Our Talent Experience

Our Talent Experience

Believe that anything is possible and make your ideas come to life. Shape your future with the smartest minds and opportunities to apply your talent where growth, innovation and optimism are lived every day.


Our Talent Experience

Believe that anything is possible and make your ideas come to life. Shape your future with the smartest minds and opportunities to apply your talent where growth, innovation and optimism are lived every day.

  • Graduate Journey

    We offer graduates an opportunity to fast-track their career in their chosen field. We select graduates based on alignment to our values and a yearning to fulfil one’s purpose as they solve problems that are important to our clients.

  • Adrian Gore Fellowship Award (AGFA)

    The AGFA programme provides a springboard for top Actuarial Science Honours students from leading universities across South Africa. Take the bold step and present your ideas to our senior leadership for a chance to receive the prestigious Fellowship Award.

  • GradHack

    Start your career in technology with Discovery by taking part in our yearly GradHack Programme. We offer 3rd- and 4th-year IT students the opportunity to showcase their prototype ideas and their ability to think out of the box.

  • Graduate Journey

    We offer graduates an opportunity to fast-track their career in their chosen field. We select graduates based on alignment to our values and a yearning to fulfil one’s purpose as they solve problems that are important to our clients.

  • Adrian Gore Fellowship Award (AGFA)

    The AGFA programme provides a springboard for top Actuarial Science Honours students from leading universities across South Africa. Take the bold step and present your ideas to our senior leadership for a chance to receive the prestigious Fellowship Award.

  • GradHack

    Start your career in technology with Discovery by taking part in our yearly GradHack Programme. We offer 3rd- and 4th-year IT students the opportunity to showcase their prototype ideas and their ability to think out of the box.





Internship

Discovery internships are 12-month programmes offered to unemployed graduates to give them workplace experience related to their qualification. Interns are hosted in business areas that will provide workplace experience related to their qualification as well as mentoring and skills coaching.


Qualifying criteria

  • Diploma or Degree graduates
  • Graduates with qualifications aligned to INSETA
    • requirements (Scarce and Critical List)
  • South African citizens
  • Employment Equity candidates

Learnership

A learnership at Discovery is a structured, 12-month fixed-term contract and training programme. The learning experience lets the learner get a nationally recognised accredited qualification.




Qualifying criteria

  • South African citizens
  • Currently in Grade 12 (recent academic
    • report required) or hold a valid and recognised matric certificate
  • Must be between the ages 18 and 30 years old
  • Employment Equity candidates














Internship

Discovery internships are 12-month programmes offered to unemployed graduates to give them workplace experience related to their qualification. Interns are hosted in business areas that will provide workplace experience related to their qualification as well as mentoring and skills coaching.
Qualifying criteria

  • Diploma or Degree
    • graduates
  • Graduates with
    • qualifications aligned to INSETA requirements (Scarce and Critical List)
  • South African citizens
  • Employment Equity
    • candidates




Learnership

A learnership at Discovery is a structured, 12-month fixed-term contract and training programme. The learning experience lets the learner get a nationally recognised accredited qualification.





Qualifying criteria

  • South African citizens
  • Currently in Grade
    • 12 (recent academic report required) or hold a valid and recognised matric certificate
  • Must be between the ages
    • 18 and 30 years old
  • Employment Equity
    • candidates










Internships

Discovery internships are 12-month programmes offered to unemployed graduates to give them workplace experience related to their qualification. Interns are hosted in business areas that will provide workplace experience related to their qualification as well as mentoring and skills coaching.
Qualifying criteria

  • Diploma or Degree
    • graduates
  • Graduates with
    • qualifications aligned to INSETA requirements (Scarce and Critical List)
  • South African citizens
  • Employment Equity
    • candidates




Learnerships

A learnership at Discovery is a structured, 12-month fixed-term contract and training programme. The learning experience lets the learner get a nationally recognised accredited qualification.

Qualifying criteria

  • South African citizens
  • Currently in Grade
    • 12 (recent academic report required) or hold a valid and recognised matric certificate
  • Must be between the ages
    • 18 and 30 years old
  • Employment Equity
    • candidates







Our 4 stage hiring process



Screen

Review applications and screen candidate CVs for relevant qualifying criteria.


Engage

Our recruiters may engage the screened candidates to begin the selection process.


Assess

Candidates are invited to telephonic, virtual or face-to-face interviews.

We also conduct relevant technical and psychometric assessments.


Select

We select the candidate who best fits the role.





Please note: We receive high volumes of applications and while we strive to make sure that we pay attention to you as the candidate, it is not always possible or our response may be delayed. If you do not hear back from us, please note that your application was likely unsuccessful. Opportunities always arise and we urge you to please stay in contact with us.




Our 4 stage hiring process


Screen

Review applications and screen candidate CVs for relevant qualifying criteria.

Engage

Our recruiters may engage the screened candidates to begin the selection process.

Assess

Candidates are invited to telephonic, virtual or face-to-face interviews.

We also conduct relevant technical and psychometric assessments.

Select

We select the candidate who best fits the role.




Our 4 stage hiring process


Screen


Review applications and screen candidate CVs for relevant qualifying criteria.

Engage


Our recruiters may engage the screened candidates to begin the selection process.

Assess

Candidates are invited to telephonic, virtual or face-to-face interviews.

We also conduct relevant technical and psychometric assessments.

