Apply for the Santam Learnership 2026

Santam, part of the Sanlam Group, is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for the Santam Learnership Programme 2026. This nationwide programme is aimed at young individuals who want to gain workplace experience, develop professional skills, and build a career in the financial services and insurance industry.

The learnership combines accredited training with practical workplace exposure, allowing learners to earn while they learn.

Learnership Overview

• Company: Santam
• Programme: Learnership 2026
• Location: Nationwide, South Africa
• Duration: 12 Months
• Start Date: 1 September 2026
• Closing Date: 31 May 2026
• Industry: Insurance and Financial Services

About the Santam Learnership Programme

The Santam Learnership Programme is an entry-level transformation initiative created to help address skills shortages within the financial services sector. The programme equips learners with practical industry experience and accredited training that can support long-term career growth.

Successful learners will complete:

• Accredited NQF Level 4 training
• Workplace learning and practical exposure
• Industry-relevant development programmes
• Preparation for the FSCA Regulatory Exam (RE5)

Learners who complete the programme may qualify to apply for professional membership with the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA) in the designation category of IISA Member (MIISA).

What You Will Receive

Participants in the programme will benefit from:

Accredited Qualification

Gain an industry-recognised NQF Level 4 qualification aligned with the insurance and financial services sector.

Monthly Stipend

Learners will receive a monthly stipend throughout the programme.

Workplace Experience

Gain practical experience within a professional corporate environment at one of South Africa’s leading insurers.

Career Development

Develop technical, professional, and interpersonal skills needed to build a successful career in insurance and financial services.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Santam Learnership Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Educational Requirements

Applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate with:

• Minimum 50% for English
• Minimum 50% for a Second Language
• Minimum 40% for Mathematics
  OR
• Minimum 60% for Mathematics Literacy

Additional Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens
• Be unemployed
• Be between 18 and 28 years old
• Not be studying at another institution while participating in the learnership
• Not have participated in a Short-Term Insurance Learnership through INSETA
• Have less than 1 year of work experience

Disability Applications

Applicants living with disabilities are encouraged to apply and must provide a medical note confirming the nature of the disability.

Who Cannot Apply?

The following applicants will not be eligible:

• Individuals with post-matric qualifications such as:
  • Higher Certificates
  • Diplomas
  • Degrees
  • Honours qualifications
• Individuals currently studying towards post-matric qualifications
• Applicants with more than 1 year of work experience

Why Join Santam?

Santam is recognised as a leader in the general insurance industry across Southern Africa. The company serves more than 1 million policyholders and works with individuals, businesses, and many of South Africa’s top listed companies.

Benefits of Working at Santam

• Exposure to the financial services industry
• Career-building opportunities
• Professional skills development
• Supportive and inclusive work culture
• Opportunity to work for a top employer in South Africa

Diversity and Inclusion

Sanlam Group is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, are encouraged.

The company promotes neuro-inclusivity and aims to create a workplace environment where all employees can thrive.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Updated CV
• Matric certificate or matric results

Important: Applications submitted without both a CV and matric results attached will not be considered.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online through the official Santam careers portal:

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