Hollard Unemployed Learnership 2026: Opening X13 Positions for Excited Applicants
About Hollard
Hollard is South Africa’s largest privately owned insurance group, proudly serving individuals, families, and businesses since 1980. With a strong presence across the continent, Hollard provides a comprehensive range of short-term and life insurance solutions, as well as thoughtfully designed investment products that bring peace of mind at every stage of life. Guided by a spirit of partnership and purpose, Hollard has become a trusted name in financial security—protecting nearly four million policyholders through innovative, reliable, and customer-focused services.
What truly distinguishes Hollard is its unwavering commitment to people, progress, and positive impact. The company values strong relationships with clients, partners, and employees—its 3,500 dedicated “Hollardites” who operate across ten countries, united by a shared goal to enable better futures. Rooted in ethical business practices and driven by a desire to create lasting social and economic change, Hollard continues to champion diversity, inclusion, and empowerment across all communities it serves. For Hollard, doing good is not separate from doing good business—it is the very foundation of who they are and what they stand for.
About the Hollard Unemployed Learnership 2026
Hollard is seeking for applicants who would like to obtain theoretical knowledge and practical skills for unemployed individuals through their learnership programme. The Hollard Unemployed Learnership presents an exciting opportunity for South Africa’s youth. Hollard has launched a 12-month Learnership Programme designed to unlock potential, build lasting careers, and empower unemployed young people to succeed in the professional world. This initiative will be available across several key locations, namely Johannesburg (Parktown), Cape Town, Pietermaritzburg, and Pretoria.
Through this programme, Hollard aims to equip participants with valuable workplace experience, practical skills, and personal growth opportunities that open doors to meaningful employment and lifelong learning. Hollard remains deeply committed to fostering an environment where every individual is encouraged to learn, grow, and contribute with purpose. Guided by its bold and caring brand ethos, the company strives to empower individuals to step confidently into their future, supported by a culture that celebrates authenticity and progress.
The organisation firmly believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all employees and learners are treated with dignity and respect. Hollard actively seeks to embrace individuals from all walks of life, including those with diverse experiences related to disability, race, religion, ethnicity, culture, language, social origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, and neurodiversity. These values strengthen the company’s culture by promoting cognitive diversity and psychological safety for everyone within the workplace.
The Hollard Unemployed Learnership is offering X13 positions. For application purposes, please kindly take note of the Hollard Unemployed Learnership 2026’s Reference Number: HOL260930-4.
Eligibility Criteria
Considering applying for the Hollard Unemployed Learnership opportunity? If you’re confident and prepared, go ahead and submit your application right away. If you’re still unsure, take a moment to review the eligibility criteria and compare them with your own skills, qualifications, and experience. The better your profile matches the listed requirements, the stronger your chances of being shortlisted. However, don’t be discouraged if you don’t meet every criterion—this doesn’t automatically disqualify you, though it may make your application less competitive. Assessing your suitability beforehand can help you apply with greater confidence and clarity.
The Hollard Unemployed Learnership Eligibility Criteria are as follows:
- Hold South African citizenship and be between 18 and 28 years old.
- Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn.
- Communicate fluently in English.
- Demonstrate strong listening skills.
- Maintain a high level of integrity.
- Demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure.
- Show an ability to remain focused and resist distractions.
- Remain unenrolled in any current studies.
- Avoid being registered for any other Learnership programme.
- Remain currently unemployed.
- Demonstrate computer literacy as an advantage.
- Hold a completed Matric/Grade 12 qualification.
- Achieve at least 60% in English and pass one other language.
- Achieve at least 50% in Mathematics.
- Achieve at least 60% in Mathematical Literacy.
Application Instructions
Apply online: Hollard Unemployed Learnership 2026.
Please follow the application instructions below:
- Access the official site using Google Chrome to ensure optimal performance
- Complete all required sections with accurate, truthful, and up-to-date personal information
- Review your application thoroughly before final submission, and correct any errors in advance, as the committee will assess it exactly as submitted
- Submit your application via mobile if preferred; Android users can use the default Chrome browser without any additional installations
- Consent to the committee processing your personal details—including your full name, residential address, and email—for registration purposes
- Lodge your application only through the designated website; avoid submitting via fax, hand delivery, or any alternative channels, as these will not be accepted.
You will be required to provide the documents below:
- Provide a copy of your updated CV
- Include a certified copy of your South African ID document
- Attach your Matric certificate or academic transcript.
Closing Date
Applications for the Hollard Unemployed Learnership must be submitted before the closing date on 07 October 2026.
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He focuses on sharing clear, practical, and up-to-date information to help matriculants, graduates, and job seekers navigate applications and build their careers.
Through his work, he aims to make opportunities easier to understand and accessible to everyone, especially young people entering the workforce.