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Discovery Insure Learnership 2027: Short-Term Insurance Requirements and How to Apply
Discovery Insure has opened applications for its Short-Term Insurance Learnership, based at 1 Discovery Place in Sandton. The programme gives unemployed matriculants the chance to earn a national qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework while gaining real workplace experience at South Africa’s fastest-growing short-term insurance company.
If you have matric, meet the specific subject requirements below, and are looking for a structured entry point into the insurance industry, this is worth applying for.
About Discovery Insure
Discovery Insure is part of the wider Discovery Group, whose core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. Discovery Insure focuses specifically on motor and home insurance, and is best known for its Vitality Drive programme, which rewards clients for good driving behaviour and has since expanded into European and Middle Eastern markets. The company employs over 1,000 people.
What the Learnership Involves
The Short-Term Insurance Learnership is structured to give learners:
- Exposure to the short-term insurance business industry
- Workplace experience alongside formal, accredited learning
- A national qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) on completion
This is a 2027 intake, based at Discovery’s Sandton office.
Education Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following minimum subject requirements:
- Grade 12 (essential)
- Mathematics, minimum Level 4 (50%) (essential)
- English, minimum Level 4 (50%) (essential)
- Mathematical Literacy, minimum Level 5 (60% or higher) (essential)
- A second language (e.g. home language), minimum Level 4 (50%) (essential)
Note that both Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy are listed as requirements, at different minimum levels, so check your specific results against each line carefully before applying.
Qualifying Criteria for the Learnership
Beyond academic results, applicants must also meet strict eligibility criteria common to accredited learnerships in South Africa:
- Must be a South African citizen by birth
- Must be between 18 and 25 years old during the year of the learnership (2027)
- Must not hold a completed tertiary education qualification
- Must not be studying during the learnership period
- Should not have any formal work experience
- Must be currently unemployed
- Must not be engaged in any post-Matric studies
- Must not have completed any previous learnerships
This is an entry-level opportunity aimed specifically at young matriculants who have not yet moved into tertiary study or the workforce, so candidates already holding a diploma or degree will not qualify.
Employment Equity
Discovery has confirmed that its approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunities employer, Discovery actively encourages and welcomes people with various disabilities to apply.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through Discovery’s official careers portal. You can apply directly online, or start the process using your LinkedIn profile to join Discovery’s talent community and receive relevant job alerts. No closing date is listed on the current posting, so eligible applicants should apply as soon as possible, since learnership intakes are often filled before a formal deadline is published.
Visit the official website to apply online
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualification do I need for the Discovery Insure Learnership? A Grade 12 certificate, with specific minimum results in Mathematics, English, Mathematical Literacy and a second language.
Can I apply if I have a diploma or degree? No. Applicants must not hold a completed tertiary qualification.
Do I need work experience to apply? No. Applicants should not have any formal work experience, since this learnership is designed as an entry-level opportunity.
What is the age requirement? Applicants must be South African citizens by birth, between 18 and 25 years old during the 2027 learnership year.
Can I apply if I am currently studying? No. Applicants must not be engaged in any post-Matric studies during the learnership period.
Where is the learnership based? At Discovery’s offices at 1 Discovery Place, Sandton, Gauteng.
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