Insurance Learnership at iMas Insurance Brokers

iMas Insurance Brokers, an authorized financial services provider renowned for delivering comprehensive financing and insurance solutions, invites passionate and driven candidates to apply for the Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance Learnership Programme. This structured 12-month development initiative is specifically tailored for unemployed South African youth from designated groups who aspire to establish a successful and sustainable career in the insurance and financial services sector.

Successful candidates will embark on a comprehensive learning journey that integrates accredited theoretical study with vital on-the-job practical training. Participants will work under the guidance of seasoned insurance professionals, gaining firsthand exposure to sales, administration, risk assessment, and financial compliance while earning a nationally recognized NQF Level 4 Insurance Qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Insurance Administration: Assist with daily insurance policy administration, data capturing, and client policy servicing in accordance with company quality standards.

• Sales Support & Negotiation: Learn and apply effective selling, negotiation, and customer relationship techniques to support short-term and long-term insurance portfolios.

• Risk Assessment & Compliance: Conduct foundational research and utilize numeracy skills to evaluate basic insurance risks in strict adherence to FAIS and industry compliance regulations.

• Client Communication: Maintain high standards of customer service by delivering accurate, professional, and empathetic communication to policyholders.

• Personal Financial Management: Apply principles of personal financial planning and risk mitigation throughout the practical workplace modules.

• Portfolio of Evidence (PoE): Complete all required classroom assessments, assignments, and practical workplace logs on time to achieve formal qualification.

Why Join the Company

At iMas Insurance Brokers, talent development and community empowerment form the foundation of our culture. Joining this programme provides you with a monthly stipend allowance of R6,000 for the duration of the 12-month contract, structured mentorship from industry experts, and an accelerated pathway toward professional registration in South Africa's vibrant financial sector.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

• Highlight Mathematical and Analytical Skills: Clearly showcase your Grade 12 results in Mathematics or Accounting at the top of your CV, as quantitative acumen is a core evaluation metric for insurance risk analysis.

• Emphasize Clear Availability: State explicitly in your summary profile that you are currently unemployed, not enrolled in any tertiary studies, and immediately available for a 12-month commitment.

• Demonstrate Customer Focus: In your motivation, illustrate any past school, volunteer, or retail leadership where you demonstrated negotiation, problem-solving, and verbal communication abilities.

Interview Preparation

Candidates shortlisted for the iMas Insurance Learnership should prepare to answer situational and behavioral questions, such as:

• "How would you handle a situation where a client is confused or dissatisfied with their insurance policy terms?"

• "Why have you chosen a career in the insurance industry, and how will achieving an NQF Level 4 qualification align with your long-term career goals?"

Sharpen your responses and build confidence by practicing simulated interview scenarios using the Xhosadev Interview Simulator.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please select your preferred focus area and location using the official application links below:

• Long-Term Insurance Learnership (Centurion): Click here to apply for Centurion Long-Term

• Short-Term Insurance Learnership (Centurion): Click here to apply for Centurion Short-Term

• Long-Term Insurance Learnership (Secunda): Click here to apply for Secunda Long-Term

• Grade 12 / Matric qualification with Mathematics or Accounting.

• Currently unemployed South African citizen.

• Not currently registered for any other studies, learnership, internship, or YES Programme.

• Available to commence the 12-month learnership programme immediately.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and customer service orientation.

• Integrity, self-motivation, and excellent time management skills.

• Basic negotiation and selling capabilities with the ability to work under pressure.

• Preference will be given to candidates from designated employment equity groups and candidates with disabilities.