Learnership Opportunity: Gauteng Microinsurance Sales Consultant (Unemployed Graduates)

Company: Absa Bank
Position: Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time Learnership
Closing Date: 27 July 2026

Absa Bank is inviting applications from unemployed graduates to join its Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learnership Programme. This programme is designed to equip young professionals with practical work experience, accredited training, and the skills needed to build a successful career in the insurance and financial services industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are passionate about sales, customer service, and making a positive impact by helping communities access affordable insurance solutions.

About the Learnership

The programme combines structured classroom learning with hands-on workplace experience, allowing learners to gain valuable knowledge while working alongside experienced professionals.

Participants will develop skills in:

• Insurance sales
• Customer relationship management
• Community engagement
• Financial services
• Regulatory compliance
• Communication and negotiation
• Professional workplace conduct

The learnership aims to prepare candidates for long-term career opportunities within the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities

Successful learners will:

• Promote and sell microinsurance products.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Assist clients with insurance applications.
• Help customers with policy enquiries and claims.
• Recommend suitable insurance products based on customer needs.
• Participate in community awareness campaigns.
• Educate customers about affordable insurance solutions.
• Capture accurate customer information.
• Maintain proper administrative records.
• Meet learnership and sales performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Continuously improve product knowledge and sales skills.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related qualification.
• Be currently unemployed.
• Not be studying at another institution.
• Clear criminal record.
• Clear credit record.
• Valid South African driver’s licence.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel within Gauteng and/or KwaZulu-Natal.

Advantageous Experience

The following will be beneficial:

• Previous call centre experience.
• Sales experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Exposure to insurance or financial services.

Skills Required

Absa is looking for candidates who possess:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to build trust quickly.
• Persuasive selling skills.
• Administrative accuracy.
• Computer literacy (MS Office and digital platforms).
• Ability to work independently.
• Teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes

Ideal candidates should be:

• Self-motivated.
• Goal-driven.
• Professional.
• Honest and ethical.
• Resilient under pressure.
• Passionate about helping others.
• Committed to making a positive impact in communities.

What Absa Offers

Successful learners will receive:

• Accredited learnership training.
• Practical workplace experience.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Coaching and career development support.
• Exposure to community outreach initiatives.
• Valuable experience in the financial services industry.
• An opportunity to build a long-term career in insurance and banking.

Why Apply?

This learnership is ideal for unemployed graduates looking to gain valuable workplace experience while contributing to financial inclusion in South Africa. Participants will develop industry-relevant skills, improve their employability, and work with one of Africa’s leading financial institutions.

If you have a passion for helping people, enjoy interacting with customers, and are ready to start your professional journey, this opportunity could be the perfect next step.

Closing Date: 27 July 2026

Apply as soon as possible before the closing date.

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Skhumbuzo Shandu

Skhumbuzo Shandu is the founder of Careers With Shandu, a platform dedicated to helping South Africans access job opportunities, learnerships, and career development resources.
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.