Learnership - Long Term Insurance (People Living With A Disability)

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

Job summary

A leading health services provider in South Africa is offering a Learnership for Long Term Insurance aimed at individuals living with disabilities. This program provides structured learning alongside workplace experience, ultimately leading to a nationally recognised qualification. Suitable candidates are required to have at least a Grade 12 certificate and must be between 18 and 25 years of age. The role emphasizes client servicing in a dynamic call centre environment and values diverse perspectives. Full-time employment type is mandated for this position.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with essential subject levels.
• Not engaged in post Matric studies or employment.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Client servicing, claims, and health benefits administration at Discovery Health.
• Complete structured learning components and workplace experience.

Skills

Innovative / critical thinking and problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Time management and planning

Ability to work independently

Service driven

Education

Grade 12

Maths (Minimum Level 4)

English (Minimum Level 4)

Maths Literacy (Minimum Level 5)

Second language (Minimum Level 4)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Learnership - Long Term Insurance (People living with a Disability)

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Discovery Health (KZN Service Team) Learnership : Long Term Insurance (People living with Disability)

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.

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 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%)
• Second 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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other