Young people living with disabilities who want a formal route into the financial services sector can apply for Discovery’s Long Term Insurance learnership in Johannesburg. The programme is built around a recognised FETC: Long Term Insurance NQF Level 4 qualification and includes both structured training and practical workplace exposure in Discovery’s service environment.
At a glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Sponsor / Employer | Discovery |
| Opportunity type | Learnership / Long Term Insurance – PWD |
| Business Unit | Discovery Central Services |
| Function | Learnerships |
| Team | Discovery Health (GAU Service Team) |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Work setup | Hybrid |
| Employment type | Full time |
| Qualification outcome | FETC: Long Term Insurance NQF Level 4 |
| Posted date | 16 March 2026 |
| Closing date | Check the live application page before submitting |
| Verified by us | 16 March 2026 |
What this opportunity is
This learnership leads to a nationally recognised FETC: Long Term Insurance NQF Level 4 qualification. It combines structured learning components with practical workplace experience in the financial services industry, making it a formal entry route for candidates who want to build skills and experience in a service-driven insurance environment.
Note: The advert specifically welcomes applications from people living with various disabilities. It also states that applicants must not be engaged in post-Matric studies or formal employment and must not have completed any previous learnership.
What you’ll do / learn
You’ll gain workplace exposure in a service environment while studying toward a formal insurance qualification and building practical client-service and administration experience.
- Complete structured learning toward the FETC: Long Term Insurance NQF Level 4 qualification
- Gain practical workplace experience in the financial services industry
- Work in a call centre / service environment
- Support medical aid client servicing
- Assist with claims, new business, and health benefits administration
- Build customer service, communication, and administrative skills in a regulated service environment
Eligibility requirements
Meet the minimum requirements below before applying.
- Essential education: Grade 12
- Subject requirement: Maths minimum Level 4 (50%)
- Subject requirement: English minimum Level 4 (50%)
- Subject requirement: Maths Literacy minimum Level 5 (60%)
- Subject requirement: 2nd language minimum Level 4 (50%)
- Advantageous: Incomplete tertiary qualification
- Age requirement: Between 18 and 25 years old
- Study / employment status: Must not be engaged in post-Matric studies or formal employment
- Learnership history: Must not have completed any previous learnership
- Communication: Effective written and verbal English communication skills
- Computer skills: Basic computer skills, mainly MS Excel and MS Outlook
- Personal attributes: Innovative thinking, critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, accuracy, time management, planning, ability to prioritise, ability to work independently and in a team, service-driven attitude, urgency, and adaptability
Application checklist
Make sure your application is complete before submitting.
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Matric certificate / statement of results
- Proof of disability or any supporting documents requested on the application portal
- Clear contact details (phone + email)
- Any supporting customer service, admin, communication, or computer-related strengths on your CV
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About the sponsor
Discovery is a South African financial services organisation with operations across healthcare, insurance, investments, and banking-related services. The business operates through multiple divisions focused on health, life cover, wellness, and broader financial services activities. For more information visit the Discovery Website
Quick tips for applicants
- Check your subject percentages carefully before applying
- Make your Matric subjects and marks easy to verify on your CV and results
- Highlight customer service, admin, communication, and computer skills clearly
- Do not apply if you are currently in formal employment or post-Matric studies
- Read the live application page carefully for any disability-supporting documents or process notes
Common mistakes that get applicants rejected
- Leaving out Matric results or making subject marks hard to verify
- Applying despite being in post-Matric studies or formal employment
- Applying after already completing a previous learnership
- Uploading incomplete or unreadable documents
- Not checking the maths / maths literacy and language minimum requirements properly
Scam warning (important)
Never pay a fee to apply for a learnership. Use only the official Discovery careers page linked below. If anyone asks for payment for shortlisting, interviews, or placement, rely only on the employer’s official recruitment platform.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified by us on 16 March 2026 using the vacancy details provided for Learnership: Long Term Insurance – PWD together with the official Discovery careers link.
How to apply
- Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
- Read the requirements carefully and confirm that you meet the subject, age, and learnership-history criteria.
- Prepare your CV, ID, Matric results, and any supporting documents requested on the portal.
- Submit your application through the official Discovery careers platform.