Discovery Health Long Term Insurance Learnership 2026 – KZN

Discovery Health is offering a Long Term Insurance Learnership through its KZN Service Team. The programme combines structured learning with practical workplace experience in the financial services industry and leads to a nationally recognised Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Long Term Insurance, NQF Level 4.

The opportunity is aimed at young applicants who have completed Grade 12 and meet the programme's academic and other eligibility requirements.

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About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. The company invests in individuals who support its values and are committed to delivering quality service and contributing to positive change.

Quick Learnership Overview

What the Learnership Offers

The programme combines theoretical learning with workplace experience in the financial services industry.

Learners will gain exposure to areas such as:

• Long-term insurance.

• Client servicing.

• Claims.

• Business initiatives.

• Compliance.

• Medical aid client servicing.

• New business and health benefits administration.

What You Need to Qualify

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have completed Grade 12.

• Be between 18 and 25 years old.

• Not be engaged in post-Matric studies.

• Not have a completed tertiary qualification.

• Not have formal employment experience. Part-time informal work experience is advantageous.

• Not have completed a previous learnership.

• Have effective written and verbal English communication skills.

• Possess basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

An incomplete tertiary qualification may be an advantage.

Academic Requirements

Applicants must meet the specified subject marks:

Applicants should check their Matric results against the stated subject requirements before applying.

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What You Will Do

The learnership includes exposure to client servicing and administration in the insurance and healthcare environment.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with client servicing and claims-related queries.

• Supporting new business and health benefits administration.

• Responding to stakeholders through telephone and other servicing channels.

• Following up on queries until they are resolved.

• Providing customer-centred service.

• Keeping up to date with product changes.

• Learning and using the business's digital servicing tools.

• Working towards service delivery performance targets.

These responsibilities reflect the functions described in the advert, including roles that successful candidates may perform after completing the learnership.

Skills You'll Need

Discovery highlights the following personal attributes and skills:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Time management and planning.

• Ability to prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• A sense of urgency and teamwork.

• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and learn from feedback.

• Basic Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills.

• Effective written and verbal English communication.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply through the official Discovery Careers website.

Application steps:

1. Visit the Discovery Careers Website.

2. Search for Learnership – Long Term Insurance (KZN).

3. Open the vacancy and review the latest application instructions.

4. Complete the online application and provide the information requested.

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Important: The supplied advert does not state a closing date. Check the official vacancy page to confirm whether applications are still open before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What qualification does the Discovery learnership offer?

It leads to a nationally recognised FETC: Long Term Insurance, NQF Level 4 qualification.

2. Who can apply?

Applicants aged 18–25 who have Grade 12 and meet the academic and other eligibility requirements may apply.

3. Is Matric compulsory?

Yes. Grade 12 is essential.

4. Can I apply if I have a tertiary qualification?

The advert states that applicants must not have a completed tertiary qualification. An incomplete tertiary qualification may be an advantage.

5. Can I apply if I have worked before?

The advert states that applicants must not have formal employment experience. Part-time informal work experience is advantageous.

6. Can I apply if I have completed another learnership?

No. Applicants must not have completed a previous learnership.

7. What computer skills are required?

Applicants must have basic computer skills, mainly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.

8. What is the closing date?

The supplied advert does not specify a closing date. Applicants should check the official Discovery Careers website for the current status of the vacancy.

iYouth Learnership Application Tips

• Confirm that you meet the age and academic requirements.

• Check your Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, English and second-language marks.

• Highlight your communication, customer service and computer skills.

• Be honest about your employment and study history.

• Use the official Discovery Careers website to apply and verify the latest vacancy details.

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