ABSA Unemployed Youth Learnership in Johannesburg

Unemployed Youth Learnership

ABSA
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Learnership | Closing Date: 7 October 2026

About the Learnership

ABSA is offering an Unemployed Youth Learnership for young South Africans who want to build a career in microinsurance and financial services.

The purpose of this programme is simple but powerful: to equip unemployed youth with the practical skills, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed in the industry. As a Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learner, you’ll help drive financial inclusion by promoting accessible and affordable insurance solutions to underserved communities.

This isn’t just a learnership. It’s a career-building opportunity. You’ll work directly with customers, build trust, deliver excellent service, and support clients throughout the insurance lifecycle — all while gaining hands-on sales and customer engagement experience.

If you’re passionate about making a social impact and want a real pathway into sustainable employment, this could be your opportunity.

What the Programme Offers

  • Structured theoretical learning and on-the-job training.
  • Exposure to the insurance and financial services environment.
  • Development of sales, customer engagement, relationship building, and compliance skills.
  • A pathway into sustainable employment and career growth in insurance sales.
  • Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals.
  • Exposure to community development initiatives.

Youth Learnership Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Sales & Customer Engagement

  • Promoting and selling microinsurance products to individuals and communities.
  • Building trust and maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional customer service.
  • Recommending suitable and affordable insurance solutions.
  • Assisting clients with applications, policy queries, and claims processes.

Compliance & Administration

  • Ensuring all activities comply with regulatory and company requirements.
  • Accurately capturing client information and maintaining detailed records.

Community & Performance

  • Participating in community outreach, awareness campaigns, and educational initiatives.
  • Meeting learnership performance and sales targets.
  • Continuously developing product knowledge and sales techniques.

Youth Learnership Minimum Requirements

To be considered, you must meet these requirements:

  • Matric (Grade 12) – essential.
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Management Studies, or related fields.
  • Currently unemployed and not studying.
  • