Finance & Banking Learnership

Discovery Long-Term Insurance Learnership 2026

A workplace-based learnership for unemployed matriculants leading to a nationally recognised FETC: Long-Term Insurance NQF Level 4 qualification, with hands-on experience in insurance.

By GoCareers Teamβ€’

Apply for the Discovery Long-Term Insurance Learnership

Provider: Discovery Limited β€’ Sandton, Gauteng

Program Overview

Program Details

Provider:Discovery Limited
Sector:Finance & Banking
Duration:12 months
Level:NQF Level 4
Stipend:Monthly stipend
Location:Sandton, Gauteng
Intake:Applications open periodically

Key Benefits

  • βœ“NQF Level 4 accredited qualification
  • βœ“Real workplace experience with a recognised employer
  • βœ“Stipend: Monthly stipend
  • βœ“Mentorship and structured on-the-job training
  • βœ“Strong pathway toward permanent employment

Entry Requirements

  • βœ“Grade 12 / Matric (completed)
  • βœ“Mathematics min Level 4 (50%) OR Mathematical Literacy min Level 5 (60%)
  • βœ“English min Level 4 (50%)
  • βœ“Aged 18-25, South African citizen, currently unemployed and not studying
  • βœ“Must not have previously completed a learnership; basic MS Excel/Outlook skills (PWD intake requires applicants to be persons with disabilities)

Career Opportunities

On successful completion, learners can pursue roles such as:

Bank Consultant
Client Service Officer
Credit Analyst
Insurance Advisor
Operations Administrator
Branch Team Leader

How to Apply

1

Check the requirements

Confirm you meet every entry requirement before you apply.

2

Prepare your documents

Certified ID, matric certificate / qualifications, CV and any supporting documents.

3

Apply online

Submit your application via the official Discovery Limited careers portal.

4

Assessments & interview

Shortlisted candidates complete assessments and interviews.

5

Placement

Successful learners sign a learnership agreement and begin the programme.

⚠️ Good to Know

VERDICT: Program is real and active/recurring. Verified against Discovery\'s OWN careers domain (careers.discovery.co.za). A PWD variant of the Long Term Insurance learnership is posted with a posting date of 21 Jun 2026 and appears currently OPEN; the standard (non-PWD) Long Term Insurance learnership postings on the…

β€’ Only shortlisted candidates are typically contacted β€” check the official portal for the latest intake dates.

β€’ Learnerships are aimed at unemployed South African youth; preference is often given to candidates from designated groups.

β€’ Beware of scams β€” GoCareers never charges for applications, and neither do legitimate employers.

Ready to apply?

Head to the official Discovery Limited careers portal to submit your application.

Apply for the Discovery Long-Term Insurance Learnership β†’

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