New Jobs at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• To build on our current telematics reporting platform and enhance the features running with technical projects from end to end including design and implementation of the solutions. You will also be required to analyse large amounts of data to find key business value and insights.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Develop and manage BI dashboards and reports to monitor our telematics systems’ performance and operational metrics.
• Extract, analyse, and interpret complex engineering, software development, and operational data to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with software developers and DevOps teams to develop and optimize data pipelines and automated reporting.
• Ensure data security, integrity, accuracy, and accessibility for cross-functional teams.
• Run with technical telematics projects from end to end
• Work in a team environment
• Communicate effectively and manage technical telematics supplier teams
• Perform root cause analysis on malfunctioning systems

Skills

• Drive to learn new skills and concepts
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven mindset
• Strategic thinking with a keen ability to translate business needs into data insights and actionable plans

Education and Experience

Education:

• Matric
• BSc Engineering qualification
• AWS Certification - Advantageous
• MSc - Advantageous

Minimum Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in business intelligence and data analytics within an engineering or technology driven industry.
• Strong technical project management skills with experience leading data-driven projects.
• Understanding of software engineering principles and best coding practices.
• Proficiency in QuickSight (AWS), Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python (Pandas, Numpy), or similar data analytics tools.
• Solid knowledge of relational and non-relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with ETL processes, database management, and cloud-based analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including CI/CD integration.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and automated deployment strategies.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux - Advantageous
• AI and software disciplines - Advantageous

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Key Purpose

• The Discovery People team is accountable for equipping decision makers with data-driven insights to make the best decisions about people — individuals and teams. We are looking for a key player who shares our passion for maximising the performance and potential of great people, who brings proven talent and performance management skills.

The role will be accountable to into best-in-class talent management practices.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Talent and performance management – post onboarding continuous performance engagement, talent reviews, assessment, and promotion.
• Support the centre of expertise with design, development of Group wide talent and performance management standards, frameworks and policies.
• Partner with business units in designing, measuring and executing appropriate talent management and performance solutions, ensuring excellent customer and candidate experience.
• Conduct research and keep abreast of best practices and market trends to ensure relevant talent and performance practices in Discovery.
• Consult with business, provide thought leadership, guidance and learning support on talent and performance topics e.g., performance management/continuous performance engagement, career and succession management, talent reviews, talent development, retention etc.
• Ensure that talent and performance deliverables are executed in an efficient and professional manner, including the Group's promotion process, assessment feedback and talent billing, as well as ad hoc projects or assignments.
• Ensure that talent and performance data, analytics and reporting are accurately and timeously delivered to provide insights for relevant decision making.
• Support the Business Units with reporting, system management, database management, expertise, guidance and learning where needed on the relevant enabling technology platforms for talent and performance.

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

• Role Model: Acts with integrity, impartiality and independence, balancing personal, organisation and legal parameters
• A record of adding value to work outcomes through distinctive expertise capability, insights, innovation and an orientation toward continuous improvement.
• Very high detail orientation and unwavering tendency toward thoroughness and rigour.
• Proactive in giving and receiving feedback, including facility toward open debate and data-driven advocacy that is direct, constructive, compassionate, and results in better people and business outcomes.
• Must have the ability to pivot between widely divergent tasks and subject matter on short notice, rapidly adapt to varied audiences: and continually evolving business needs.
• Solid business acumen.
• Have a passion for customer service, psychometric assessments, talent development, driving performance and analytics.
• Have the knowledge, style and gravitas to work well with and influence HR practitioners and senior leaders across the business to support achievement of talent management objectives.

Education and Experience

• Relevant HPCSA registration in good standing (Psychometrist or Psychologist) preferred.
• Relevant 3 year degree and / or post graduate qualification.
• Proven experience of delivering work streams or projects along the talent and performance value chain in a consulting or corporate environment.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in talent and performance management.

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Key Purpose

• To ensure that the claims service strategy prevails in that adherence of the assessment of claims decisions are proved to the relevant stakeholders, in keeping with the business rules, set criteria and service level agreement discipline.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Effective independent assessment of complex claims within high authority limit and skill level to ensure accuracy of decision-making identifying material non-disclosure, misrepresentation or fraud.
• Demonstrate proficient service through formal communication to ensure adherence to communication standards. Building relationships with brokers and franchises, engages with top Premium platinum and Gold Prestige financial advisors to ensure successful execution of claims deliverables.
• Adherence to service level agreement discipline to ensure service standard.
• Attain a quality assurance of above 85% to ensure effective claims decision making and communication output.
• Coach and conduct training for junior or new assessing staff to ensure skills transfer and accurate decision making.
• Presents individual claims on disputes, declines, voids and reconstructs to various committees including medical, legal, underwriting, actuarial and compliance for verification.

