Discovery invites unemployed South African youth with Grade 12 to apply for its Short-Term Insurance and Long-Term Insurance Learnership Programmes for 2026/2027.
Learnership Application Closing Date: Not specified in the supplied information
Learnership Locations: Sandton, Gauteng and Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Discovery Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Discovery is offering learnership opportunities designed to provide participants with both a nationally recognised qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework and practical workplace experience within the insurance industry.
Two opportunities are currently listed:
- Short-Term Insurance Learnership.
- Long-Term Insurance Learnership.
Participants will gain exposure to the insurance business environment while completing the structured learnership programme.
Learnership Programme Overview
Organisation: Discovery
Programme: Insurance Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Fields: Short-Term Insurance and Long-Term Insurance
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12
Employment Status: Unemployed
Previous Formal Work Experience: Not permitted according to the supplied requirements
Previous Learnership: Must not have completed one
Closing Date: Not specified
Application Method: Online
Available Discovery Learnership Opportunities
| Learnership | Location | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Short-Term Insurance | Sandton, Gauteng | Online |
| Long-Term Insurance | Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha, Eastern Cape | Online |
Short-Term Insurance Learnership
The Short-Term Insurance Learnership is based at:
1 Discovery Place, Sandton, Gauteng
The programme provides participants with exposure to the Short-Term Insurance industry while working towards the applicable national qualification.
Click here to apply for Discovery Short-Term Insurance Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Long-Term Insurance Learnership
Discovery is also recruiting applicants for a Long-Term Insurance Learnership based in:
Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Participants will gain workplace exposure to the Long-Term Insurance environment.
Click here to apply for Discovery Long-Term Insurance Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Grade 12 Requirements
The supplied information lists the following Grade 12 subject requirements:
- Mathematics: Minimum Level 4 / 50%.
- English: Minimum Level 4 / 50%.
- Mathematical Literacy: Minimum Level 5 / 60%.
- Second language, such as a home language: Minimum Level 4 / 50%.
There is an apparent ambiguity in the supplied requirements because both Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy are listed as essential, even though learners normally take one of these subjects rather than both.
Applicants should therefore check the requirements displayed on the specific Discovery careers listing for the learnership they intend to apply for.
Other Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens by birth.
- Be unemployed.
- Not have completed a tertiary education qualification.
- Not be studying during the learnership period.
- Not be engaged in post-Matric studies.
- Have no formal work experience.
- Not have completed a previous learnership.
Applicants should ensure they meet the requirements of the specific Short-Term or Long-Term Insurance vacancy before applying.
What the Learnership Offers
The programme is intended to provide:
- A structured learning experience.
- Progress towards a nationally registered qualification.
- Practical workplace experience.
- Exposure to the insurance industry.
- Experience within either Long-Term or Short-Term Insurance.
How to Apply for Discovery Learnerships 2026/2027
Applications must be submitted online through the official Discovery careers website.
Short-Term Insurance Learnership – Sandton
Click here to apply for Discovery Short-Term Insurance Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Long-Term Insurance Learnership – Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha
Click here to apply for Discovery Long-Term Insurance Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Applicants should apply using the link that corresponds with their preferred learnership and location.
Learnership Application Closing Date
The closing date is:
Not specified in the supplied information
The opportunities were listed as posted on 25 August 2026. Applicants should check the live Discovery careers listings for the applicable closing date and submit their applications while the positions remain available.
Important Application Notes
- Grade 12 is required.
- Applicants must be unemployed.
- Applicants must not have completed a tertiary qualification.
- Applicants must not be studying during the learnership.
- Applicants must not have formal work experience.
- Previous learnership participation is not permitted.
- The Short-Term Insurance opportunity is based in Sandton.
- The Long-Term Insurance opportunity is based in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha.
- The supplied Grade 12 requirements list both Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy as essential; applicants should confirm the exact subject requirement on the relevant Discovery vacancy page.
- Applications must be submitted online through Discovery Careers.