Discovery Health – Skills Programme Learner – People living with disabilities

Discovery Health is inviting applications for a Skills Programme Learner opportunity with its KwaZulu-Natal service team in Durban. The learnership combines structured training and workplace experience in financial services and leads to a nationally recognised FETC: Long Term Insurance qualification at NQF Level 4.

Important: Discovery states that this programme is strictly for people living with a disability. Applicants must be 18 to 25 years old, meet the specified Grade 12 results and not have completed a previous learnership.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

The programme is a learnership that combines formal learning with practical workplace experience. Discovery says it leads to the FETC: Long Term Insurance qualification at NQF Level 4.

Participants may be exposed to client servicing, claims, business initiatives and compliance in a long-term insurance setting. The advert also describes call-centre work involving medical-aid enquiries, new business and health-benefits administration.

The title includes “Skills Programme Learner”, while the body explicitly calls the opportunity a Long Term Insurance learnership. The advert does not state its duration or a programme start date.

Grade 12 results

Grade 12 is essential. Discovery lists these subject thresholds:

Check the mathematics result that applies to the subject you took: Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. Discovery lists a separate minimum for each. An incomplete tertiary qualification is described as advantageous, but applicants must not currently be engaged in post-matric tertiary studies.

Other eligibility requirements

• Be a person living with a disability; the programme is specifically limited to this group.
• Be between 18 and 25 years old.
• Not be studying towards a post-matric tertiary qualification at present.
• Have no formal employment work experience. Discovery says six to 12 months of part-time or temporary employment may be allowed.
• Not have completed a previous learnership.
• Communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• Have basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

If you have done part-time or temporary work, describe it accurately in your application. The employer’s exception for such experience does not mean every employment history will qualify.

Workplace exposure and responsibilities

• Help members and other stakeholders through telephone and other service channels.
• Follow enquiries through until they are resolved.
• Support client service, claims, new-business and health-benefit administration activities.
• Keep up with changes to products and the business’s digital service tools.
• Work towards service-delivery measures and provide accurate information.
• Participate in the structured learning and practical components of the programme.

Skills Discovery looks for

• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good planning, time management and task prioritisation.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• A service-minded approach and willingness to learn from feedback.
• Ability to handle a busy work environment.

Disability-related application information

The official vacancy limits this learnership to individuals living with a disability. It does not specify in the published description which supporting disability documents must be uploaded. Follow the application form’s instructions and provide any documentation through Discovery’s official recruitment system rather than sending confidential medical details to an unverified third party.

Stipend, duration and closing date

The official listing does not state a stipend amount, programme duration or closing date. It is dated 6 October 2026. Applicants should check the vacancy page when applying because Discovery may close or update the opportunity without those details appearing in the description.

The vacancy describes a qualification pathway and workplace experience; it does not promise permanent employment after completion.

Documents and details to prepare

• An updated CV with accurate contact details.
• Your Grade 12 certificate and results for English, a second language, and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
• Details of any incomplete tertiary qualification, if applicable.
• Accurate information about part-time or temporary employment, if applicable.
• Any other documents requested on Discovery’s official application form.

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Application checklist

• Confirm that you meet the programme’s disability-related eligibility criterion.
• Check your age against the 18–25 requirement.
• Compare all relevant Grade 12 results with the stated thresholds.
• Confirm that you are not currently engaged in tertiary studies.
• Confirm that you have not completed a previous learnership.
• Describe any temporary or part-time work truthfully.
• Review your contact details and the documents requested by the portal.
• Submit through the official Discovery recruitment page and keep the confirmation.

About Discovery

Discovery is a South African financial-services group with health, insurance and related businesses. This opportunity is advertised by Discovery Health for its KZN service team. Learn more through the official Discovery website.

Common application mistakes

• Overlooking the programme’s disability-specific eligibility.
• Applying without the required Grade 12 subject results.
• Confusing the Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy thresholds.
• Failing to disclose ongoing tertiary studies or previous learnerships.
• Describing temporary work as no work experience without explaining it.
• Waiting for a closing date to be announced instead of checking and applying while the vacancy is available.

Scam warning

Apply using the Discovery careers page linked below. Confirm that the title refers to the KZN learnership for people living with disabilities before sharing personal information.

• Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment or learnership placement.
• Do not share recruitment-profile passwords, banking PINs or one-time PINs.
• Ignore anyone who guarantees selection in exchange for money.
• Upload sensitive documents only through Discovery’s official application process.

How this opportunity was verified

The official Discovery careers listing confirms the KZN disability-specific Long Term Insurance learnership, NQF Level 4 qualification, Grade 12 results, age range, experience conditions and service responsibilities. It does not publish a closing date, stipend, number of positions or programme duration.

Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Discovery careers listing below.
2. Confirm that it is the KZN Skills Programme Learner opportunity for people living with disabilities.
3. Read the eligibility and Grade 12 requirements in full.
4. Sign in or create a Discovery careers profile if prompted.
5. Enter your education and experience information accurately.
6. Upload documents requested by the application form and submit while the vacancy is open.

Application note: No closing date is shown in the official job description. Check the live listing for availability before applying.