Sanlam invites unemployed South African aged between 18 and 35 years to apply for Youth Empowerment Programme 2026.
Location: Gauteng and Western Cape
Closing date: Not specified
Sanlam Youth Empowerment Programme 2026
Sanlam Corporate offers a unique opportunity for young, enthusiastic and energetic persons from thedesignated groups to gain practical working experience in a corporate environment and obtain a nationalqualification. Our learnership forms part of our young talent strategy and directly pipelines into our YEP (YouthEmpowerment Programme) to create a talent pipeline in our business. On completion of the learnership,successful and high performing learners are retained permanently for junior level roles through a focused development journey.
The YEP Learnership offers:
- A 12-month contract
- A monthly allowance and financial assistance for study purposes
- A national qualification (Certificate in Wealth Management, NQF level 4)
- On the job training and assessment
- Continuous coaching and mentoring
- A portfolio of working and learning evidence
What will you do?
- Acquire knowledge of company products, services and operational processes and systems
- Attend classroom-based lessons
- Complete practical onsite training
- Assemble a Portfolio of Evidence to submit to InSeta
- Fill out logbooks for workplace-based learning
- Pass and complete the required level in formative and summative assessments
- Carry out tasks and duties as contracted with your manager
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must not currently be employed
- Must not hold a tertiary qualification
- Must be aged between 18 and 35 years
- Must have passed Grade 12 Mathematics / Mathematics Literacy / Accounting and English with a minimum mark of 50% each
- Must have a good command of English (read, write and speak fluently)
- Be willing to commit to complete the 12-month Programme, which includes a full qualification, a Certificate in Wealth Management, NQF Level 4
- Have a clear criminal and credit record
- Have access to reliable transport
Behavioural Competencies
- Be motivated to be educated and developed
- Show initiative and work independently
- Be a team player
- Have the ability to manage self-study and assignments
- Must have excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines
- Have a Go-Getter attitude
- Be flexible and adaptable to constant changes within the industry
Core Competencies
- Cultivates Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
- Client Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Collaborates– Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Resilience – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Please ensure that you are available during the following times:
- Mid September 2025 to Mid October 2025: Interviews and Assessments
- Mid November 2025 to Mid December 2025 – if selected, to sign Learnership Agreement
- 01 February 2026 – Learnership Programme commences
How To Apply
Please apply online on the Sanlam Careers site and attach the following compulsory documents:
- Comprehensive CV (please ensure your CV is updated)
- South African ID and Matric Certificate
NB: Your application will be automatically disqualified if any of the above documents are outstanding.
