Hollard Insurance has opened its Unemployed Learnership Programme 2026, giving young South Africans an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while working towards a nationally recognised NQF Level 4 Insurance qualification.
The programme offers 13 learnership positions and is designed specifically for unemployed youth who want to develop their skills and establish a career in the insurance industry. Applications close on 07 October 2026.
Hollard Learnership Programme 2026
The Hollard Unemployed Learnership Programme is a 12-month structured programme combining practical and theoretical learning.
Participants will be exposed to the insurance industry while receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals. The programme is intended to improve employability, develop workplace skills and provide learners with a foundation for future opportunities in the insurance sector.
Hollard says the programme includes an interactive learning environment, mentorship, practical and theoretical training, and the opportunity to obtain an NQF Level 4 Insurance qualification.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is aimed at young people who are currently unemployed and meet Hollard’s specific eligibility requirements.
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 28 years old
- Have completed Matric / Grade 12
- Be currently unemployed
- Not currently be studying
- Not be registered for another learnership
- Be willing and able to learn
- Communicate fluently in English
- Have good listening skills
- Demonstrate integrity and the ability to work under pressure
- Be able to remain focused in a potentially distracting environment
Computer literacy is listed as an advantage, although it is not stated as an essential requirement.
Matric Marks Required
Applicants must also meet specific academic criteria.
Hollard requires candidates to have:
English: 60% or higher, plus one other language
Mathematics: 50% or higher
Mathematical Literacy: 60% or higher
The advert therefore gives applicants the option of meeting the mathematics requirement through either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, depending on their Matric results.
What Will Learners Do?
Successful candidates will participate in a structured insurance learnership programme over 12 months.
Their development will include both classroom-style learning and workplace exposure. Learners will complete practical and theoretical modules, participate in interactive development activities and receive mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
The programme aims to help participants develop skills that can be useful when pursuing future careers within the insurance industry.
Learners will work towards achieving the nationally recognised NQF Level 4 Insurance qualification, while gaining valuable workplace exposure during the programme.
What You Can Gain
This learnership offers more than an opportunity to spend time in a workplace. Participants can develop practical skills while gaining knowledge of the insurance industry.
The programme provides:
- Practical and theoretical training
- Mentorship from industry experts
- Workplace exposure
- An interactive learning environment
- Personal and professional development
- An opportunity to work towards an NQF Level 4 Insurance Certificate
For unemployed young people looking to build their first experience in financial services, this can be a valuable starting point.
Programme Details
Company: Hollard Insurance
Programme: Unemployed Learnership Programme 2026
Reference: HOL260930-4
Positions Available: 13
Duration: 12 months
Job Classification: Learner
Qualification: NQF Level 4 Insurance
Age: 18–28
Minimum Education: Matric / Grade 12
Location: Parktown, Gauteng
Closing Date: 07 October 2026
The official Hollard advert does not state a stipend amount, so applicants should not assume a specific monthly payment unless Hollard confirms it separately.
Final Thoughts
The Hollard Unemployed Learnership Programme 2026 is aimed at young South Africans who want to gain workplace experience and build a foundation in the insurance industry.
The combination of practical exposure, theoretical training, mentorship and an NQF Level 4 Insurance qualification makes this an opportunity worth considering for eligible Matriculants.
Before applying, check your Matric results carefully, particularly the required marks for English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, and make sure you meet the age, unemployment and study-status requirements.
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