Chief Data Officer

2 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa Discovery Ltd. Full time

Business Unit:
Discovery Health
Function:Management
Date:30 May 2024- 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 fastpaced and dynamic environment enables smart, selfdriven 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.
  • Job Purpose
  • The Chief Data Officer (CDO) (Health) role is responsible for supporting and driving business strategy through delivery of data, analytics, data science and reporting. This role also supports and contributes towards innovation across the business, health product design, operational processes and service, health intelligence and fraud reduction intelligence. This role incorporates multiple portfolio's spanning diverse analytics and data needs such as Risk Intelligence, Fraud reduction, operational intelligence, clinical coding, clinical tool development, business intelligence and Management Information Support.
  • Key Outputs
  • Developing a data strategy that is aligned to the Health business and Group Health strategy.
  • Enable and deliver data science and AI solutions to drive business strategy in areas such as growth, operational efficiency, fraud reduction, health risk management, product design and business intelligence.
  • Build and enable data assets and solutions to improve business strategy and outcomes.
  • Ensure the Health risk strategy is supported through delivering risk intelligence insights.
  • To ensure that the operations strategy is supported through delivering operations and management information intelligence.
  • To lead the fraud reduction strategy and analytics intelligence related to fraud.
  • To support international businesses in health risk, data and analytics strategies, health asset customization and solution design and build the risk performance framework of the medical scheme to ensure sustainability.
  • Technical Skills or Knowledge
  • Analytical ability
  • Ability to maintain exceptional standards of accuracy and professionalism
  • Market and Customer Knowledge
  • Ample initiative and a collaborate work approach
  • Strategic Problem solving
  • Strong business acumen
  • Sound linguistic skills
  • Senior stakeholder engagement
  • Strong Emotional Intelligence
  • Solutions oriented
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to appreciate diverse views, maintain objectivity and arrive at sound, defensible and independent decisions
  • Ability to respond within strict time frames
  • Minimum Requirements
  • At least 10 years in a senior leadership role in data and analytics
  • Postgraduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Actuarial Science or other related technical qualification e.g. Engineering
  • Advantageous
  • Experience working with big data
  • Industry body representation
  • Health Insurance and Financial Service experience
  • 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.

  • Chief Data Officer

    1 week ago


    Sandton, South Africa Discovery Ltd. Full time

    **Business Unit**:Discovery Health**Function**:Management**Date**:30 May 2024- 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...


  • Sandton, South Africa Edge Executive Search Full time

    Chief Officer: Sustainability Permanent Tea00004 Engineering & Technical Gauteng, Sandton Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable) Chief Sustainability Officer to direct the sustainability department and functions of ESG at a group level. We have an opportunity for aChief Officer: Sustainability with one of our clients.Requirements: Minimum...

  • chief people officer

    2 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa Servest Careers Full time

    Are you a visionary leader with a passion for cultivating an exceptional organizational culture and empowering a diverse and talented workforce? If so, Servest has an exciting opportunity for you as our Chief People Officer (CPO). As the CPO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our company's human resources strategy, driving employee engagement, and...

  • Chief Medical Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd Full time

    To provide strategic direction and oversight of the Clinical department in order to deliver linger term organisational objectives in line with health care regulations. The incumbent will lead the delivery of Clinical performance across the organisation in order to optimise quality care standards and cost Clinical performance. **Minimum Qualifications and...

  • Chief Medical Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd Full time

    To provide strategic direction and oversight of the Clinical department in order to deliver linger term organisational objectives in line with health care regulations. The incumbent will lead the delivery of Clinical performance across the organisation in order to optimise quality care standards and cost Clinical performance.Minimum Qualifications and...


  • Sandton, South Africa Absa Bank Limited Full time

    Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together one story at a time. - With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.Job Summary The...


  • Sandton, South Africa Master Human Resources Full time

    As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a focus on project delivery excellence, you will be a key member of our executive team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the operational aspects of our organization. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in driving our strategic initiatives forward while ensuring efficient and effective...