Select


We select the candidate who best fits the role.


Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions


A: Once you have created an account on our careers website, complete all the related fields with information that you would like us to know about you and upload an updated CV. You can activate job alerts to stay informed about vacancies for the roles that you have experience in and an interest in.


A: Our organisation uses a convenient, virtual assessment process facilitated by a single platform. As a candidate in the assessment process, you will receive access to our assessment platform to navigate through your assessment journey. Your journey begins with watching an instructional video to orientate you towards the assessment tools and experience. Afterwards, you will be able to complete each assessment and you will receive an integrated report once all your assessments have been completed. An e-feedback video will be made available to you at the end of the assessment process to make sure you understand the results clearly.


A: As part of the application process, we ask you to inform us about the accommodation you may require. This helps us to prepare accordingly so that each candidate is able to undergo a fair assessment process.


A: We receive high volumes of applications and while we strive to make sure that we pay attention to you as the candidate, it is not always possible or our response may be delayed. If you do not hear back from us, your application was likely unsuccessful. Opportunities always arise and we urge you to please stay in contact with us.


A: If you have forgotten your password, reset it by using the “I forgot my password” button. Should you experience any other technical issues, kindly provide us with detailed information (including screenshot of errors encountered) about the technical issue at: recruitment_queries@discovery.co.za – please note the underscore.




A: Once you have created an account on our careers website, complete all the related fields with information that you would like us to know about you and upload an updated CV. You can activate job alerts to stay informed about vacancies for the roles that you have experience in and an interest in.


A: Our organisation uses a convenient, virtual assessment process facilitated by a single platform. As a candidate in the assessment process, you will receive access to our assessment platform to navigate through your assessment journey. Your journey begins with watching an instructional video to orientate you towards the assessment tools and experience. Afterwards, you will be able to complete each assessment and you will receive an integrated report once all your assessments have been completed. An e-feedback video will be made available to you at the end of the assessment process to make sure you understand the results clearly.


A: As part of the application process, we ask you to inform us about the accommodation you may require. This helps us to prepare accordingly so that each candidate is able to undergo a fair assessment process.


A: We receive high volumes of applications and while we strive to make sure that we pay attention to you as the candidate, it is not always possible or our response may be delayed. If you do not hear back from us, your application was likely unsuccessful. Opportunities always arise and we urge you to please stay in contact with us.


A: If you have forgotten your password, reset it by using the “I forgot my password” button. Should you experience any other technical issues, kindly provide us with detailed information (including screenshot of errors encountered) about the technical issue at: recruitment_queries@discovery.co.za – please note the underscore.



We want you to be successful. Here is how you can prepare for your interview

1. First impressions last
Dress up for your interview. Look professional, organized and be audible. 


2. Check your Tech
Virtual interviews are the norm. Test your connection and sound beforehand, make sure you’re in a well-lit area with no background noise.


3. Know your audience
Research the business online, visit the social media pages and website to inform yourself on how the business is currently operating. 


4. Anticipate interview questions
Practice your answers or role play with someone, it is a great way to help you relax and reduce anxiety. Treat the interview like a conversation that shows your interest in the organisation and how informed you are.


5. Get in the zone 
Reflect about your career chronologically to help you formulate a storyline of your professional journey. It is much easier to apply examples to how you have solved problems when you know your story inside out.
 

We want you to be successful.

Here is how you can prepare for your interview



We want you to be successful.
Here is how you can prepare for your interview




1. First impressions last


2. Check your tech
3. Know your audience
Dress up for your interview. Look professional, organised and be audible.


 Virtual interviews are the norm. Test your connection and sound beforehand, and make sure you’re in a well-lit area with no background noise.

 Research our business online. Visit our social media pages and website to inform yourself on how the business operates.



4. Anticipate interview questions
5. Get in the zone

Practise your answers or role play with someone. It is a great way to help you relax and reduce anxiety. Treat the interview like a conversation that shows your interest in the organisation and how informed you are.


 Reflect about your career chronologically to help you create a storyline of your professional journey. It is much easier to apply examples to how you have solved problems when you know your story inside out.





1. First impressions last
2. Check your Tech
3. Know your audience
Dress up for your interview. Look professional, organised and be audible.


Virtual interviews are the norm. Test your connection and sound beforehand, and make sure you’re in a well-lit area with no background noise. Research our business online. Visit our social media pages and website to inform yourself on how the business operates.


4. Anticipate interview questions


5. Get in the zone
Practise your answers or role play with someone. It is a great way to help you relax and reduce anxiety. Treat the interview like a conversation that shows your interest in the organisation and how informed you are.


 Reflect about your career chronologically to help you create a storyline of your professional journey. It is much easier to apply examples to how you have solved problems when you know your story inside out.





1. First impressions last
Dress up for your interview. Look professional, organised and be audible.



2. Check your Tech
Virtual interviews are the norm. Test your connection and sound beforehand, and make sure you’re in a well-lit area with no background noise.



3. Know your audience
Research our business online. Visit our social media pages and website to inform yourself on how the business operates.



4. Anticipate interview questions
Practise your answers or role play with someone. It is a great way to help you relax and reduce anxiety. Treat the interview like a conversation that shows your interest in the organisation and how informed you are.



5. Get in the zone

Reflect about your career chronologically to help you create a storyline of your professional journey. It is much easier to apply examples to how you have solved problems when you know your story inside out.




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