Learnership - Long Term Insurance

Discovery Limited; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Gqeberha is offering a Learnership in Long Term Insurance. This program provides structured learning and workplace experience in the Financial Services industry, culminating in a recognized qualification. Ideal candidates are between 18 and 25 years old, possess strong communication skills, and have completed Grade 12 with specific academic requirements. This opportunity fosters growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Mathematics minimum Level 4 (50%) required.
• English minimum Level 4 (50%) required.
• Mathematics Literacy minimum Level 5 (60%) required.
• Second language minimum Level 4 (50%) required.
• An incomplete tertiary qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Medical Aid client servicing via call center.
• Assisting with claims and new business.
• Health benefits administration.

Skills

Innovative/ critical thinking

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to prioritize tasks

Team player

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Discovery Health (ECP Service Team - Cost) Learnership: Long Term Insurance

About Discovery

Discovery’s 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.

About Discovery Health ECP

The Eastern Cape Service team (ECPST) is the newest service team in health operations, having grown quickly from under 60 people to over 1100 staff in a few short years, opening up doors to a number of inimitable opportunities for growth and development over this period. ECPST has a unique reporting structure, in that it is further divided into Algoa Bay and Greater Karoo service teams. Both teams are incredibly diverse with a palpable energy akin to no other within Discovery.

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 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 levels of accuracy
• Sets high standards for quality and quantity and works in a systematic, methodical and orderly manner.
• Time management and planning skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team orientated environment
• Service driven, a sense of urgency and a team player.
• Adapts to changing circumstances and handles criticism well and learns from it.
  
  

Education And Experience

Grade 12 is essential.

• Maths (Minimum Level 4 – 50%)
• English (Minimum Level 4 – 50%)
• Maths Literacy (Minimum Level 5 - 60% )
• 2nd language (Minimum Level 4 – 50%)
  
  

May have an incomplete tertiary qualification (advantage)

Specific Requirements

• Not be engaged in post Matric studies or formal employment;
• Not have completed any previous Learnership.
• Be between the ages of 18 and 25 years;
• Have effective communication skills in the written & verbal English language;
• Possess basic computer skills mainly MS Excel & MS Outlook
  
  

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.