Learnership - Long Term Insurance

Medical Aid, Bank, Insurance, Invest & Vitality; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company in Durban is offering a learnership in Long Term Insurance. This position provides a path to achieving a nationally recognized FETC qualification, alongside hands-on experience in client servicing and claims handling. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 qualification and must not be engaged in post-matric studies or formal employment. The role requires innovative thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential with minimum levels for Mathematics and English.
• Not engaged in post-matric studies or formal employment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Client servicing, claims handling, and administration for medical aid.
• Gaining practical experience in a dynamic financial services environment.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Service-oriented

Basic computer skills (MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification (incomplete advantage)

Job description

Discovery Health (KZN Service Team)

Learnership : Long Term Insurance

About Discovery

Discoverys core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose of the role

This Learnership leads to a nationally recognised FETC: Long Term Insurance NQF Level 4 qualification, which consists of structured learning components combined with practical/workplace experience in the Financial Services industry.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to:

Long Term Insurance Discovery Health:

Call Centre: Medical Aid client servicing, claims, new business, and health benefits administration

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Innovative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• High standards for quality and quantity, working systematically, methodically, and in an organized manner
• Time management and planning skills
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in high-pressure environments
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Service-oriented with a sense of urgency and team spirit
• Adaptability to changing circumstances, receptive to constructive criticism, and willing to learn

Education and Experience

Grade 12 is essential.

• Mathematics (Minimum Level 4, 50%)
• English (Minimum Level 4, 50%)
• Mathematics Literacy (Minimum Level 5, 60%)
• Second language (Minimum Level 4, 50%)

May have an incomplete tertiary qualification (advantage)

Specific Requirements:

• Not engaged in post-matric studies or formal employment
• Not have completed any previous learnership
• Between 18 and 25 years of age
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Basic computer skills, mainly MS Excel and MS Outlook

Employment Equity

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered during recruitment. As an equal opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome applicants with disabilities.

Key Skills

Sales experience, time management, marketing, customer service, communication skills, retail sales, business management, outside sales, telemarketing, insurance sales, Medicare, phone etiquette

Employment Type: Temp

Experience: N/A

Vacancy: 1