Oss Hastings Learnership

Outsurance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African insurance company is offering a Learnership program focused on providing unemployed youth with crucial work experience in the Financial and Insurance industry. Ideal candidates must have a Matric qualification, be South African citizens aged 18-35, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role involves working various shifts and gaining invaluable industry exposure.

Qualifications

• South African citizen required.
• Unemployed within the last 6 months.
• Ages 18 - 35 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured work-based Learnership program.
• Work various shifts as per roster.
• Engage professionally and build relationships.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Takes initiative

Ability to multitask

Self-motivated

Education

Matric

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

OUTsurance has been propelling the South African insurance industry forward for the last 24 years.

As leaders in the field, we're always looking for innovative ways to create digitally-advanced solutions, without losing sight of our human values.

Our continued success can be attributed to OUTstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise.

If you're keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of friendly 'gees', this could be the career opportunity you've been looking for.

Job Description

The Learnership is a structured work-based program, affording unemployed youth work experience in our company. This program gives unemployed youth workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills in order to assist them in the future with their chosen occupations.

The successful applicants will enter into a fixed term Learnership agreement (not an employment contract) with the company and receive a stipend of R ___________. This is a learning opportunity for unemployed youth that has a passion for call centre and would like to gain experience in order to pursue a career in the Financial and Insurance industry.

Working Hours: You will be required to work the following shifts based on a pre-determined roster:

• Friday to Monday – 9 hours
• Saturdays – 8 hours
• Sundays – 5 hours

You will get 2 week days off (This will either be Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays). 1 day out of the week will be dedicated to Full Qualifications training on-site.

Public Holidays: You will be required to work a full day during South African Public holiday if you are scheduled on the day, unless it's a public holiday in the UK.

Competencies: The successful individual would need to demonstrate the below listed competencies at an advanced level:

• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
• Takes initiative
• Engages professionally
• Adapts and responds positively to change
• The ability to multitask and handle stress
• Communication skills
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• No work experience required
• South African citizen
• Not previously on a Learnership with INSET
• Between the ages of 18 & 35
• Unemployed in the last 6 months

Additional Information

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.