Job Description

Who are we?
Sanlam Corporate specializes in the provision of health, consulting, risk, investment and administration services to institutions and retirement funds. Focused on meetig the unique needs of its diverse clients, Sanlam Corporate assists companies in creating and delivering customized employee benefits solutions, including the collection of premiums and communication of fund members.
Sanlam Corporate is one of the largest businesses within the Sanlam Group. Sanlam is a leading financial services group, originally established as a life insurance company in 1918. The Sanlam Group conducts its business through Sanlam Limited, the corporate head office and four business clusters. The corporate head office is responsible for the Groups' centralized functions such as strategic direction, financial and risk management, marketing and communications, Group human resources and corporate social investment (CSI). The five business clusters include SA Life & Savings (Retail Affluent, Retail Mass, Sanlam Corporate), Fintech, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Emerging Markets and Santam.
About the Learnership Programme
Sanlam Corporate offers a unique opportunity for young, enthusiastic and energetic persons from thedesignated groups to gain practical working experience in a corporate environment and obtain a nationalqualification. Our learnership forms part of our young talent strategy and directly pipelines into our YEP (YouthEmpowerment Programme) to create a talent pipeline in our business. On completion of the learnership,successful and high performing learners are retained permanently for junior level roles through a focused development journey.
The YEP Learnership offers:

• A 12-month contract
• A monthly allowance and financial assistance for study purposes
• A national qualification (Certificate in Wealth Management, NQF level 4)
• On the job training and assessment
• Continuous coaching and mentoring
• A portfolio of working and learning evidence

What will you do?

• Acquire knowledge of company products, services and operational processes and systems
• Attend classroom-based lessons
• Complete practical onsite training
• Assemble a Portfolio of Evidence to submit to InSeta
• Fill out logbooks for workplace-based learning
• Pass and complete the required level in formative and summative assessments
• Carry out tasks and duties as contracted with your manager

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must not currently be employed
• Must not hold a tertiary qualification
• Must be aged between 18 and 35 years
• Must have passed Grade 12 Mathematics / Mathematics Literacy / Accounting and English with a minimum mark of 50% each
• Must have a good command of English (read, write and speak fluently)
• Be willing to commit to complete the 12-month Programme, which includes a full qualification, a Certificate in Wealth Management, NQF Level 4
• Have a clear criminal and credit record
• Have access to reliable transport

Behavioural Competencies

• Be motivated to be educated and developed
• Show initiative and work independently
• Be a team player
• Have the ability to manage self-study and assignments
• Must have excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines
• Have a Go-Getter attitude
• Be flexible and adaptable to constant changes within the industry

Core Competencies

• Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
• Client Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resilience - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

How To Apply
Please apply online on the Sanlam Careers site and attach the following compulsory documents:

• Comprehensive CV (please ensure your CV is updated)
• South African ID and Matric Certificate

NB: Your application will be automatically disqualified if any of the above documents are outstanding.
Timelines
The shortlisting process will commence once the application due date has been reached, and feedback will be provided within two weeks.
Please ensure that you are available during the following times:

• Mid September 2025 to Mid October 2025: Interviews and Assessments
• Mid November 2025 to Mid December 2025 - if selected, to sign Learnership Agreement
• 01 February 2026 - Learnership Programme commences

Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.