If you’re a South African teenager or young adult who is still looking for a job, you might want to see what Old Mutual has to offer. They are running a new training program called the CGIC Learnership for Unemployed Youth for the 2025/2026 year. It’s a full‑time job that will give you real work experience, a recognised qualification, and a chance to get inside a big African insurance company. The program ends on 6 November 2025 at 11:59 pm, and you can start working in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
What the Learnership Looks Like
The CGIC Learnership is a place where you will spend most of the week learning about insurance and business. You will be guided by a mentor who will show you how the different departments work together. Old Mutual wants to give you a clear path from the classroom to the office. While you are learning, you will also be doing real tasks that help the company. After you finish the program, you will receive a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 5 certificate, which is a higher or advanced diploma. That certificate is useful if you want to stay in the insurance field or move on to other jobs in business.
The training is split into a few parts:
- Classroom time – lessons on math, business writing, and data handling.
- On‑the‑job practice – you will shadow people in different roles and sometimes handle small projects of your own.
- Mentoring – a senior employee will check in with you to see how things are going and give advice.
You will also be part of a team that looks at how customers interact with insurance products. That means you will practice listening, asking questions, and solving problems.
Who Can Join?
If you are a South African citizen, you need to have finished high school (Matric) by 31 December 2024 and have taken Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. You must be 18 to 35 years old and have not worked for more than 12 months. If you are currently studying, you will not be able to apply. A clean credit report and no criminal record are required. You also need to have passed at least one English test during high school. This list is simple so you can check if you fit the criteria before you start.
What You’ll Need to Send
Before you hit the submit button, you must upload copies of the following documents:
- A certified copy of your Matric certificate that shows you studied Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
- Your full academic transcript, if you have one.
- A certified copy of your ID.
- A document that confirms your credit and criminal records are clear.
These papers prove you meet the rules and help the hiring team confirm your background quickly.
Skills and Strengths They Look For
Old Mutual wants people who can think about problems, talk to customers, and work well with others. Below are some of the main traits they want:
- Thinking about solutions – can break down a problem and find a way forward.
- Talking to customers – clear communication so the customer feels heard.
- Making sense of data – can read numbers and turn them into useful information.
- Finding answers – looks for evidence, checks facts, and solves the issue.
They also value people who can manage tasks, stay organized, and keep the team on track. You should be comfortable asking for help when something feels confusing, and you should be ready to learn from mistakes.
Why This Might Be Good for You
Getting a certificate from a well‑known company can open doors. You will have a piece of paper that shows you know about insurance, business, and customer service. It also gives you a chance to keep a steady job while you learn. Even if you later decide to study further, this experience will show employers you can handle real work.
Old Mutual is an equal‑opportunity employer. They specifically encourage people who belong to under‑represented groups, such as people with disabilities, to apply. So if you come from a background that is not often seen in big companies, this program may be a good match.
How to Apply
If you think you fit the description, go to the Old Mutual Careers portal and fill out the application online. Make sure all of your documents are uploaded correctly before you hit the send button.
Apply for the Old Mutual Insure – CGIC Learnership 2025/2026 here – it’s a single step to start your journey into insurance and business.
The application deadline is 6 November 2025, so don’t wait too long. Good luck, and we hope you join the program to build a bright future.