Talent Pool - Senior Data Scientist
DiscoverySouth Africa
Posted August 4, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Discovery is a leading innovator in healthcare, wellness, insurance, investments, financial planning, and life planning. The company focuses on enhancing lives through its Vitality programme, which incentivizes healthier living and delivers shared value. With operations across multiple countries, Discovery sets global standards and acts as a positive disruptor for sustainable change, driven by values of leadership, honesty, innovation, and fairness.
Job Description
Discovery Health is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Data Sciences team. The role involves building and maintaining predictive analytics models to improve risk management and sales optimization for health insurance clients. The company emphasizes innovation, employee well-being, and a passion for making people healthier. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and real business applications.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD degree in a related field (Data Science, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering)
- Demonstrable experience in analytics with machine learning models
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Good time management and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Employee equity
- Career development opportunities
