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Discovery Learnership 2026 | Long Term Insurance Learnership for People Living with Disabilities (PWD)

Apply for the Discovery Health Learnership Programme 2026

is inviting applications for its Long Term Insurance Learnership 2026 aimed at People Living with Disabilities (PWD). This exciting opportunity is offered through the Discovery Health GAU Service Team and provides unemployed youth with the chance to gain a nationally recognised qualification while building valuable workplace experience in the financial services industry.

If you are passionate about customer service, administration, healthcare support, or the insurance industry, this learnership could be the ideal opportunity to kickstart your career.

Learnership Overview

Position: Learnership – Long Term Insurance (PWD)
Company:
Business Unit: Discovery Central Services
Function: Learnerships
Qualification: FETC: Long Term Insurance NQF Level 4
Industry: Financial Services / Insurance
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Posted Date: 23 May 2026
Programme Type: Learnership
Target Group: People Living with Disabilities

About Discovery

is one of South Africa’s leading financial services and healthcare companies. The company focuses on making people healthier while protecting and enhancing lives through innovation, insurance, healthcare, wellness programmes, and financial solutions.

Discovery is known for creating opportunities for young people through graduate programmes, internships, and learnerships designed to empower future professionals.

What the Learnership Offers

Successful candidates will receive:

A nationally recognised NQF Level 4 qualification in Long Term Insurance
Structured classroom learning
Practical workplace training
Exposure to the financial services and healthcare administration sector
Real work experience within a professional corporate environment
Skills development and career growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Learners may work within the following areas:

Medical Aid client servicing
Claims administration
Health benefits administration
New business support
Call centre support and customer service
Administrative duties within the healthcare environment

Skills and Personal Attributes Required

Discovery is looking for candidates who are:

Detail-oriented and accurate
Good at problem-solving and critical thinking
Able to work under pressure
Well-organised with strong planning skills
Comfortable working independently and within a team
Service-driven and professional
Adaptable and willing to learn
Strong communicators with excellent English skills

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Grade 12 / Matric certificate
Mathematics: Minimum Level 4 (50%)
English: Minimum Level 4 (50%)
Maths Literacy: Minimum Level 5 (60%)
Second Language: Minimum Level 4 (50%)
Basic computer literacy including MS Excel and MS Outlook

Advantageous

Incomplete tertiary qualification

Important Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this Discovery Learnership, applicants must:

Be living with a disability
Be between 18 and 25 years old
Be unemployed
Not currently studying full-time
Not have completed a previous learnership
Have strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Employment Equity

is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from individuals living with disabilities. The company aims to create an inclusive workplace that supports diversity and equal opportunities.

Why You Should Apply

This learnership is perfect for young South Africans looking to:

Gain corporate work experience
Enter the insurance or healthcare industry
Improve employability skills
Earn a recognised qualification
Build a long-term career within financial services

How to Apply

Visit the official Discovery careers website to submit your application:

Discovery Careers Portal

Apply before positions are filled.

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