ABSA is inviting unemployed South Africans to apply for exciting learnership opportunities available in Johannesburg, Gauteng, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and surrounding rural areas. These programmes are designed to equip young people with valuable workplace experience, accredited training, and practical skills that can open doors to long-term careers in the banking, insurance, and financial services sectors.
Individuals who are unemployed and looking for an opportunity to gain industry experience while developing professional skills are encouraged to submit applications before the advertised closing dates. The available programmes include the Unemployed Learner – Absa Life position as well as the Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership.
Available Positions
- Unemployed Learner – Absa Life
- Gauteng Unemployed Learnership Opportunity: Microinsurance Sales Consultant (Travel Required)
- KZN & Surrounding Rural Areas Unemployed Learnership Opportunity: Microinsurance Sales Consultant (Travel Required)
A learnership is one of the best ways for unemployed graduates and matriculants to gain practical work experience while completing structured learning. Participants receive workplace exposure under experienced professionals and develop skills that are highly valued by employers throughout South Africa.
Available Learnership Opportunities
1. Unemployed Learner – Absa Life
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Type: Learnership
Application Closing Date: 25 July 2026
The Absa Life Unemployed Learner programme provides an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in learning about customer service, administration, learning and development, and financial services operations.
Successful learners will work in a professional banking environment where daily responsibilities focus on supporting customer service operations, learning administrative processes, and contributing to team performance.
This programme combines practical workplace learning with structured development, allowing participants to build confidence while gaining valuable experience within one of South Africa’s leading financial institutions.
Main Duties
Responsibilities may include:
• Supporting learning and development administration
• Assisting with customer service activities
• Communicating professionally with internal and external customers
• Helping resolve customer queries
• Participating in skills development activities
• Completing workplace assessments
• Attending coaching sessions
• Maintaining service quality standards
• Following standard operating procedures
• Working closely with supervisors and team members
• Achieving agreed performance targets
• Maintaining professional conduct at all times
• Completing assigned administrative duties accurately
Minimum Qualification
Applicants should have:
• Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) in Education, Training and Development
Skills Required
Suitable candidates should demonstrate:
• Good communication skills
• Administrative abilities
• Professional behaviour
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to work within a team
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Positive attitude
• Time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
2. Gauteng Unemployed Learnership Opportunity – Microinsurance Sales Consultant
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Type: Full-Time Learnership
Application Closing Date: 17 July 2026
The Gauteng Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership is aimed at unemployed youth who are interested in building careers within insurance sales and financial services.
The programme combines classroom-based learning with practical workplace training, allowing participants to develop technical knowledge while gaining real-life experience serving customers and communities.
Learners will play an important role in helping communities access affordable insurance products while developing professional sales and customer relationship skills.
3. KwaZulu-Natal and Surrounding Rural Areas Unemployed Learnership Opportunity – Microinsurance Sales Consultant
Location: Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Type: Full-Time Learnership
Application Closing Date: 17 July 2026
This opportunity is available for unemployed candidates living in KwaZulu-Natal and surrounding rural communities.
The programme focuses on improving financial inclusion by helping underserved communities understand and access affordable insurance solutions.
Successful learners will receive structured training while gaining valuable experience through direct customer engagement and community outreach activities.
What the Learnership Offers
Participants can expect:
• Structured theoretical learning
• Practical workplace experience
• Accredited training
• Skills development
• Professional coaching
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Exposure to insurance and financial services
• Sales and customer service training
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge
• Community engagement experience
• Career development opportunities
• Improved employability
Main Responsibilities
Successful learners may be required to:
• Promote microinsurance products
• Build relationships with customers
• Recommend suitable insurance solutions
• Assist clients with applications
• Help customers with policy enquiries
• Support claims processes
• Ensure compliance with company policies
• Participate in community awareness campaigns
• Educate customers about insurance products
• Capture customer information accurately
• Maintain client records
• Achieve learnership targets
• Develop product knowledge
• Improve sales techniques
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Represent the organisation professionally
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
• Matric (Grade 12)
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related qualification
• Currently unemployed
• Not currently studying
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Valid driver’s licence
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Willingness to travel within Gauteng or KwaZulu-Natal
Advantageous Experience
The following experience will be beneficial but is not compulsory:
• Previous call centre experience
• Sales experience
• Customer service experience
• Insurance industry exposure
• Financial services experience
Required Skills
Successful applicants should possess:
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Relationship building abilities
• Strong administrative skills
• Computer literacy
• Basic Microsoft Office knowledge
• Ability to persuade customers
• Problem-solving skills
• Time management
• Professional presentation
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Independent working ability
• Attention to detail
Behavioural Competencies
Ideal candidates should demonstrate:
• Self-motivation
• Professional conduct
• Resilience
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Goal orientation
• Passion for helping people
• Willingness to learn
• Positive attitude
• Commitment to personal development
Benefits of Joining the Programme
Learnerships remain one of the most effective pathways into permanent employment. Employers across South Africa value candidates who already understand workplace expectations and have completed structured workplace training.
Participants will gain practical exposure that strengthens future job applications while developing transferable skills that can be used across various industries.
The programme also allows learners to develop confidence when working with customers, solving problems, communicating professionally, and meeting organisational targets.
Experience gained during the learnership can significantly improve employment prospects within banking, insurance, customer service, sales, administration, and financial services.
Candidates will also develop valuable knowledge about financial products, customer engagement, compliance requirements, and professional workplace standards.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Financial services remain one of South Africa’s largest employment sectors, offering numerous career paths for motivated individuals.
Completing an ABSA learnership provides valuable workplace exposure within a respected organisation while allowing participants to build practical experience that employers often require.
The combination of structured learning, mentorship, practical training, and customer interaction creates an excellent foundation for individuals interested in long-term careers in banking, insurance, financial services, customer support, administration, and sales.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit applications before the respective closing dates, as late applications may not be considered.
Employment Equity
ABSA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and organisational employment equity objectives.
The organisation also reserves the right not to make an appointment for the advertised positions.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit applications through the official ABSA careers portal before the relevant closing date.
Closing Dates:
• Unemployed Learner – Absa Life: 25 July 2026
• Gauteng Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership: 17 July 2026
• KwaZulu-Natal Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership: 17 July 2026
Only online applications submitted before the closing dates will be considered. Applicants should ensure that all information provided is accurate and complete before submitting an application.
Unemployed Learner – Absa Life: Apply here
Gauteng Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership: Apply here
KwaZulu-Natal Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership: Apply here