Internship : Actuary

Discovery; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery’s internship for Actuary within Discovery Insure offers exposure to data analysis, actuarial research and international projects. You will gain hands-on experience with telematics data, rewards design and driver engagement mechanisms within a global context.

Ideal candidates are data-driven, curious and able to communicate insights clearly. The program targets young South African nationals, aged 18–30, and emphasizes equal opportunity and personal development.

Qualifications

• Matric and a relevant quantitative degree or candidacy.
• Bachelor’s in Actuarial Science or related field preferred.
• Interest in short-term insurance, telematics, rewards or product design.

Responsibilities

• Support Vitality Drive International with data analysis and research.
• Assist with telematics data, driver behaviour and rewards design.
• Collaborate with actuarial, analytics and product teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

Python

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s in Actuarial Science

Statistics/Math/Data science related

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Excel

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Internship : Actuary

Business Unit: Discovery Insure

Function: Actuarial Sciences

Discovery – Insure

Internship: Actuary (Vitality Drive International)

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Insure

Discovery Insure is committed to creating a nation of great drivers through our innovative Shared-value Insurance model. Discovery Insure is South Africa’s fastest growing short-term insurance company with comprehensive products that provide protection against current and emerging risks facing clients in the motor and home insurance sectors. Vitality Drive, an internationally-recognised and award-winning programme, is a key differentiator in the market that incentivises and rewards clients for driving well. The Vitality Drive programme has been scaled to local and international markets which now include Europe and the Middle East. The company employs over 1 000 people who are committed to putting our customers and financial advisers first by providing unique and innovative solutions and cover.

Key Purpose

The focus of the role will be to support the Vitality Drive International team with data analysis, product research and operational delivery across international behaviour-change driving programmes. The intern will gain exposure to telematics data, rewards design, driver engagement, actuarial analysis and the development of scalable shared-value solutions for insurers, fleets and partners in global markets.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to:

• Analyse driving, engagement, rewards and programme performance data to support product and commercial decisions
• Assist with research into international telematics, mobility, insurance and behaviour-change trends
• Support the design and refinement of Vitality Drive features, including goals, rewards, streaks, leaderboards and driver engagement mechanics
• Work with product, actuarial, analytics, technology and operations teams to help deliver client and partner requirements
• Prepare concise documentation, analysis summaries and presentation inputs for internal stakeholders and international clients

Personal Attributes and Skills:

• Values Driven
• Learns on the Fly
• Instils Trust
• People Savvy
• Analytical and curious
• Comfortable working with data and ambiguity
• Able to communicate technical insights clearly and practically
• People leadership and squad management (Advanced)

Education and Experience

Education:

• Matric
• Bachelor’s degree or current studies in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science or a related quantitative field
• Interest in short-term insurance, mobility, telematics, behavioural economics, rewards or product development
• Working knowledge of Excel; exposure to SQL, Python, Power BI or similar analytical tools would be advantageous

Specific Requirements:

• No previous internship and or graduate programme in any industry or government institution
• No work experience (Essential)
• Between the ages of 18 – 30 (Essential)
• You must be a South African Citizen by Birth or by naturalization before the 27th April 1994.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.