Discovery Health Learnerships 2025 – Long Term Insurance (Various Provinces)
Discovery is calling on young, ambitious South Africans to apply for its Long Term Insurance Learnership Programme 2025. This exciting opportunity offers structured learning combined with practical workplace experience, leading to a nationally recognised FETC: Long Term Insurance NQF Level 4 qualification.
If you are passionate about building a career in the financial services and health insurance sector, this learnership could be the perfect stepping stone for you.
About Discovery:
Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. As a global thought leader, the company invests in exceptional individuals who share these values and are eager to drive positive change in society. Working at Discovery means joining a fast-paced, innovative, and people-focused organisation where opportunities for growth and development are endless.
About the Service Teams:
The Discovery Health Service Teams are dynamic divisions that handle client servicing, claims, new business, and administration across different regions:
- Eastern Cape Service Team (ECPST) – One of the fastest-growing teams, expanding from under 60 people to over 1100 in just a few years.
- Western Cape Service Team (WCPST) – A high-energy team dedicated to providing world-class service in the health operations space.
- Gauteng Service Team (GAU) – A vibrant hub of professionals focused on servicing medical aid clients and handling health benefits.
- KwaZulu-Natal Service Team (KZN) – A growing team offering excellent career-building opportunities in the health insurance sector.
Key Purpose of the Learnership:
The programme provides a blend of structured learning and workplace experience in Discovery Health’s call centres. Learners will gain hands-on exposure in:
- Medical Aid client servicing
- Claims processing
- New business and policy administration
- Health benefits administration
Upon completion, learners will receive the FETC: Long Term Insurance (NQF Level 4) qualification.
Minimum Requirements:
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Grade 12 (Matric) is essential
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Maths: Minimum Level 4 (50%)
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English: Minimum Level 4 (50%)
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Maths Literacy: Minimum Level 5 (60%)
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2nd Language: Minimum Level 4 (50%)
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An incomplete tertiary qualification is an advantage
Additional Requirements:
- Must not be engaged in post-Matric studies or formal employment
- Must not have completed any previous learnership
- Age between 18 – 25 years
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal English)
- Basic computer skills (MS Excel & MS Outlook)
Discovery seeks individuals who are:
- Innovative and critical thinkers
- Detail-oriented and accurate
- Highly organised with good time management skills
- Able to prioritise and work under pressure
- Independent yet collaborative team players
- Service-driven with a sense of urgency
- Open to learning, adaptable, and resilient
How to Apply:
Applications are open for the following service teams:
Learnership – Long Term Insurance – People Living with a Disability