Universal Healthcare is taking on learners for 2027 at its Sunninghill head office in Sandton, Gauteng. The 12-month learnership pays R7,000 plus medical insurance and is open to unemployed South Africans aged 18 to 35 with a matric. Applications close on 1 December 2026, so you have time to prepare, but do not leave your certified documents to the last week.
About the Universal Healthcare Learnership 2027
Universal Healthcare is a South African healthcare administration and medical scheme services company. Its work includes medical scheme administration, managed care, client services, corporate wellness and insurance support, which makes it a large employer of administrative and call centre staff in Gauteng.
The 2027 learnership combines workplace experience, skills development and an accredited qualification over 12 months. Learners may be placed in areas such as Corporate Wellness, Medical Scheme Administration, Managed Care, Client Services or Call Centre, Insurance, HR, IT and Finance. Placement is not guaranteed and depends on your strengths and qualifications.
For a young person with no work history, a learnership at a company in a growing sector like healthcare administration is a practical first step.
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What You Will Learn and Receive
- A stipend of R7,000 plus medical insurance (payment period and insurance terms: confirmed during the application process)
- 12 months of structured workplace experience
- An accredited qualification
- Skills development in a corporate healthcare environment
- Possible placement in Corporate Wellness, Medical Scheme Administration, Managed Care, Client Services, Insurance, HR, IT or Finance
Who Can Apply
- South African citizen aged 18 to 35
- Grade 12 completed (a tertiary qualification is an advantage, not a requirement)
- Currently unemployed and not studying
- Must live in Gauteng and be able to travel to Universal House in Sunninghill, Sandton
- Must not have completed a Business Administration NQF Level 4 learnership before, as this excludes you
Required Documents
- An updated CV
- A certified copy of your ID
- A certified copy of your highest qualification
- Proof of disability from a registered healthcare professional, where applicable
How to Apply
- Check that you have not completed a Business Administration NQF Level 4 learnership.
- Get certified copies of your ID and highest qualification.
- Update your CV with your contact details and matric results.
- Apply through the Universal Healthcare listing on PNet (job ID 4285058), or email your documents to the address in the official advert with the subject line Learnership2027. Verify the email address in the advert before sending.
- Keep a record of what you sent and when.
Apply at Universal Healthcare on PNet
Closing Date
The closing date for Universal Healthcare Learnership 2027 is 1 December 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
Youth unemployment in South Africa is above 45 percent for people aged 15 to 34. Most employers want experience, and learnerships are one of the few routes that let you earn while you gain it.
Healthcare administration is a stable field. Medical schemes and insurers need people who can handle member queries, claims and records. Finishing this learnership gives you an accredited qualification and a name on your CV that other employers recognise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience?
No. A completed Grade 12 is the minimum.
Can I apply from outside Gauteng?
You must live in Gauteng and be able to get to Sunninghill daily.
How much is the stipend?
R7,000 plus medical insurance, per the advert.
Will I be hired afterwards?
The advert does not promise a job. Confirmed during the application process.
