The Discovery Limited Long Term Insurance Learnership 2026 is a paid work-based training programme designed for unemployed youth who want to start a career in insurance, finance, or customer service.
This programme combines:
- 📚 Accredited classroom learning
- 💻 Practical workplace experience
- 🎓 National qualification
Learners work inside Discovery while studying toward a recognised insurance certificate.
📌 Programme Overview
- Company: Discovery Central Services
- Programme: Long Term Insurance Learnership
- Qualification: FETC: Long Term Insurance (NQF Level 4)
- Location: Sandton / Johannesburg (Gauteng)
- Programme Type: Full-time Learnership
- Work Setup: Hybrid (office + training)
🎓 Qualification You Receive
Successful learners complete:
✅ FETC: Long Term Insurance – NQF Level 4
This is a nationally recognised qualification preparing you for roles in:
- Insurance administration
- Client service
- Claims processing
- Financial services operations
🧑💼 What You Will Do (Training Duties)
During the learnership you may:
- Assist clients with medical aid or insurance queries
- Support call centre operations
- Process claims and policy updates
- Handle new business applications
- Perform administrative duties under supervision
✅ Minimum Requirements
To apply, you must:
- 🇿🇦 Be a South African citizen
- 🎓 Have Grade 12 (Matric)
- 🎂 Usually 18 – 25 years old
- ❌ Be unemployed
- ❌ Not studying full-time
- ❌ Not completed another learnership before
- 💻 Basic computer skills (Excel & Outlook)
- 🗣 Good English communication skills
👉 Some intakes are specifically for Persons Living With Disabilities (PWD).
💰 Stipend (Monthly Allowance)
Discovery learnerships include a monthly stipend (training allowance).
The exact amount is not publicly fixed, but learners are paid according to SETA learnership guidelines.
⏱ Duration
- Typically 12 months of structured training and workplace exposure.
⭐ Benefits of This Learnership
You gain:
✅ Financial services industry experience
✅ National qualification (NQF Level 4)
✅ Corporate workplace exposure
✅ Professional mentoring
✅ Strong employment opportunities after completion
Discovery learnerships are widely used as entry routes into banking, insurance, and call-centre careers.
📝 How to Apply (Official Method)
Apply online via Discovery Careers:
👉 https://careers.discovery.co.za
Application Steps
- Create an online profile.
- Upload:
- Updated CV
- Certified ID copy
- Matric certificate
- Complete assessments (if requested).
- Submit application.
📍 Who Should Apply?
This learnership is perfect for:
- Matriculants needing first work experience
- Youth interested in banking or insurance careers
- Admin or business graduates without experience
- Job seekers in Gauteng (especially Johannesburg & Pretoria)
🔥 Important Tip
Discovery releases learnerships multiple times per year, not once only.
Check the careers portal weekly under Learnerships / Early Careers.
