About the role<\/p>\n
\tWe are looking for an exceptional Actuarial Analyst or Actuary: analytical, agile, and energised by solving complex problems that evolve week to week.
\n\tThis role is ideal for an actuarial professional early in their career with an entrepreneurial spirit who wants exposure to the frontier of renewable-energy finance, pricing, and risk management.
\n\tThe role combines technical modelling, deep analytical work, and direct client engagement, including presenting to senior executives across a range of South African corporates in different industries. You will work closely with Discovery Green\u2019s executive leadership and Head of Pricing to design, price, and refine innovative renewable energy products.<\/p>\n
Key Outputs \/ Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n
Client & Stakeholder Interaction<\/p>\n
\tPrepare and deliver client presentations, proposals, and analytical insights. Translate technical modelling outputs into clear, commercially relevant narratives for clients, management, and partners.<\/p>\n
Product Design & Pricing<\/p>\n
\tSupport the development and refinement of pricing frameworks for renewable energy products and corporate wheeling agreements. Contribute to new product development by analysing cost structures, volatility, and risk profiles.<\/p>\n
Energy & Weather Modelling<\/p>\n
\tSupport the development and maintenance of models to simulate price evolution, weather variability, and generation across solar and wind assets. Assist in long-term scenario modelling and stress testing of energy production and consumption profiles.<\/p>\n
Risk & Performance Analysis<\/p>\n
\tSupport the monitoring of financial margins, curtailment exposure, and portfolio diversification benefits. Quantify and track sensitivities under varying price, demand, and regulatory conditions.<\/p>\n
Governance & Reporting<\/p>\n
\tAssist in preparing reports, presentations, and dashboards for internal governance, board reporting, and investor updates. Support documentation of methodologies and model assumptions for audit and validation.<\/p>\n
Research & Development<\/p>\n
\tConduct research into new modelling approaches for pricing, demand, and generation forecasting. Explore emerging market mechanisms, technologies, and regulatory developments. Translate insights into practical applications for commercial strategy, pricing, and product enhancement.<\/p>\n
Education and Experience<\/p>\n
Essential<\/p>\n
\tBSc\/BCom with Honours degree in Actuarial Science
\n\t3 + years\u2019 experience in actuarial, analytical, technical marketing or quantitative modelling roles
\n\tStrong progress toward full completion or achieved full completion of actuarial exams
\n\tStrong Excel, PowerPoint, and data-presentation skills
\n\tExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and numerical reasoning ability
\n\tAdaptability and curiosity; able to operate in a fast-evolving environment
\n\tStrong communication and storytelling skills with the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
\n\tAbility to work independently, take initiative, and deliver high quality outputs under deadlines<\/p>\n
\u00a0Desirable<\/p>\n
\tExperience with client interaction and presentations
\n\tExperience in public speaking
\n\tInterest or experience in energy, renewables, or sustainability
\n\tExposure to stochastic or scenario modelling
\n\tUnderstanding of project-finance concepts, pricing dynamics, or risk-transfer mechanisms
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