Executive Associate - CEO

Executive Associate to the Vitality RSA CEO

Key purpose

Discovery is a distinguished financial services company listed on the JSE Top40. It is recognised as a global leader in Shared-Value Insurance.

The Vitality RSA environment is a fast paced and ever changing one. Vitality RSA stays at the cutting edge of innovation by conducting exciting bi-annual product launches. Within the team of 500+ creative minds, projects span over all areas of marketing, finance, data, people, MIS and actuarial, operations, strategic programs and wellness – providing ample opportunity for individuals to understand the business as a whole. Vitality RSA works with a wide range of partners who support our aim and settle for nothing less than dazzling service to our members. In all they do, Vitality RSA people pride themselves in living the values of Discovery’s core purpose of 'making people healthier and enhancing and protecting their lives'.

Discovery Vitality RSA is looking to recruit an Executive Associate who will work closely with the CEO as well as members of the Executive Team.  Discovery Executive Associates have a unique opportunity to enjoy accelerated growth and development through work with and exposure to our best and most senior leaders.

If you have an entrepreneurial mind-set, appreciate calculated risks and can assume responsibility for bringing strategic projects to life, then the Vitality RSA environment will liberate you to realise your full potential.

As the Executive Associate of Vitality RSA you will:

• Participate in strategic debates at Exco and Manco level;
• Be responsible for board & executive reporting as well as strategic communications
• Take ownership of projects that support the realisation of Vitality RSA’s strategy;
• Enable and operationalise strategic initiatives across Vitality and Group wide initiatives;
• Attend Vitality RSA Exco, Ops Exco as well as Vitality RSA Board
• Provide support to the Exco team in the execution of their responsibilities

Key outputs

Competencies

Vitality RSA’s Executive Associates must be exceptional. They must demonstrate:

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and research skills;
• Creative thinking and the ability to operationalise innovation;
• An ability to deal with complex issues as well as migrate between detail and high level requirements;
• A drive and commitment to exceed expectations;
• Reliability and dependability – can be counted on;
• The ability to influence and negotiate across divisions and teams at all levels, and with external parties;
• A thorough understanding of business dynamics and strategic challenges;
• Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills for executive-level internal and external delivery;
• A passion for personal development and growth with a high learning potential;
• A commitment to excellence
• An ability to deal with ambiguity and continuous change

Qualifications and experience 

• Formal qualification/s, preferably at the Masters level or higher, with a strong analytical or business focus, and a proven record of academic excellence (Actuarial, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Information Technology etc.)
• Client centred role – consulting experience with a top tier consulting firm
• Five to eight years business experience, ideally in a leadership role
• Extensive business and/or technical experience with a proven track record of innovation, entrepreneurship, delivery and performance

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.