About
About
Discovery (founded 1992, Adrian Gore) runs health, life and short-term insurance plus Vitality wellness and Discovery Bank. Head office Sandton, Johannesburg. Sector: Finance & Banking/Insurance. Size: see Discovery annual report.
Entry routes
- Client service and sales (consultants, advisers): matric + experience. Ongoing.
- Specialist (actuarial, data, IT, clinical, finance): degree + experience. Ongoing – actuaries, analysts and IT in demand.
- Graduate and actuarial programmes: top students; seasonal intakes.
- Learnership and bursary: advertised per need.
Programmes
- Graduate/actuarial: structured development for high performers.
- Learnership: insurance and service learnerships.
- Bursary: actuarial and data bursaries; check portal.
- Internship: advertised per unit; join the talent network for alerts.
What to expect
Locations: Sandton HQ plus offices nationwide; Vitality roles may sit locally or abroad. Common roles: actuaries, analysts, developers, consultants. Note: the business prizes learning and growth – Gore’s stated philosophy. Progression: analyst to senior specialist; graduate to leadership tracks.
How to apply
Start at Discovery careers and join the talent network. Never pay to apply.
FAQs
How do I apply for Discovery jobs?
Search by keyword and location on the careers portal, or join the talent network for alerts.
Does Discovery hire actuaries?
Yes – actuarial analysts and risk roles feature strongly, alongside IT and HR.
What is Discovery’s culture?
A learning-driven culture built around making people healthier and protecting lives.
Last verified: 19 September 2026. Sources: discovery.co.za/corporate/careers.
