Marsh McLennan Learnership Programme 2026

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance broker is offering a 12-month Learnership Programme for Matriculants in Johannesburg. Participants will gain workplace exposure, complete their Higher Certificate in Short Term Insurance, and receive a monthly stipend. Eligible candidates must hold a Matric certificate, be South African citizens aged 18-25, and be available to start on 1st February 2026.

Benefits

Monthly stipend

Opportunities for long-term career development

Qualifications

• Matric certificate and/or statement of results as proof that they have passed matric in 2024 or prior.
• South African citizen between the ages of 18 and 25 years.
• Available to start 1st February 2026.

Responsibilities

• Participate in workplace exposure through a structured learnership programme.
• Complete the Higher Certificate in Short Term Insurance.
• Receive a monthly stipend during the programme.

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Job description

Overview

Are you a Matriculant looking to kickstart your career with the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser? Look no further!

We are offering a limited number of opportunities to Matriculants who would like to gain workplace exposure.

Our 12-month Learnership Programme gives young individuals an opportunity to study and receive on the job training.

Locations: Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Sandton, Stellenbosch

Duration: 12 months (Fixed Term Contract)

What can you expect

• To be part of a great working culture and a programme that will support, develop and challenge you.

• Qualification at the end of the 12 months (Higher Certificate in Short Term Insurance)

• Monthly stipend for the duration of the Learnership Programme

• Opportunity to build a long-term career with MMC

Qualifying Criteria

• Matric/Grade 12 with English as a first or second language AND Maths or Maths Literacy

• Candidates MUST be in possession of a matric certificate and/or statement of results as proof that they have passed matric in 2024 or prior

• South African citizen

• Between the ages of 18 and 25 years

• Available to start 1st February 2026

• Reside in or close to the area in which the opportunity is available

• Should not have previously participated in any SETA funded initiative

• Should not be participating in any post Matric studies or formal employment

Documents to upload

• CV

• ID copy

• Matric certificate and/or statement

Closing date: 26 September 2025 and no late applications will be accepted.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are also committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at [e-mail] to discuss any specific needs. Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.