Administrative support roles in insurance can be a strong starting point for someone who wants workplace exposure without jumping straight into a sales-only position. MiWay’s Sales Support Administrator internship in Johannesburg is focused on helping the sales team with coordination, records, stakeholder communication, and day-to-day support that keeps operations running smoothly.
At a glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Sponsor / Employer | Sanlam Group – MiWay |
| Opportunity type | Internship / Sales Support Administrator |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Employment type | Internship |
| Posted date | 16 March 2026 |
| Verified by us | 17 March 2026 |
What this opportunity is
Under direct supervision, the Sales Support Intern assists with essential administrative support to the sales team to help maintain smooth operations, accurate data management, and timely communication with stakeholders. The role is designed to support efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective coordination and follow-up.
Note: This is an internship-style opportunity aimed at unemployed young applicants who meet the experience and study-status requirements, so it is important to check those carefully before applying.
What you’ll do / learn
You’ll gain practical exposure to sales support administration, data handling, coordination, and stakeholder communication in an insurance environment.
- Assist with essential administrative support to the sales team
- Help maintain smooth day-to-day operations
- Support accurate data management and record-keeping
- Provide timely communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Carry out routine clerical support such as copying, distributing mail, simple calculations, and maintaining files and records
- Support coordination and follow-up to help improve customer satisfaction
- Help maintain alignment and efficiency across departments through clear communication
Eligibility requirements
Meet the minimum requirements below before applying.
- Qualification: Matric / Grade 12 / Standard 10 / NQF 4 Certificate
- Qualification: Tertiary qualification / NQF 5 or equivalent qualification
- Citizenship: South African citizen
- Status: Unemployed
- Age: Between 18 and 35
- Experience: Must not have more than 1 year work experience
- Disability requirement: Persons with a disability must provide a medical note confirming the nature of the disability
- Study status: Applicants must not be studying with any other institution while on the learnership
- Learnership history: Applicants must not have been on a Short-Term Insurance Learnership through INSETA
Knowledge and skills areas mentioned on the advert:
- New business processing
- Existing business processing
- Appointment preparation and making
- Client appointments and liaison
- Partnership building
Personal attributes and core competencies mentioned on the advert:
- Optimises work processes
- Communicates effectively
- Action orientated
- Plans and aligns
- Cultivates innovation
- Customer focus
- Drives results
- Collaborates
- Being resilient
Application checklist
Make sure your application is complete before submitting.
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Matric certificate / statement of results
- Tertiary qualification or NQF 5 supporting documents
- Medical note confirming the nature of the disability, where applicable
- Clear contact details (phone + email)
- Any supporting admin, customer service, sales support, or insurance-related strengths on your CV
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About the sponsor
MiWay is a South African insurance business within the Sanlam group, offering personal and business insurance products and related support services. On its official website, MiWay describes its operations as focused on simplifying insurance for individuals and businesses through a customer-focused service model. For more information about the company, visit the MiWay Website
Quick tips for applicants
- Make your Matric and tertiary qualification easy to identify on your CV
- Check carefully that you meet the unemployed, study-status, and experience limits
- Highlight admin, communication, customer service, and coordination strengths clearly
- If applicable, prepare the required medical note early so your application is complete
- Keep your CV focused on accuracy, organisation, and stakeholder support
Common mistakes that get applicants rejected
- Applying while still studying with another institution
- Applying despite having more than 1 year of work experience
- Leaving out qualification documents
- Not attaching the required disability medical note where applicable
- Uploading incomplete or unreadable documents
Scam warning (important)
Never pay a fee to apply for an internship or learnership. Use only the official MiWay / Sanlam 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 17 March 2026 by checking the official MiWay vacancy page for Internship: Sales Support Administrator and MiWay’s official company website.
How to apply
- Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
- Read the requirements carefully and confirm that you meet the study, age, and experience criteria.
- Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
- Submit your application through the official MiWay / Sanlam careers platform.