Competencies & Skills

• Decision making skills
• Analytical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Matric
• Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in health-related field (such as nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, physiotherapy, etc.
• 4-5 years of working experience in claims assessment of all types of benefits e.g. Life cover, disability, severe illness and income protection claims in the long-term insurance industry.

Advantageous:

• 2-5 years underwriting experience in a long terms insurance industry
• Risk management knowledge with experience of Individual Life claims assessment of all benefits.
• Medical knowledge in terms of terminology and interpretation of medical reports.

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Key Purpose

• The Discovery People team is accountable for equipping decision makers with data-driven insights to make the best decisions about people — individuals and teams. We are looking for a key player who shares our passion for maximising the performance and potential of great people, who brings proven talent and performance management skills.

The role will be accountable to into best-in-class talent management practices.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Talent and assessment management – post onboarding talent reviews, strategic workforce planning, talent development, assessment and promotion.
• Support the centre of expertise with design, development of Group wide talent and assessment standards, frameworks and policies.
• Partner with business units in designing, measuring and executing appropriate talent management and assessment solutions, ensuring excellent customer and candidate experience.
• Conduct research and keep abreast of best practices and market trends to ensure relevant talent management and assessment practices in Discovery.
• Consult with business, provide thought leadership, guidance and learning support on talent management and assessment topics e.g., performance management/continuous performance engagement, career and succession management, strategic workforce planning, talent reviews, talent development, assessment innovation, benchmarking, validation, retention etc.
• Ensure that talent and assessment deliverables are executed in an efficient and professional manner, including the Group's promotion process, assessment feedback and billing, as well as ad hoc projects or assignments.
• Ensure that talent and assessment data, analytics and reporting are accurately and timeously delivered to provide insights for relevant decision making.
• Support the Business Units with reporting, system management, database management, expertise, guidance and learning where needed on the relevant enabling technology platforms for talent and assessments.

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

• Role Model: Acts with integrity, impartiality and independence, balancing personal, organisation and legal parameters
• A record of adding value to work outcomes through distinctive expertise capability, insights, innovation and an orientation toward continuous improvement
• Very high detail orientation and unwavering tendency toward thoroughness and rigour
• Proactive in giving and receiving feedback, including facility toward open debate and data-driven advocacy that is direct, constructive, compassionate, and results in better people and business outcomes
• Must have the ability to pivot between widely divergent tasks and subject matter on short notice, rapidly adapt to varied audiences: and continually evolving business needs
• Solid business acumen
• Have a passion for customer service, psychometric assessments, talent development, driving performance and analytics.
• Have the knowledge, style and gravitas to work well with and influence HR practitioners and senior leaders across the business to support achievement of talent management objectives.

Education and Experience

• Relevant HPCSA registration in good standing (Psychometrist or Psychologist).
• Relevant 3 year degree and / or post graduate qualification.
• Proven experience of delivering work streams or projects along the talent management value chain in a consulting or corporate environment.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in talent management and psychometric assessment.

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Job Purpose

Key Outputs may include but are not limited to:

• Manage the admin related to TED team and provide support to the Events coordinator and Logistics team.

Key Outputs may include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the training reception desk, address trainer related queries and deliver front-of house service to delegates and hosts attending sessions or events.
• Manage the TED admin workpool, ensuring adherence to established SLA’s while handling all queries in the departmental mailbox.
• Administrative and logistical support provided to both the team and clients when required.
• Management collaboration to research ways to enhance operational efficiencies for the work environment.
• Ad-hoc assistance with event co-ordination and logistical when required.
• Strong collaboration and relationships with the facilities team to ensure training rooms, meeting rooms and event spaces are managed optimally.
• Responsible for all relevant communication to other stakeholder departments and business areas regarding fielding, follow-up, confirmations and feedback on all queries.
• Maintain and update asset registers, utilisation stats and other departmental related stats.

Job / Role Requirements

Work Experience

Required

• 4 years admin experience
• Preferred (would be advantageous)
• Experience in training and / or events

Education / Qualifications / Accreditations with Professional Body

Required

• Matric
• Preferred (would be advantageous)
• Diploma / degree in office management

Technical Skills or Knowledge

Proficiency Level

Required

• Excel
• Outlook
• Proficient
• Proficient
• Preferred (would be advantageous)
• Planon
• Proficient