Discovery Long-Term Insurance Learnership 2026 for People Living with Disabilities

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Discovery is inviting eligible young South Africans living with disabilities to apply for its Long-Term Insurance Learnership Programme.

The programme is offered through Discovery Health’s Gauteng Service Team and combines structured learning with practical workplace experience in the financial-services industry.

Successful learners will work toward a nationally recognised Further Education and Training Certificate in Long-Term Insurance at NQF Level 4.

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About Discovery

Discovery is a South African financial-services organisation operating in areas such as healthcare, insurance, investments and banking.

The company’s stated purpose is to help people become healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. Discovery promotes innovation, high performance and meaningful social change through its products, services and employment programmes.

About the Long-Term Insurance Learnership

The Discovery Long-Term Insurance Learnership is designed specifically for young people living with disabilities.

The programme combines:

Structured theoretical learning
Practical workplace experience
Financial-services industry exposure
Customer-service training
Medical-aid administration experience
Insurance-related learning

Learners who successfully complete the programme will obtain a nationally recognised FETC: Long-Term Insurance NQF Level 4 qualification.

Quick Learnership Overview

Learnership detailInformation

Employer	Discovery
Business unit	Discovery Central Services
Team	Discovery Health Gauteng Service Team
Programme	Long-Term Insurance Learnership
Target group	People living with disabilities
Qualification	FETC: Long-Term Insurance
NQF level	Level 4
Industry	Financial services
Minimum qualification	Grade 12
Age requirement	18 to 25 years
Experience required	No previous formal work experience specified
Location	Gauteng
Date advertised	23 May 2026

Who Can Apply?

The programme is intended for applicants who:

Are living with a disability
Have completed Grade 12
Are between 18 and 25 years old
Are not currently employed
Are not enrolled in post-Matric studies
Have not completed a previous learnership
Meet the required school-subject results
Have effective written and verbal English communication skills
Have basic computer skills
Are interested in financial services, healthcare administration and customer service

Minimum Education Requirements

Grade 12 is essential.

Applicants must meet the following subject requirements:

Mathematics: Minimum Level 4 or 50%
English: Minimum Level 4 or 50%
Mathematical Literacy: Minimum Level 5 or 60%
Second language: Minimum Level 4 or 50%

Applicants would generally be expected to meet either the Mathematics requirement or the Mathematical Literacy requirement, depending on the subject completed in Matric.

An incomplete tertiary qualification may be advantageous but is not compulsory.

Specific Programme Requirements

Applicants must:

Be between 18 and 25 years old
Not be engaged in post-Matric studies
Not be formally employed
Not have completed a previous learnership
Be able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
Have basic Microsoft Excel skills
Have basic Microsoft Outlook skills
Be able to participate in structured learning and workplace training
Be a person living with a disability

Possible Areas of Responsibility

Successful learners may be placed in a call-centre or administration environment.

Responsibilities may include:

Medical-aid client servicing
Responding to customer enquiries
Providing information about medical-aid benefits
Assisting with claims-related enquiries
Supporting new-business processes
Health-benefit administration
Capturing and updating customer information
Maintaining accurate client records
Following Discovery’s service procedures
Referring complex matters to the appropriate department
Supporting general call-centre operations

Skills and Personal Attributes

Discovery is looking for applicants who demonstrate:

Innovative thinking
Critical-thinking skills
Problem-solving ability
Good attention to detail
Accuracy
High standards of quality
A systematic and organised approach to work
Time-management skills
Planning ability
Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as part of a team
A service-driven attitude
A sense of urgency
Adaptability
Willingness to accept feedback and learn from it

Computer Skills Required

Applicants should have basic computer skills, particularly in:

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Email communication
Basic data capturing
Navigating computer systems
Entering and updating customer information

Applicants do not necessarily need advanced computer knowledge, but they should be comfortable using basic workplace software.

Qualification Learners Will Receive

Successful completion of the programme leads to a:

Further Education and Training Certificate: Long-Term Insurance at NQF Level 4

This qualification may help learners build foundational knowledge and practical skills relevant to:

Insurance administration
Financial services
Customer service
Call-centre operations
Medical-aid administration
Claims processing
New-business administration
Client relationship management

Documents Required

Applicants should prepare the following documents:

Updated CV
Certified copy of a South African identity document
Certified copy of a Matric certificate
Certified copy of a recent academic record or statement of results
Proof of disability or supporting medical documentation, where requested
Copies of incomplete tertiary qualifications, where applicable
Proof of address, where required

Documents should be clear, readable and correctly uploaded.

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How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through Discovery’s official careers platform.

Applicants should:

Visit the official Discovery careers website.
Search for Learnership: Long Term Insurance – PWD.
Open the vacancy listing.
Sign in to an existing candidate profile or create a new profile.
Complete all required personal and educational information.
Upload an updated CV and supporting documents.
Review the application carefully.
Submit the application online.

Only use Discovery’s official recruitment platform when applying.

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Important Application Advice

Before submitting the application, check that:

Your Matric subject percentages meet the minimum requirements.
Your date of birth confirms that you fall within the required age range.
Your CV clearly states that you are currently unemployed.
Your CV includes your basic computer skills.
All uploaded documents are readable.
Your phone number and email address are correct.
You have not previously completed another learnership.

Do not submit false information or altered documents.

Employment Equity

Discovery states that its approved Employment Equity Plan and employment targets will be considered during the recruitment process.

As an equal-opportunity employer, the company actively encourages people living with different disabilities to apply.

Applicants may be required to provide appropriate supporting documentation during the recruitment process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Discovery learnership for?

The programme is specifically intended for young people living with disabilities.

What qualification is required?

Applicants must have completed Grade 12 and meet the required subject percentages.

What is the age requirement?

Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old.

Can employed applicants apply?

No. Applicants must not be formally employed.

Can students apply?

Applicants must not currently be engaged in post-Matric studies.

Can someone who completed another learnership apply?

No. Applicants must not have completed a previous learnership.

What qualification will learners receive?

Successful learners will receive an FETC in Long-Term Insurance at NQF Level 4.

Is computer knowledge required?

Yes. Applicants should have basic Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook skills.

What work may learners perform?

Possible duties include medical-aid client servicing, claims support, new-business administration and health-benefit administration.

Is a completed tertiary qualification required?

No. An incomplete tertiary qualification may be advantageous, but Grade 12 is the essential minimum qualification.

iYouth Application Tips

Your CV should clearly show your Matric results, age, employment status and computer skills.

Include the percentages or achievement levels obtained for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, English and your second language.

Mention any experience involving customer service, school leadership, volunteering, administration, teamwork or computer use, even when it was unpaid.

Use a professional email address and make sure your phone remains active after applying.

Never pay anyone who claims they can secure a Discovery learnership for you. Legitimate applications are completed through the official careers platform without an application fee.

iYouth Disclaimer

iYouth.co.za is not Discovery and is not involved in the recruitment, shortlisting or selection process.

This article is provided to help applicants understand the advertised opportunity. Candidates must verify the requirements and application instructions through Discovery’s official recruitment platform before applying.

iYouth does not charge applicants and cannot guarantee placement, an interview or acceptance into the programme.

Final Thoughts

The Discovery Long-Term Insurance Learnership offers young people living with disabilities an opportunity to obtain an NQF Level 4 qualification while gaining practical workplace experience in the financial-services industry.

Applicants who are aged 18 to 25, have Grade 12, meet the required subject results and have not previously completed a learnership should prepare their documents and submit an online application through Discovery’s official careers platform.