Apply for Santam 2025 Learnership! Unemployed youth can earn a Level 4 qualification and gain essential hands-on experience in the financial sector.
What Is the Santam Learnership 2025?
The Santam Learnership Programme is an industry-recognized, full-time, 12-month learning and work experience opportunity. It is designed to create a skilled talent pipeline in South Africa’s insurance sector by empowering young South Africans who meet the minimum requirements with the knowledge, experience, and certifications needed to secure long-term careers.
You’ll undergo formal training while being placed in a real working environment where you’ll learn how the insurance industry operates from the inside. Upon completion, you’ll receive a nationally accredited NQF Level 4 qualification, and gain eligibility to write the RE5 exam, a regulatory requirement for those wishing to work in insurance.
Why Apply for the Santam Learnership?
Santam isn’t just another insurer. As South Africa’s leading short-term insurance company, Santam serves over a million policyholders and works with everyone from everyday South Africans to some of the biggest corporates listed on the JSE.
If you’re looking to launch your career in a company that:
- Offers structured development and mentorship
- Provides a monthly stipend while you train
- Promotes diversity, inclusion, and long-term employment opportunities
- Gives you real work experience while earning your first industry-recognised qualification
- Helps you unlock doors in the competitive financial sector
- What You’ll Get from the Learnership
This programme isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s designed to give you practical, real-world benefits that will help you land long-term employment in the insurance and finance industry.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Accredited Qualification: NQF Level 4 qualification, recognised across the financial services sector
- RE5 Exam Preparation: FSCA-aligned regulatory exam preparation that unlocks job opportunities in insurance
- Monthly Stipend: Earn while you learn with a competitive monthly stipend
- Hands-On Experience: Work within one of the largest insurance companies in Southern Africa
- Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals and grow your workplace confidence
- Career Foundation: Upon completion, learners are eligible to apply for industry-recognised memberships (e.g., IISA)
Who Can Apply?
This programme is specifically designed for young, unemployed South African citizens who meet the following criteria:
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric Certificate
- English & a Second Language: Minimum 50% pass
- Mathematics: Minimum 40% OR Maths Literacy: Minimum 60%
- Age: Between 18 – 28 years
- Employment Status: Must be unemployed
- Study Status: Must not be studying with any other institution during the learnership
- Disability: Persons with a disability are welcome to apply (medical confirmation required)
- Work Experience: Must not have more than one year of formal work experience
- Insurance Learnership History: Must not have previously completed a short-term insurance learnership through INSETA
Important: This opportunity is not available to individuals who:
- Already have a post-matric qualification (e.g., Diploma, Degree, Certificate, etc.)
- Are currently studying any post-matric qualification
- Have more than one year of full-time work experience
Learnership Details
- Location: Tygervalley, Western Cape (opportunities may extend nationwide)
- Start Date: 1 September 2025
- Duration: 12-month contract
- Programme Type: Full-time, paid learnership with work placement
- Industry: Short-Term Insurance / Financial Services
About Santam – A Leader in Insurance, Growth, and Transformation
Santam is not only a top player in South Africa’s general insurance market — it’s also a forward-thinking, inclusive employer committed to building a better future for all South Africans.
With its roots deeply embedded in transformation and equity, Santam is part of the Sanlam Group, one of the most diversified financial services groups in Africa. The company embraces diversity and proudly supports employment equity, especially for individuals from underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities.
Santam’s operations span not only South Africa but also emerging markets across Africa and Asia, making it a great place to start a career with international growth potential.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is this learnership paid?
Yes, Santam offers a monthly stipend to all selected learners.
2. Can I apply if I’ve already completed a higher certificate or diploma?
No. This opportunity is only open to applicants who have Matric only and no other post-school qualifications.
3. Do I need previous work experience?
No. In fact, applicants with more than one year of work experience are not eligible.
4. Do I need to relocate?
The primary location is Tygervalley, Western Cape, but Santam may place learners at various locations across South Africa.
5. What happens after the 12-month programme?
Although not guaranteed, successful learners may be considered for permanent roles or further development programmes within the Santam or Sanlam Group, depending on business needs and performance.
How to Apply for the Santam Learnership 2025
- Update your CV with accurate information, including your Matric subjects and marks.
- Prepare supporting documents, including:
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified Matric Certificate
- Proof of disability (if applicable)
- Apply online via the official Santam Careers platform or trusted job portals.
- Ensure all your contact details are correct — shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
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Start Your Career with a Santam Learnership
Opportunities like this don’t come around every day. If you’re a young South African who meets the requirements and is serious about building a career in the financial services industry, the Santam Learnership 2025 is your opportunity to start strong.
