Sanlam – Graduate Internship

Graduate internships in financial services can help unemployed graduates gain practical office experience and become more competitive in the job market. The Sanlam Graduate Intern: Admin Assistant opportunity in Umhlanga is aimed at candidates with Grade 12 and a business-related National Diploma or Degree who want exposure to administration, financial adviser support and regional office operations.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This Sanlam Graduate Intern opportunity is a 12-month contract position within SanlamConnect’s East Coast Region in Umhlanga. The internship is designed for graduates who need work experience to gain a professional qualification or unemployed graduates who need practical experience to become more marketable.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to training and office administration while working as part of the Regional Office team at SanlamConnect. The role includes administration support, financial adviser or broker support, event coordination, monitoring business activities and helping with account payment-related tasks.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit an unemployed graduate with a business-related National Diploma or Degree who wants to build work experience in financial services administration. It may also suit someone who is organised, client-focused, comfortable with MS Office and able to work professionally in a regional office environment.

Applicants who studied Marketing, Legal, Financial Planning, Human Resources or a related business field should make their qualification clear on their CV and application documents.

What you’ll do / learn

• Gain relevant work experience in the financial services industry.
• Receive exposure to training and office administration.
• Provide administration support to the management team.
• Provide support to financial advisers and/or brokers.
• Coordinate and manage events.
• Monitor retention, leads and new business activities.
• Monitor outstanding premiums.
• Assist with account payment-related tasks.
• Build workplace confidence, communication and administration skills.

Note: This is listed as a 12-month contract internship. Applicants should not assume permanent employment unless this is confirmed by Sanlam during or after the programme.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Business-related National Diploma or Degree.
• Relevant fields include Marketing, Legal, Financial Planning and Human Resources.
• Preferably no or very limited previous working experience.
• Successful candidate should be unemployed.
• Knowledge of and experience in MS Office.

Personal qualities required

• Innovation and willingness to improve.
• Client centricity.
• Results-driven approach.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Effective communication.
• Planning and alignment.
• Action orientation.
• Commitment to treating customers fairly.

What this role really means

An Admin Assistant intern in a financial services regional office helps keep daily office and adviser-support activities organised. This can include administration support, follow-ups, event coordination, tracking leads or business activity, monitoring outstanding premiums and helping the team manage information accurately.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Grade 12, diploma or degree, field of study, unemployment status and MS Office skills. If you have completed assignments, projects, volunteer work, admin tasks, customer service duties or event support activities, include them to show that you are organised and ready for workplace exposure.

Application checklist

Sanlam states that an application will not be deemed complete without all required documents. Prepare your documents before applying so that your application is complete and professional.

• Updated CV.
• Copy of your South African ID, where applicable.
• Matric / Grade 12 certificate.
• Qualification certificate for your National Diploma or Degree.
• Academic transcript or statement of results, if available.
• Details of MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint if applicable.
• Clear contact details, including your cellphone number and email address.
• Any other supporting documents requested on the Sanlam careers application portal.

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Important note for applicants

The official listing states that the application will not be considered complete unless all required documents are submitted. Applicants should therefore make sure that their ID, matric certificate and qualification certificate are uploaded correctly before submitting the application.

Sanlam also states that the recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement before the closing date or allow further applications after the stated closing date.

Employment equity note

Sanlam Group states that it is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. Its employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process, with a focus on creating an inclusive workforce representative of the demographics of society and people with disabilities.

About the sponsor

Sanlam is a financial services group that provides solutions across areas such as life and savings, investments, insurance, corporate solutions and related financial services. SanlamConnect supports clients through intermediary and direct channels and focuses on helping clients meet their financial needs through suitable solutions and ongoing engagement. For more information visit the Sanlam Website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Grade 12 and business-related diploma or degree easy to find on your CV.
• Clearly state your field of study, especially if it is Marketing, Legal, Financial Planning or Human Resources.
• Show that you are currently unemployed and looking for graduate work experience.
• Mention MS Office skills and any admin, event, finance, client service or office support exposure.
• Upload all required documents before submitting your application.
• Apply before the closing date because the application window is short.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting an incomplete application without the required documents.
• Not uploading a copy of your ID, matric certificate and qualification certificate.
• Using a CV that does not clearly show your diploma or degree and field of study.
• Leaving out MS Office skills or administration-related experience.
• Not showing that you are unemployed or available for a 12-month internship.
• Uploading unclear qualification documents.
• Waiting until the last day to apply and then experiencing portal issues.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should only apply through the official Sanlam careers platform. Do not pay anyone for this internship, for an interview, for placement, or for application assistance. Legitimate employers do not ask applicants to pay money to secure a graduate internship or job opportunity.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Sanlam Careers listing for Graduate Intern: Admin Assistant: RA: SanlamConnect East Coast Region: Umhlanga. The listing confirmed the employer, location, posting date, closing date, internship purpose, 12-month contract duration, output/core tasks, qualification requirements, document requirements, employment equity wording and official application route.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Sanlam careers application link below.
2. Read the full internship details and requirements carefully.
3. Create or log in to your Sanlam careers candidate profile.
4. Complete all required application fields.
5. Upload your CV, ID copy, matric certificate and qualification certificate.
6. Check that all required documents are attached before submitting.
7. Submit your application before the closing date.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation received from the portal.

Application Closing Date

16 June 2026