Santam Learnership Programme 2026 Nationwide Opportunities for Unemployed Youth

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Santam, South Africa's leading short-term insurer, is inviting unemployed youth to apply for the Santam Learnership Programme 2026.

This exciting 12-month learnership programme is designed to equip young people with workplace skills, accredited training, and practical experience in the financial services and insurance sector.

Placement: Nationwide, South Africa

Fixed Term: 12 Months

Start Date: 01 September 2026

Best Before: 31 May 2026

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Must have a Grade 12 / Matric Certificate
• Minimum 50% pass mark in English and a Second Language
• Minimum 40% in Mathematics OR 60% in Mathematical Literacy
• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be unemployed
• Must be between 18 and 28 years old
• Must not be studying at any institution during the learnership period
• Must not have previously participated in a Short Term Insurance Learnership through INSETA
• Must have less than one (year) of work experience
• Applicants living with disabilities must submit a medical note confirming the nature of the disability

You will not qualify if you:

• Have a post matric qualification (Higher Certificate, Diploma, Degree, Honours, etc.)
• Are currently studying towards a post matric qualification
• Have more than one year of work experience

• Monthly stipend
• Practical workplace experience
• Opportunity to build a career at one of South Africa's leading insurance companies
• Exposure to the financial services and insurance industry

• Follow the application portal provided below
• Only applications with both a CV and Matric results attached will be considered.
• Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application being disqualified.

This programme offers young South Africans an opportunity to build a long term career in insurance while gaining practical work experience.