2024 Learnership (Bellville/Centurion)
ABOUT US
Sanlam Corporate forms part of the Sanlam Group, which offers retail and corporate life insurance, health, and investment products in South Africa, and our vision is to be the preferred partner to the corporate and public sectors by giving an excellent customer experience and comprehensive solutions that enable the financial resilience and prosperity of those commodities and their staff. We tap into over 100 years of expertise to provide cost-effective employee benefits and healthcare solutions that enable financial confidence for our members.
With our dedication and enthusiastic thought leadership, world-class personnel, cutting-edge products, and tried-and-true procedures, we empower our customers to make better risk- and retirement-related decisions now. All of these things connect to make people’s lives better now and into the future. By embracing diversity and growing our people, we think we can create and maintain a good, vibrant work atmosphere where everyone has the chance to succeed.
Learnership Programme Overview
Sanlam Corporate gives an amazing opportunity for young, enthusiastic and energetic individuals from the designated groups to gain practical working experience in a corporate environment and get a national qualification. Our learnership forms part of our young talent strategy and directly pipelines into our YEP (Youth Empowerment 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, and continuous coaching and mentoring
- A portfolio of working and learning evidence
Key Duties
- Acquire an understanding of company products, services, and operational processes and systems, Attend classroom-based lessons, and Complete practical onsite training
- Assemble a Portfolio of Evidence to submit to InSeta, Fill out logbooks for workplace-based learning, and Pass and complete the required level in formative and summative assessments, as well as carry out tasks and duties as contracted with your manager
The Minimum Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen and not currently be employed, should be aged between 18 and 35 years and should 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) and must Be willing to commit to completing the 12-month Programme, which includes a full qualification, a Certificate in Wealth Management, NQF Level 4
- Must have a clear criminal and credit record and have access to reliable transport
Behavioural Competencies
Be motivated to be educated and developed, Show initiative and work independently, and Be a team player. Have the ability to manage self-study and assignments and should have excellent time-management as well as a Go-Getter attitude
Core Competencies
- Cultivates Innovation Creating new and better ways for the organization 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 You Can Apply
Please note that you will have to apply online on the Sanlam Careers site and attach the following documents, which are compulsory:
- Comprehensive CV (please ensure your CV is updated)
- South African ID and Matric Certificate
Important notice: 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 make sure that you are available during the following times:
- Mid-September 2024 to Mid-October 2024: Interviews and Assessments
- Mid November 2024 to Mid December 2024 – if selected, to sign Learnership Agreement
- 01 February 2025 – The Learnership Programme commences
Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embracing diversity. Our commitment drives us to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, as we believe these are important components for building a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group’s Employment Equity plan and targets will be taken into account as part of the selection process.
Build a successful career with us
Building solid, long-lasting connections with our employees is our top priority. We are aware that you have high expectations for the future, including for your profession, personal growth, and accomplishments. Assisting our staff in realizing their value is something we take great delight in. The group offers numerous chances for growth and development through its five business clusters: Santam, Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, and Sanlam Allianz, as well as MiWay and the Group Office.