Discovery Data Science Internship 2025
Join South Africa's leading financial services innovator. 6-month data science internship with hands-on experience in machine learning, analytics, and fintech innovation.
Apply for Discovery Data Science Internship
Deadline: 31 March 2025
Internship Overview
Position Details
Why Discovery?
- ✓ World-renowned for innovation
- ✓ Leader in behavioral economics
- ✓ Advanced data science capabilities
- ✓ Global fintech pioneer
- ✓ Strong graduate employment record
Entry Requirements
- ✓ Currently studying towards BSc Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- ✓ Minimum 3rd year or Honours level
- ✓ Strong academic performance (65%+ average)
- ✓ Proficiency in Python and/or R programming
- ✓ Basic knowledge of SQL and databases
- ✓ Understanding of statistical concepts
- ✓ Experience with machine learning concepts (preferred)
- ✓ South African citizen or permanent resident
Program Structure
Data Analytics
2 monthsCustomer segmentation, risk modeling, and business intelligence reporting
Machine Learning
2 monthsPredictive modeling, recommendation systems, and fraud detection
Actuarial Science
1 monthInsurance pricing, claims analysis, and risk assessment
Capstone Project
1 monthReal-world business problem solving with mentorship
Skills You Will Gain
Technical Skills
- • Advanced Python programming
- • Machine learning algorithms
- • Statistical modeling
- • Data visualization
- • Big data processing
- • Cloud computing (AWS/Azure)
Business Skills
- • Financial services knowledge
- • Insurance industry insights
- • Business problem solving
- • Stakeholder communication
- • Project management
- • Agile methodologies
Application Process
Online Application
Submit CV, academic transcripts, and cover letter
Closes 31 March 2025Technical Assessment
Online coding test and data analysis case study
April 2025First Interview
Technical interview with data science team
April - May 2025Final Interview
Competency interview with senior management
May 2025Internship Begins
Onboarding and program commencement
July 2025Career Opportunities After Internship
Junior Data Scientist
Entry-level data science role with mentorship
Data Analyst
Business intelligence and reporting specialist
Actuarial Analyst
Insurance risk modeling and pricing
Machine Learning Engineer
Production ML systems development
🎯 Preparation Tips
Technical Preparation
- • Practice Python programming and data manipulation
- • Review statistics and probability concepts
- • Complete online machine learning courses
- • Build a portfolio of data science projects
Interview Preparation
- • Research Discovery's business model and products
- • Understand financial services and insurance
- • Prepare examples of problem-solving approaches
- • Practice explaining technical concepts simply
Questions About the Internship?
Early Careers Team
📞 Phone: 011 529 2888
📧 Email: earlycareers@discovery.co.za
🌐 Website: www.discovery.co.za/careers
Data Science Team
📧 Email: datascience.internships@discovery.co.za
📍 Discovery Place, 1 Discovery Place, Sandton
⏰ Office Hours: 8AM - 5PM