales and distribution leadership:

• Responsible for strategic insights, ideas, and solutions to address sales and distribution priorities within Discovery Health and Vitality
• Responsible for the successful product positioning and roll-out of Discovery Health and Vitality’s annual enhancements and product launches
• Contribute to research and development through a deep understanding of the competitor space and market dynamics.
• Produce white papers and thought leadership to elevate the Discovery Health and Vitality brands.

Broker Leadership:

• Engage with distribution channels and brokers as a key decision maker to complex problems faced by Discovery Health and Vitality.
• Position newly launched Health and Vitality products via nationwide webinars and roadshows to brokers
• Develop strong relationships with brokers as the key voice on distribution sentiment and product delivery.

Market expertise:

• Detailed analysis, technical modelling and desktop research covering company performance, product utilisation, sales trends and competitor landscape to guide the business on future growth opportunities.

Competencies

• Self-starter with a strong drive for excellence
• Management and leadership skills
• Strategic thinker
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, with competencies of storyboarding, presentation preparation and data visualisation

Qualifications / Experience

• Qualified actuary, with a minimum of three years’ work experience.
• Or 1 -2 exams away from qualifying with more than 3 years' work experience
• Management consulting experience is advantageous.

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Key Purpose

• Lead a highly specialized actuarial team providing product, market, and strategic insights to increase new business for Discovery Insure.  This involves the development and dissemination of effective sales strategies, compelling product positioning and tools for advisors & clients.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Provide customised support for specific sales opportunities and new business initiatives
• Package and drive the roll-out of new products and benefits through the annual launch cycle
• Develop and present roadshow, PPD and training material
• Provide technical product support to distribution and servicing channels
• Develop compelling analytical content and product toolkits to demonstrate how the Discovery Insure value propositions deliver exceptional value to clients, advisors and other stakeholders
• Produce objective industry analysis and market insights which clearly position Discovery Insure as the authority on how the industry operates and the broader competitor landscape
• Utilise technical product knowledge, including understanding of competitors, to identify business opportunities
• Support R&D decision-making and strategy through distribution and client insights

Knowledge and Skills

• Modelling (Basic)
• Programming: VBA & SQL (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) (Advanced)

Education and Experience

• Matric
• Actuarial Qualification – Good progress with Actuarial exams
• Qualified Actuary (Advantageous)
• Belong to the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA/FASSA)
• At least 5 years business experience, with a proven record of innovation, delivery, and performance
• Collaborates mainly with the product development, MIS, pricing, distribution, and marketing divisions
• Works with advisors and broader stakeholders such as partners and media

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Key Purpose

• The key purpose is to support the risk management function in the Life and Invest business by delivering against and facilitating the risk management programme and activities.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Consistent, on time delivery of the risk reporting requirements for the Life and Invest business
• Stakeholder management - ensuring the accurate reporting of risk exposures within the various business functional units through regular formal engagement with management.
• Managing the risk profiles of the Life and Invest businesses to ensure the information on the profiles is up-to-date, relevant and an accurate representation of the business environment.
• Performing risk assessments as required by the risk management plan.
• Supporting the Head of Risk in delivering on the Risk Management plan for the Life licence businesses.
• Providing technical risk management support in business meetings, and risk reviews.
• Promoting a strong risk management culture within the business through engagement, challenge of risk information.
• Supporting and guiding junior staff.

Education and Experience

Essential:

• Matric
• BCom, BSc (Risk Management or Finance) from an accredited institution
• 5 years’ work experience in a risk management or related position.

Advantageous:

• Risk Management degree
• 7 years’ work experience as a Risk Analyst, Auditor, or Compliance Analyst.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Understanding of relevant regulations and compliance requirements applicable to the SA financial sector
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to manage projects related to risk assessment, mitigation, and compliance

Advantageous:

• Familiarity with risk management frameworks such as COSO, ISO 31000, or NIST