Unemployed South Africans interested in entering the insurance and financial-services sector have an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience through the iMas Insurance Learnerships 2026/2027.
iMas Insurance Brokers, which operates within iMasFinance, is currently recruiting for Short-Term Insurance and Long-Term Insurance learnership opportunities. The available programmes are located in Centurion, Gauteng, and Secunda, Mpumalanga, and the current application deadline is 7 October 2026.
The programmes combine theoretical learning with practical workplace exposure, coaching and mentoring. Successful learners can work towards an Insurance Qualification at NQF Level 4. The advertised opportunities also provide a R6,000 monthly allowance during the 12-month fixed-term programme.
For job seekers hoping to build a career in insurance, customer service, sales, administration or financial services, this type of workplace-based training can provide an important first step.
iMas Insurance Learnerships 2026/2027: Quick facts
- Company: iMasFinance Co-operative (Ltd)
- Business unit: iMas Insurance Brokers
- Programme: Insurance Learnerships
- Areas: Short-Term Insurance and Long-Term Insurance
- Locations: Centurion, Gauteng and Secunda, Mpumalanga
- Duration: 12 months
- Contract: Fixed-term
- Monthly allowance: R6,000
- Qualification: Insurance Qualification, NQF Level 4
- Minimum education: Grade 12 with Mathematics and/or Accounting
- Experience: Entry-level
- Employment status: Applicants must be unemployed
- Closing date: 7 October 2026
What is the iMas Insurance Learnership?
A learnership combines structured education with workplace experience. This is different from simply applying for an ordinary entry-level job because participants receive both theoretical training and exposure to an actual working environment.
The South African government explains that learnerships are designed to provide unemployed people with theoretical knowledge and practical workplace experience, with the broader aim of helping participants develop skills that can be used when seeking employment.
The iMas programme follows this workplace-learning approach.
According to the current recruitment information, learners can receive exposure to areas including insurance risk assessment, financial risk, customer service, sales and insurance-related administration. They can also develop an understanding of legislative, ethical and compliance requirements within the insurance environment.
Available iMas Insurance Learnership opportunities
There are currently three relevant application opportunities.
1. Long-Term Insurance Learnership – Centurion
This opportunity is based in Centurion, Gauteng and focuses on the long-term insurance environment.
The official application page identifies iMasFinance Co-operative (Ltd) as the organisation and states that the position was posted on 1 October 2026, with a closing date of 7 October 2026.
Apply for the Long-Term Insurance Learnership – Centurion
2. Short-Term Insurance Learnership – Centurion
The Short-Term Insurance opportunity is also based in Centurion, Gauteng.
The programme provides exposure to areas such as telesales and customer service in a call-centre environment, together with theoretical training, coaching and mentoring.
Apply for the Short-Term Insurance Learnership – Centurion
3. Long-Term Insurance Learnership – Secunda
The third opportunity is based in Secunda, Mpumalanga, and focuses on Long-Term Insurance.
The official application page confirms that the position is located in Secunda and has the same 7 October 2026 closing date.
Apply for the Long-Term Insurance Learnership – Secunda
What will learners receive?
The advertised programme offers several forms of workplace development.
Participants can receive:
- A 12-month fixed-term contract
- A R6,000 monthly allowance
- Structured theoretical training
- Practical workplace exposure
- Coaching and mentoring
- Exposure to sales and/or administration
- Experience within the insurance environment
- An opportunity to attain an NQF Level 4 Insurance Qualification upon successful completion
It is important to understand that a learnership is not the same as a permanent employment contract. Completing the programme can provide valuable experience and a qualification, but applicants should not assume that completion automatically guarantees permanent employment.
Who can apply?
The current recruitment information states that applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have successfully completed Grade 12
- Have Mathematics and/or Accounting
- Be currently unemployed
- Not be registered for other studies
- Not currently be participating in another learnership
- Not currently be participating in an internship
- Not currently be participating in a YES Programme
- Be available to start immediately
The recruitment information also indicates that preference is given to candidates from designated groups and candidates with disabilities
Skills that may help applicants
Applicants should also be able to demonstrate qualities relevant to insurance and customer-facing work, including:
- Good verbal communication
- Good written communication
- Customer-service skills
- Attention to detail
- Integrity
- Self-motivation
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Selling and negotiation skills
- Commitment to quality
What can you learn from an insurance learnership?
Insurance is not only about selling policies.
The current iMas opportunity exposes learners to areas such as financial risk, insurance risk assessment, compliance, legislation and ethical practices.
This can be useful for someone considering a longer-term career in the broader financial-services industry.
