Absa Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnerships 2026

Absa invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership Programme 2026.

Learnership Application Closing Date: 27 July 2026

Learnership Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, with travel required within Gauteng and/or KwaZulu-Natal

Absa Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership 2026

Absa is recruiting unemployed graduates for a full-time Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership based in Johannesburg.

The programme combines structured theoretical learning with practical workplace training in microinsurance, sales, customer engagement and financial services.

Successful learners will help promote accessible and affordable insurance products to individuals and communities while developing practical sales, relationship-management and administrative skills.

Applicants must be unemployed, not currently studying and willing to travel within Gauteng and, where required, KwaZulu-Natal.

Learnership Programme Overview

Company: Absa
Programme: Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership
Job requisition number: R-15989084
Employment type: Full-time learnership
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Travel requirement: Gauteng and/or KwaZulu-Natal
Minimum qualification: Business Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
Driver’s licence: Required
Access to a vehicle: Required
Closing date: 27 July 2026
Application method: Online

Purpose of the Learnership

The purpose of the programme is to equip unemployed youth with the skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to build careers in microinsurance and financial services.

Learners will gain exposure to:

Insurance sales
Customer engagement
Financial inclusion
Relationship management
Community outreach
Insurance applications
Policy administration
Claims support
Regulatory compliance
Sales performance management

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

Have completed Matric or Grade 12.
Hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
Be currently unemployed.
Not be studying.
Have a clear criminal record.
Have a clear credit record.
Hold a valid driver’s licence.
Have access to a vehicle.
Be willing to travel within Gauteng and/or KwaZulu-Natal.
Have basic computer literacy.
Be available for full-time participation.

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have completed a relevant qualification such as:

Business Management
Business Administration
Commerce
Marketing
Sales Management
Financial Management
Insurance
Economics
Another related business qualification

A completed Business Diploma or degree is essential.

Driver’s Licence and Vehicle Requirement

Applicants must have:

A valid driver’s licence; and
Access to a reliable vehicle.

The role involves community engagement and travel, so successful candidates must be able to visit customers, community organisations and programme locations where required.

Applicants should consider fuel, vehicle maintenance and travel availability before applying.

Key Responsibilities

Successful learners will be responsible for:

Promoting microinsurance products.
Selling suitable insurance solutions.
Engaging individuals and community groups.
Building relationships with customers.
Providing professional customer service.
Assisting clients with insurance applications.
Responding to policy-related queries.
Supporting customers during claims processes.
Capturing client information accurately.
Maintaining detailed customer records.
Participating in outreach and awareness campaigns.
Meeting sales and programme performance targets.
Developing product and industry knowledge.

Promoting Microinsurance Products

The learner will help introduce affordable insurance products to individuals and communities.

Responsibilities may include:

Explaining available insurance products.
Identifying customer needs.
Recommending suitable cover.
Explaining costs and benefits.
Answering customer questions.
Helping clients make informed decisions.
Promoting responsible and affordable insurance choices.

Customer Relationship Management

Successful candidates must be able to build trust with customers from different backgrounds.

They will be expected to:

Communicate clearly and respectfully.
Listen to customer needs.
Maintain strong client relationships.
Provide accurate information.
Respond to queries professionally.
Follow up with clients.
Protect confidential customer information.
Deliver a positive customer experience.

Insurance Applications and Policy Support

Learners will assist customers throughout the insurance lifecycle.

This may include:

Completing application forms.
Capturing personal and policy information.
Checking documents for completeness.
Explaining policy terms.
Responding to policy queries.
Supporting policy amendments.
Assisting with claims-related enquiries.
Referring complex matters to the relevant team.

Community Outreach Responsibilities

The role may involve participation in:

Community awareness campaigns.
Financial-literacy activities.
Insurance education sessions.
Local outreach programmes.
Customer-acquisition initiatives.
Community events.
Presentations to groups and organisations.

Applicants should be confident speaking with individuals and groups in community settings.

Regulatory Compliance

Successful learners must ensure that all sales and customer activities comply with company and regulatory requirements.

This may include:

Providing accurate product information.
Following approved sales procedures.
Protecting customer data.
Maintaining proper records.
Avoiding misleading sales practices.
Completing compliance documentation.
Escalating irregular or high-risk matters.

Sales and Performance Targets

Learners will be expected to work towards sales and programme targets.

This may include:

Reaching prospective customers.
Completing applications.
Following up on potential sales.
Meeting agreed activity targets.
Monitoring personal performance.
Improving sales techniques.
Participating in coaching sessions.

Candidates should be goal-oriented, resilient and comfortable working in a performance-driven environment.

Skills and Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate:

Strong customer-service skills.
Empathy.
Excellent verbal communication.
Strong written communication.
Persuasive ability.
Influencing skills.
Relationship-building ability.
Administrative accuracy.
Attention to detail.
Interpersonal skills.
Community-engagement ability.
Basic computer literacy.
Ability to learn quickly.
Adaptability.
Ability to work under pressure.

Computer Skills

Applicants should have basic knowledge of:

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Digital application systems
Customer-management platforms
Online communication tools

Applicants should list relevant computer skills clearly in their CVs.

Preferred Experience

The following experience will be advantageous:

Call-centre experience.
Sales experience.
Customer-service experience.
Insurance experience.
Financial-services experience.
Community engagement.
Field sales.
Administrative work.

Previous experience is advantageous but is not listed as a compulsory requirement.

Behavioural Attributes

Suitable candidates should be:

Self-motivated.
Resilient.
Goal-oriented.
Ethical.
Professional.
Hard-working.
Customer-focused.
Reliable.
Confident.
Able to work independently.
Able to work as part of a team.
Passionate about helping people.
Interested in making a positive social impact.

What the Learnership Offers

Successful learners will receive:

Practical workplace experience.
Accredited training.
Structured skills development.
Mentorship.
Coaching.
Exposure to the insurance industry.
Sales and customer-service experience.
Community-development exposure.
Opportunities to build professional networks.
A foundation for a career in financial services.

Who Should Apply?

The programme is suitable for:

Unemployed Business graduates.
Graduates interested in insurance.
Applicants interested in sales.
Young people passionate about financial inclusion.
Candidates who enjoy community engagement.
Applicants with strong communication skills.
Graduates willing to travel.
Candidates with a valid driver’s licence and vehicle.
Applicants interested in building a financial-services career.

Documents Applicants Should Prepare

Applicants should prepare:

An updated CV.
A copy of their South African identity document.
A copy of their Matric certificate.
A copy of their Business Diploma or degree.
A complete academic transcript.
A copy of their valid driver’s licence.
Proof of access to a vehicle, where requested.
Any additional documents requested through the Absa application portal.

Applicants should ensure that all documents are clear and current.

How to Apply for the Absa Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership 2026

Applications must be submitted online through the official Absa careers platform.

Click here to apply for the Absa Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership 2026

Use the following details to identify the opportunity:

Position: Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership
Job requisition number: R-15989084

Applicants should:

Open the official vacancy page.
Create or sign in to an applicant profile.
Complete all compulsory application sections.
Upload an updated CV.
Upload qualification and supporting documents.
Confirm driver’s licence and vehicle availability.
Review the application carefully.
Submit it before the closing date.

Learnership Application Closing Date

Applications close on 27 July 2026.

Applicants should submit immediately because the programme closes soon.

Important Application Advice

Before submitting the application, confirm that:

You are unemployed.
You are not currently studying.
You have completed Matric.
You hold a Business Diploma or degree.
You have a clear criminal record.
You have a clear credit record.
You have a valid driver’s licence.
You have access to a vehicle.
You are willing to travel.
Your CV reflects relevant sales and customer-service skills.
Your application is submitted by 27 July 2026.

About Absa

Absa is a financial-services organisation operating across banking, insurance, investments and related services.

Its microinsurance programmes aim to improve access to affordable insurance products while supporting financial inclusion in underserved communities.