  • Sandton, South Africa Mshindi Consulting Full time

    combining strategic financial leadership underpinned by a strong technical understanding of financial accounting principles as well as financial legislation such as PFMA etc. **Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)** **Industry: Engineering, Rail Sector** **Reporting to : CEO** **High-Level Requirements**: - Proven experience as a CFO in...

  • Chief of Staff

    2 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa SPARK Schools Full time

    SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa's first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students...

  • Chief Finance Officer

    3 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

    At RPO Recruitment, we are currently seeking a highly experienced Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to join our client's team in Sandton, Johannesburg. As the CFO, you will play a key role in managing our company's finances, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. In this senior leadership position, you will be...


  • Sandton, South Africa NicheHR Global Full time

    Job Information:Industry Fertilizers/PesticidesWork Experience 10+ Years of PQE.City SandtonState/Province GautengCountry South AfricaZip/Postal Code 2172We are looking for a chief financial officer for one of our clients based in Sandton,South Africa.Mandatory Qualification - CA (SA).Industry preference but not limited to - Consumer goods/food...

  • Chief Finance Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

    Our client at RPO Recruitment is currently hiring for the position of Chief Finance Officer (CFO) for their company in Sandton. You will be responsible for managing the company's financial operations, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This is a senior leadership position that requires strong financial...

  • Chief of Staff

    6 days ago


    Sandton, South Africa Foxridge Trading 31 - Supreme Consulting - Valuing HR Full time

    **CORE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE** Enhance the functioning and efficiency of the BCO Chief Executive Officer/Group Financial Director’s office through effective coordination, project management execution,, execution of management accounting activities, communication and engagement with internal and external stakeholders and overall professional executive...


  • Sandton, South Africa Quantum Change Full time

    Our client in the Payment Services industry is looking for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) who will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical future and driving innovation across the organization. The CIO will be responsible for crafting the technical vision and strategy that transforms the company's technical architecture into a future-fit business...

  • Chief Finance Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa RPO Recruitment Full time

    Our client at RPO Recruitment is currently hiring for the position of Chief Finance Officer (CFO) for their company in Sandton. You will be responsible for managing the company's financial operations, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This is a senior leadership position that requires strong financial...

  • Chief of Staff-

    6 days ago


    Sandton, South Africa SALBHRM Full time

    **Job Title: Chief of Staff in the CHRO’s office** **Location: Johannesburg with occasional in-country and international travel** **Job Type: Permanent Role** **Salary Range: Highly Negotiable (open) based on experience.** offering an unparalleled opportunity for a rewarding, fast-paced and global career. Currently on an aggressive global growth path,...


  • Sandton, South Africa Fides Recrutiemt Full time

    **Chief Financial Officer** **ROLE** - Is accountable and responsible for the financial accounting function of company Holdings and group entities: - Monthly management accounts; - Annual financial statements; - Annual budget; and - Audit. - Is accountable and responsible for the financial accounting function and reporting of Company’s private equity...

  • Chief of Staff-

    2 weeks ago


    Sandton, South Africa SALBHRM Full time

    Job Title: Chief of Staff in the CHRO's officeLocation: Johannesburg with occasional in-country and international travelJob Type: Permanent RoleSalary Range: Highly Negotiable (open) based on experience.offering an unparalleled opportunity for a rewarding, fast-paced and global career. Currently on an aggressive global growth path, with exciting digital, big...


  • Sandton, South Africa Quantum Change Full time

    Our client in the **Payment Services** industry is looking for a **Chief Information Officer (CIO)** who will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical future and driving innovation across the organization. The CIO will be responsible for crafting the technical vision and strategy that transforms the company's technical architecture into a future-fit...


  • Sandton, South Africa Emporium Full time

    COO (Chief Operations Officer)FourwaysSalary: R1,7 – 1,85 millionRequirements:Grade 12 certificateMine Overseer Certificate of CompetenceBlasting Certificate of Competence8 years' experience as a shift supervisor/miner in the mining industry3 years' experience as a Mine Overseer in the mining industryDegree or Diploma in Mining Engineering...