Looking for a way to start a career in insurance right now? Sanlam Group is offering a Claims Assessor learnership for 2026, and it could be your foot‑in‑the‑door.
What the opportunity is
The learnership is based in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will work as a Learner Claims Assessor, helping the team check insurance claims, verify documents, capture claim details and inform clients about the status of their claims.
Who can apply
You must have a Matric certificate. No diploma, degree or prior work experience is required. The role is open to South African citizens who can work online and have basic computer skills.
What you will gain
- Hands‑on experience in the insurance and financial services sector.
- Training in claims processing, document verification and client communication.
- Development of attention‑to‑detail, data‑entry and basic calculation abilities.
- Insight into Sanlam’s product range, such as funeral cover, education savings and life cover.
- Professional workplace habits like meeting service‑level agreements and maintaining quality standards.
How to apply (step‑by‑step)
- Visit the official vacancy page: Apply for the Sanlam Claims Assessor Learnership 2026.
- Read the full description and note any additional document requests.
- Create a candidate profile or log in if you already have one.
- Complete all mandatory fields in the application form.
- Upload an up‑to‑date CV, a copy of your Matric certificate and a copy of your ID.
- Double‑check that every detail is correct.
- Submit the application online.
Tips to improve your chances
- Make sure your CV highlights any customer‑service or computer‑based tasks you have done, even in school projects.
- Proofread your application for spelling and grammar – clarity matters.
- Show that you can work accurately and meet deadlines; mention any experience with meeting targets.
- Emphasise traits Sanlam values: resilience, teamwork, innovation and dependability.
- If the portal asks for extra documents, upload them promptly.
Next steps
Because the closing date is not listed, apply as soon as possible. Keep a copy of your submitted application for reference. Even if you are not shortlisted, the experience of applying will help you with future opportunities.
