Actuary
Discovery Limited · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Posted 2 November 2026
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- We are looking for an actuarial analyst/ actuary to conceptualise and drive existing and new R&D projects in support of the Discovery Health growth strategy. Bringing exciting new products and enhancements to the market is a key pillar of our growth strategy and the successful candidate will play a leading role in this.
Core responsibilities
- Drive exploratory research and analyses to develop strategic insights and identify core R&D questions, ideas, and solutions to inform the innovation agenda.
- Transform unstructured data into strategic insights to inform key business decisions.
- Support in the development of the product strategy and R&D priorities in line with the overall Discovery Group and Discovery Health strategy.
- Support complex R&D projects which have an impact across multiple Discovery businesses, actively driving close collaboration within the team and with relevant business units to ensure buy-in and smooth handover post execution.
- Support presentations of regular updates to obtain executive input on key decisions. Relevant forums include but are not limited to the R&D Steercom, Health Exco, Health Product Committee, and the DHMS Board of Trustees.
Personal Attributes and skills
- Self-starter with a bias for action and a strong drive for excellence
- Strategic thinker
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
Education and Experience
- Qualified actuary/ actuarial analyst.
- Management consulting experience is advantageous.