Overview
Actuarial Analyst – Technical Marketing Jobs in Sandton at Discovery Ltd.
Business Unit: Discovery Central Services
Function: Actuarial Sciences
Date: 6 Mar 2025
Actuarial Analyst – Technical Marketing
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 Green
Launched in September 2023, Discovery Green is the newest businesses within the Discovery Group. Discovery Green makes it simple and affordable for businesses to run on renewable energy. Powered by some of the largest wind and solar plants in South Africa, the Discovery Green platform makes use of actuarial modelling to help businesses meet decarbonisation goals with savings and certainty to the cost of electricity. Our mission is to establish South Africa as the global leader in renewable energy, creating employment and investment and helping power the economy.
Key Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to bridge the gap between technical products and their market through product positioning, market analysis, technical content creation, customer engagement, and collaboration. The successful candidate will be a highly analytical and technically skilled individual with a background in actuarial science. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in data analysis, modelling, and slide building to support the technical marketing function within Discovery Green and drive business growth. By joining a recently launched businesses in a newly forming industry, the successful candidate will be required to perform in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. The ability to grasp new concepts and apply learnings speedily will be a critical requirement of the role.
Key Outputs:
The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following functions:
Data Analysis and Reporting: Conduct thorough analysis of consumption data to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights. Create compelling analytical content and product toolkits that clearly illustrate how Discovery Green’s value propositions provide exceptional benefits to clients, advisors, and other stakeholders. Utilize statistical models to forecast customer behavior and enhance the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Market Research: Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities. Analyze competitor strategies and market conditions to inform marketing decisions. Analyze new market regulations and wheeling frameworks to enhance the development of product-related content.
Content Development: Create technical content, including white papers, case studies, and product documentation. Support the development of marketing materials with data-driven insights. Use technical product knowledge, including understanding of competitors, to identify business opportunities.
Business Case Formulation: Skillfully prepare and present robust cases for review in Mancos and Exco meetings.
Technical Integration: Collaborate with IT and marketing teams to ensure seamless integration of marketing technologies. Evaluate and implement new marketing tools and platforms to enhance campaign effectiveness.
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
Actuarial Science Degree
1 – 3 years’ experience with a proven record of innovation, delivery, and performance.
Proven experience in data analysis and reporting, preferably within a business context.
Exceptional slide building skills and creation of product-related materials on Microsoft PowerPoint.
Experience in conducting Market research and analysis of competitor strategies.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
Modelling Skills
Programming Skills: Python
Microsoft Office
The following requirements will be advantageous:
Good progress with ASSA examinations
Experience within other Discovery Technical Marketing teams
Experience in Discovery product launches
Database management
CRM and marketing automation platforms
Personal Attributes or Competency Profile
The Discovery Person
Values Driven
Optimistic
Learns on the Fly
Resilient
Instils Trust
People Savvy
Drives Results
Problem Solver
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.
Title: Actuarial Analyst – Technical Marketing
Company: Discovery Ltd.
Location: Sandton
