October 15, 2024

Discovery Ltd.

Sandton

Analyst (Junior)

Business Unit: Discovery Health

Function: Data Analysis

Date: 15 Oct 2024

Discovery Health

Analyst (Junior)

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 (Health Intelligence – Data Intelligence)

In the Discovery Health Data Intelligence unit, our core purpose is “creating intelligence for a healthier tomorrow” by leveraging Discovery’s vast data to drive valuable insights to improve both clinical and operational environments. Key to our purpose is obtaining and structuring quality data, leveraging cutting edge analytical innovations and delivering actionable insights in a sustainable and meaningful way. We leverage an integrated, collaborative, and multidisciplinary approach to ensure our objectives and goals are met.

Key Purpose

Maintaining our clients Data and Reporting needs on a Weekly/Monthly basis.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Responsible for maintaining monthly production of Data and Reporting needs.
Interact directly with clients, gathering information and implementing any change requests to their current reports.
Working with assigned dashboards and checklists, reviewing to ensure all requirements have been captured (Quality Assurance).
Collect data, analyse trends, summarise, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
Build tables, graphs, and presentations using approved tools.
Perform ad-hoc support to our clients and internal Teams.
Create / maintain all Production Documentation.

Technical core skills

Excellent conceptual and technical ability
Excellent communications, both written and verbal
Comfortable presenting to external parties
Accuracy (Advanced)
Analytical (Advanced)
Stakeholder management (Intermediate)
Strong team player.
Ability to work in a collaborative/problem solving environment.
Ability to multitask.

Education and Experience

Completed a post-secondary diploma/degree in the field/s of Coding, Business Analysis, Mathematics, Statistics.
1-2 years of hands-on experience in data analysis, with a proven ability to leverage data to drive business insights.
Must have a strong understanding and interest in the following.
- Data management principles and analytical techniques.
- Skills in Microsoft Excel
  - Macros: Automation of repetitive tasks to enhance efficiency.
  - VLOOKUPs: Streamlining data retrieval for analysis.
  - Pivot Tables: Creating dynamic reports and summarizing large datasets
- Ability to effectively communicate data findings using tools such as Power Point and Excel
Experience with the following would be considered an asset for this role.
- Development tools such as Python, VBA and SQL
- Hands on experience with Microsoft Power BI
- Experience with any Dashboard tools

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.