Santam Short-Term Insurance Learnership 2026
A nationwide 12-month learnership for unemployed South African youth combining accredited NQF Level 4 short-term insurance training with workplace experience in the Sanlam/Santam.
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Provider: Santam (Sanlam Group) • National
Program Overview
Program Details
Key Benefits
- ✓NQF Level 4 accredited qualification
- ✓Real workplace experience with a recognised employer
- ✓Stipend: Monthly stipend
- ✓Mentorship and structured on-the-job training
- ✓Strong pathway toward permanent employment
Entry Requirements
- ✓South African citizen, currently unemployed, aged 18-28
- ✓Grade 12 / Matric certificate with English and a Second Language passed (min 40-50%)
- ✓Mathematics min 40% OR Mathematical Literacy min 60%
- ✓No post-matric qualification and maximum one year of prior work experience
- ✓Must not have previously completed a Short-Term Insurance learnership; CV and Matric results required at application
Career Opportunities
On successful completion, learners can pursue roles such as:
How to Apply
Check the requirements
Confirm you meet every entry requirement before you apply.
Prepare your documents
Certified ID, matric certificate / qualifications, CV and any supporting documents.
Apply online
Submit your application via the official Santam (Sanlam Group) careers portal.
Assessments & interview
Shortlisted candidates complete assessments and interviews.
Placement
Successful learners sign a learnership agreement and begin the programme.
⚠️ Good to Know
Program is confirmed active and recurring annually. The 2026 intake ran with applications closing 31 May 2026 and a learner start date of 1 September 2026 (12 months, NQF Level 4 Short-Term Insurance / GIFS qualification, RE5 prep). As of today (22 June 2026) the 2026 intake is CLOSED — the official Sanlam Cloud…
• Only shortlisted candidates are typically contacted — check the official portal for the latest intake dates.
• Learnerships are aimed at unemployed South African youth; preference is often given to candidates from designated groups.
• Beware of scams — GoCareers never charges for applications, and neither do legitimate employers.
Ready to apply?
Head to the official Santam (Sanlam Group) careers portal to submit your application.
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