Are you a young South African living with a disability and looking to launch your career in the financial services industry? Discovery Health is offering an exciting Learnership in Long Term Insurance specifically for People Living with Disabilities (PWD). This is your opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while building real-world experience at one of South Africa’s most innovative companies.

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. As a global thought leader in health and financial services, Discovery is committed to investing in exceptional individuals whose values align with its own. The company’s fast-paced, dynamic environment empowers smart, self-driven people to reach their full potential — while igniting positive and meaningful change within society.

About the Learnership

This structured learnership leads to the Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Long Term Insurance at NQF Level 4 — a nationally recognised qualification that combines formal learning with practical, on-the-job workplace experience in the financial services sector.

Successful candidates will be placed within the Discovery Health GAU Service Team, gaining hands-on exposure to the day-to-day operations of one of South Africa’s leading medical scheme administrators.

What You Will Do

Learners will rotate through key operational areas, including:

• Call Centre operations — medical aid client servicing
• Claims processing and administration
• New business administration
• Health benefits administration

Who Should Apply

Discovery is looking for motivated individuals who demonstrate the following attributes:

• Innovative, critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• High standards for quality, working in a systematic and methodical manner
• Excellent time management and planning skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team
• A service-driven attitude with a sense of urgency
• Adaptability to changing circumstances and openness to constructive feedback

Minimum Requirements

Academic:

• Grade 12 (Matric) — essential
• Mathematics: minimum Level 4 (50%)
• English: minimum Level 4 (50%)
• Mathematics Literacy: minimum Level 5 (60%)
• Second Language: minimum Level 4 (50%)
• An incomplete tertiary qualification will be an added advantage

Personal Requirements:

• Must be between 18 and 25 years of age
• Must not be currently engaged in post-Matric studies or formal employment
• Must not have completed a previous learnership
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must possess basic computer skills, particularly MS Excel and MS Outlook

Employment Equity

Discovery actively encourages and welcomes applications from people with various disabilities. This opportunity is specifically targeted at PWD candidates as part of Discovery’s Employment Equity Plan and transformation commitments.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take your first step into a rewarding career in financial services, do not miss this opportunity.

👉 Apply Now: Discovery Health Long Term Insurance Learnership (PWD)

Application closing date: Positions are filled on a rolling basis — apply as soon as possible.

Preference will be given to candidates who meet Discovery’s Employment Equity targets. Discovery is an authorised financial services provider.