Learnerships at Marsh offer Matriculants in South Africa an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in the insurance industry through a 12-month fixed-term programme. Successful learners will receive on-the-job training, a monthly stipend, and an opportunity to earn an Occupational Certificate: Insurance Underwriter at NQF Level 5. The programme is available in Durban and Sandton and is scheduled to start in February 2027.
Position Details
- Programme: Marsh Learnership Programme 2027
- Company: Marsh
- Employment Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
- Qualification: Occupational Certificate: Insurance Underwriter – NQF Level 5
- Locations: Durban / Sandton
- Industry: Insurance
- Job Category: Customer Services
- Job ID: R_365754
- Start Date: 1 February 2027
- Closing Date: Not specified
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Learnerships applicants must:
- Have Matric / Grade 12.
- Have English as a first or second language.
- Have Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
- Provide a Matric certificate and/or statement of results showing that Matric was passed in 2025 or earlier.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 25 years old.
- Be available to start on 1 February 2027.
- Reside in or close to Durban or Sandton.
- Not have previously participated in a SETA-funded initiative.
- Not be participating in post-Matric studies.
- Not be formally employed.
Skills Required
- Willingness to learn and develop.
- Interest in the insurance industry.
- Ability to participate in workplace training.
- Good English communication skills.
- Commitment to completing the 12-month programme.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in on-the-job training throughout the learnership.
- Gain practical workplace exposure within the insurance environment.
- Complete the required training towards the Occupational Certificate: Insurance Underwriter NQF Level 5.
- Participate in a programme designed to support, develop and challenge learners.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the workplace environment.
- Comply with Marsh’s workplace requirements and policies.
- Attend the office as required under the company’s hybrid working arrangement.
Why Apply
- Gain practical experience in the insurance industry.
- Receive a monthly stipend throughout the learnership.
- Earn an Occupational Certificate: Insurance Underwriter NQF Level 5.
- Receive on-the-job training and workplace exposure.
- Develop professional skills and experience.
- Opportunity to build a long-term career with Marsh.
- Become part of a global insurance broking and risk advisory organisation.
Important Information
- This is a 12-month fixed-term learnership.
- The programme is available in Durban and Sandton.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Learners must be available to start on 1 February 2027.
- Learners may not participate in post-Matric studies or other initiatives while on the Marsh Learnership Programme.
- Learners may not be formally employed during the programme.
- Previous participation in a SETA-funded initiative excludes applicants.
- Applications without an ID copy and Matric certificate/statement of results will be declined.
- Applicants must have the required documents ready before applying.
- The programme follows a hybrid working arrangement, with colleagues expected to work in the office or onsite with clients at least three days per week.
- Marsh provides reasonable support for candidates with disabilities who require assistance during the recruitment process.