Santam Learnerships 2026

Santam Learnerships 2026 offer unemployed South African youth a chance to gain skills and workplace experience in the insurance industry. The programme combines accredited training with practical work exposure. Successful applicants will also receive a monthly stipend during the 12-month contract.

The programme is hosted by Santam, part of the Sanlam Group. Applications close on 31 May 2026.

About Santam Learnerships 2026

Santam is the market leader in the short-term insurance sector in Southern Africa. The company continues to expand across Africa and Asia. Through this learnership programme, Santam aims to address skills shortages in the financial services industry.

The learnership focuses on developing young talent through structured learning and real workplace training. In addition, learners will complete an NQF Level 4 qualification.

Successful candidates may also complete the FSCA regulatory exam RE5. This qualification can support future professional membership with the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA).

Santam Learnerships 2026 Programme Details

Programme Overview

• Company: Santam
• Programme: Learnership 2026
• Location: Nationwide, South Africa
• Head Office: Johannesburg
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start Date: 1 September 2026
• Closing Date: 31 May 2026

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What You Will Receive

Learners accepted into the programme will benefit from several opportunities. These include:

• Accredited NQF Level 4 training
• Monthly stipend
• Real workplace experience
• Exposure to the insurance industry
• Career development opportunities
• Professional industry knowledge

Furthermore, learners will gain experience at one of South Africa’s leading insurance companies.

Who Can Apply for Santam Learnerships 2026?

Applicants must meet all the minimum requirements before applying.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be unemployed
• Be between 18 and 28 years old
• Have a Grade 12 certificate
• Achieve at least 50% for English and a second language
• Achieve at least 40% for Mathematics
• Or achieve at least 60% for Mathematics Literacy
• Have less than one year of work experience
• Not study at another institution during the learnership
• Not have completed a previous INSETA short-term insurance learnership

Applicants with disabilities must submit a medical note confirming their disability.

Who Cannot Apply?

Certain applicants do not qualify for the programme.

You cannot apply if you:

• Hold a post-matric qualification
• Study towards a post-school qualification
• Have more than one year of work experience

Post-matric qualifications include:

• Higher Certificates
• Diplomas
• Degrees
• Honours qualifications

Required Documents

Applicants must attach the following documents:

• Updated CV
• Matric results

Santam stated that incomplete applications will not be considered. Therefore, ensure all documents are attached before submitting your application.

Why Choose Santam?

Santam serves more than one million policyholders across South Africa. The company also supports businesses, institutions, and many JSE-listed companies.

Moreover, Santam promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The company encourages applications from candidates of different backgrounds, including persons with disabilities.

Santam also supports neuro-inclusivity and equal opportunity employment practices.

Career Growth Opportunities

Santam Learnerships 2026 can help young people enter the financial services sector. Learners gain industry knowledge and practical skills that employers value.

In addition, the programme may improve future employment opportunities within insurance and financial services.

Because the programme includes accredited training, learners leave with recognised qualifications and workplace experience.

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How to Apply for Santam Learnerships 2026

Interested candidates should apply online through the official Santam careers website.

Applicants must complete the online application before the closing date.

Apply here: Santam Careers Portal

Important Application Tips

Before applying, remember these important points:

• Double-check your matric results
• Upload a professional CV
• Ensure your contact details are correct
• Submit your application before 31 May 2026
• Read all instructions carefully

Late or incomplete applications may not be reviewed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Santam Learnerships 2026 provide valuable training and work experience for unemployed South African youth. The programme offers accredited learning, industry exposure, and career development opportunities.

Young people interested in the insurance sector should apply before the closing date.