Possible career areas connected to the skills developed through insurance and financial-services experience include:
- Insurance sales
- Customer service
- Insurance administration
- Financial services
- Compliance
- Risk-related work
- Sales support
- Financial planning-related career paths
However, individual career progression will depend on the learner’s qualification, performance, experience and future opportunities.
Why an insurance learnership can be valuable
For unemployed job seekers, gaining experience can be difficult because many vacancies ask for previous workplace experience.
A structured learnership can help address that problem by allowing participants to develop practical workplace skills while studying towards a recognised qualification.
There is also a broader financial-services angle.
iMasFinance describes its business as operating across financial services, including insurance, and its careers information highlights its focus on financial wellness and employee development.
Its 2025 annual report also provides evidence that the organisation has previously operated learnership and internship programmes. The report recorded 47 unemployed youth enrolled across five programmes during FY25, with 24 completing programmes and 14 gaining employment by year-end.
That historical information does not mean that every current learner will receive a permanent position, but it provides useful context about iMasFinance’s previous skills-development activity.
How to apply for iMas Insurance Learnerships 2026/2027
Applicants should use the relevant application page for the programme and location they want.
The official application forms require personal information, a CV and education/work-history information. Applicants are also asked questions relating to Grade 12 completion, unemployment, previous learnership/internship/YES participation and whether they are based in or around the relevant location.
Application links:
Long-Term Insurance – Centurion:
Apply Here
Short-Term Insurance – Centurion:
Apply Here
Long-Term Insurance – Secunda:
Apply Here
Closing date: 7 October 2026.
Important: check the requirements before applying
Applicants should carefully check the specific application form before submitting their information.
In particular, the current application pages ask candidates to confirm whether they have successfully completed Grade 12, whether they are unemployed and not registered for studies, whether they have previously completed a learnership, internship or YES programme, and whether they are based in or around the relevant location
This means applicants should not apply simply because they see the word “learnership”. They should first make sure that they meet the actual requirements.
Beware of learnership scams
Job seekers should be particularly careful when applying for opportunities advertised online.
A legitimate recruitment process should not require you to pay someone to “secure” a learnership for you. Do not send money to an individual who promises an interview, placement or guaranteed selection.
The safest approach is to use the employer’s official careers information or the direct recruitment/application page.
iMasFinance maintains an official careers section where it lists opportunities across the organisation, including iMas Insurance Brokers.
Visit the official iMasFinance Careers page
Applicants should also be careful with personal information. The iMas application pages state that applicants consent to the processing of their personal information under iMasFinance’s POPIA regulations when submitting an application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the iMas Insurance Learnership free to apply for?
The published application process does not state that applicants must pay an application fee. Applicants should be cautious if anyone asks them for money in exchange for an application, interview or placement.
How much is the iMas Insurance learnership allowance?
The current recruitment information states that the monthly allowance is R6,000 for the 12-month programme.
What qualification can I obtain?
Successful learners have the opportunity to attain an Insurance Qualification at NQF Level 4.
Do I need matric?
Yes. The current application information requires applicants to have successfully completed Grade 12, with Mathematics and/or Accounting specified in the recruitment requirements.
Where are the opportunities located?
The current opportunities are in Centurion, Gauteng, and Secunda, Mpumalanga.
When is the closing date?
The current official application pages show 7 October 2026 as the closing date.
Does completing the learnership guarantee a permanent job?
No. The opportunity is a 12-month fixed-term learnership. Applicants should treat the qualification and workplace experience as career-development opportunities rather than a guarantee of permanent employment.
Final word for applicants
The iMas Insurance Learnerships 2026/2027 provide an opportunity for eligible unemployed Grade 12 candidates to enter the insurance environment, develop workplace skills and work towards an NQF Level 4 insurance qualification.
With applications currently closing on 7 October 2026, eligible applicants should check the requirements carefully and submit their applications through the appropriate recruitment page rather than waiting until the final hours.
For applicants interested specifically in insurance, financial services, sales, customer service and risk-related careers, the programme can be a useful opportunity to gain experience in a sector where financial knowledge, communication, compliance and customer service are important.
Editorial and publishing note
LearnSETA independently researched this article using iMasFinance’s official careers information and the live iMas Insurance Brokers recruitment/application pages, together with South African government information on learnerships. The article is intended to help job seekers understand the opportunity and is not an employment guarantee or an endorsement by iMasFinance.
Information such as closing dates, requirements and availability can change after publication. Applicants should always check the official application page before submitting personal information.
LearnSETA is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by iMasFinance or iMas Insurance Brokers.