Description
Discovery Health’s Long Term Insurance Learnership gives young people living with disabilities a route into financial-services work while completing a recognised NQF Level 4 qualification. The workplace component is linked to Discovery Health’s service environment, where learners can gain experience in areas such as medical-aid client service, claims, new business and health-benefit administration.
This programme is best suited to someone who has completed Matric, is currently unemployed and wants structured training rather than a general entry-level job. Because the learning and practical components run together, participants need to be prepared for both formal assessments and day-to-day workplace responsibilities.
Available Position
📌 PWD Learnership – Long Term Insurance
About Discovery Health
Discovery Health operates within the broader Discovery group and works across health administration and financial services. This learnership is attached to the Western Cape service team, giving learners exposure to customer-facing work and administrative processes used in a large health and insurance business.
Eligibility
- Grade 12 is essential.
- Applicants must be living with a disability.
- Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old.
- Applicants must not be engaged in post-Matric studies or formal employment.
- Applicants must not have completed a previous learnership.
- Effective written and spoken English communication is required.
- Basic computer ability is required, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Matric Subject Requirements
- Mathematics: minimum Level 4 / 50%.
- English: minimum Level 4 / 50%.
- Mathematical Literacy: minimum Level 5 / 60%.
- Second language: minimum Level 4 / 50%.
The advert also notes that an incomplete tertiary qualification may be an advantage, but it is not listed as an essential requirement.
What You Could Be Doing
The workplace part of the learnership can include call-centre and service work connected with medical-aid clients. Learners may gain exposure to claims, new-business processes and health-benefit administration. This means the programme is likely to suit candidates who are comfortable communicating with people, working accurately with information and following service procedures.
Skills That Matter
Discovery highlights problem solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, time management and the ability to prioritise work under pressure. The team also needs people who can work independently when required but still contribute well in a group. A service-focused attitude is important because much of the practical exposure relates to clients and administrative support.
What This Learnership Could Help You Build
The formal outcome is an FETC: Long Term Insurance NQF Level 4 qualification. Alongside that qualification, the practical part can help a learner build experience in customer service, insurance-related administration, claims processes and professional workplace communication. Those skills can be useful when applying for later roles in insurance, healthcare administration, contact centres or financial services.
What to Check Before You Apply
- Confirm that your age falls within the stated 18 to 25 range.
- Check that you are not currently employed or enrolled in post-Matric studies.
- Make sure you have not already completed another learnership.
- Compare your Matric marks with the subject thresholds in the advert.
- Update your CV so your contact details and education information are easy to verify.
- The public vacancy does not state a closing date, so apply while the official application page remains open.
How to Apply
Applications are completed through Discovery’s official careers portal. Use the application page below and make sure the information you submit matches your Matric results and current employment or study status.
Final Summary
The Discovery Long Term Insurance Learnership is a structured entry route for young people living with disabilities who meet the Matric, age and employment-status requirements. It combines an NQF Level 4 insurance qualification with practical experience in a customer-service and health-administration environment.
