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 Discovery Connect
Discovery Connect uses the world’s foremost lead generation and conversion techniques to deliver the highest quality sales and service for all Discovery’s products. We aim to cover one million lives by 2023 with our extensive product range – from health insurance, long and short term insurance and investments, to banking and Vitality.
Key Purpose of the role
This Learnership leads to a nationally recognised NC: Wealth Management NQF Level 5 qualification which consists of structured learning components combined with practical/workplace experience in the Financial Services industry.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
Wealth Management:
Telesales, Administration, Data analytics, Compliance, lead prequalifying, Quoting, client servicing, claims, pre-sale underwriting and new business,
Personal Attributes and Skills
Innovative/ critical thinking/ and problem-solving skills Good attention to detail and levels of accuracy Sets high standards for quality and quantity and works in a systematic, methodical and orderly manner. Time management and planning skills Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Ability to work independently and in a team orientated environment Service driven, a sense of urgency and a team player. Adapts to changing circumstances and handles criticism well and learns from it. Speaks fluently and writes in a well-structured and logical manner.
Education and Experience
Grade 12 is essential.
Maths (Minimum Level 4 – 50%) English (Minimum Level 4 – 50%) Maths Literacy (Minimum Level 5 - 60%) 2nd language (Minimum Level 4 – 50%) May have an incomplete tertiary (financial) qualification (advantage)
Specific Requirements:
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.
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.