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 Location: 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..
Participants will gain exposure to the insurance business environment while completing the structured learnership programme.
Available Discovery Learnership Opportunities
| Learnership | Location | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Insurance | Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha, Eastern Cape | Online |
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.
Learnership Application Closing Date
The closing date is not specified
The opportunities were listed as posted on 24 August 2026. Applicants should check the live Discovery careers listings for the applicable closing date and submit their applications while the positions remain available.