Unemployed South African youth aged 18–35: Kickstart Your Career: Ikhala TVET College Long-Term Insurance Learnership 2026

Are you an unemployed South African youth aged 18–35 with a passion for finance and insurance? Ikhala TVET College is inviting applications for the Long-Term Insurance Learnership (NQF Level 4) at its Queenstown Campus.

This 12-month learnership provides structured training, workplace exposure, and a nationally recognised qualification—perfect for entering the growing insurance and financial services sector.

Key Dates & Location

Applications Open: 02 March 2026
Closing Date: 06 March 2026
Campus: Queenstown Campus, Ikhala TVET College
Programme Duration: 12 months
Age Requirement: 18–35 years
Employment Status: Must be unemployed

What You’ll Learn

The NQF Level 4 qualification in Long-Term Insurance focuses on:

Understanding long-term insurance products (life, funeral, retirement annuities)
Customer service in financial services
Regulatory & compliance requirements
Basic financial advisory principles
Insurance administration processes
Ethics and professionalism

This qualification provides a formal entry into the insurance sector, with opportunities to advance in financial advisory, underwriting, or claims administration.

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Who Can Apply

Applicants must:

Be unemployed
Be aged 18–35 years
Have Matric with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and English

Required Documents

Certified copy of South African ID
Certified copy of Matric certificate
Certified copy of Next of Kin ID

Certification should be recent (not older than 3 months) and clearly legible.

How to Apply

Submit your application online at: www.ikhala.edu.za

Steps:

Prepare certified documents
Ensure scanned copies are clear
Complete the online application form
Upload required documents
Submit before 06 March 2026

Need help? Contact:

047 873 8871 (Ms Zinja)
047 873 8892 (Ms Sothuko)

Ikhala TVET College Long-Term Insurance Learnership 2026

Career Growth After This Qualification

Short-Term:

Insurance administrator
Call centre consultant
Claims processing clerk

Medium-Term:

Junior financial advisor
Compliance assistant
Client relationship officer

Long-Term:

Financial advisor
Insurance broker
Branch manager
Independent insurance entrepreneur

Further qualifications like NQF Level 5 in Wealth Management or Diploma in Financial Planning are possible.

FAQ – Ikhala TVET College Learnership 2026

Q1: Is this programme paid?
A: Learnerships often include stipends, but confirm details with the college.

Q2: Can applicants from outside Queenstown apply?
A: Yes, students from surrounding areas may apply.

Q3: Can I apply if I’m studying part-time?
A: Only if you are unemployed and not registered in another funded programme—confirm with the college.

Q4: What happens after 12 months?
A: You earn an NQF Level 4 qualification. Employment is not guaranteed but your career prospects improve.

Q5: Is this qualification nationally recognized?
A: Yes, NQF Level 4 qualifications are recognised across South Africa.

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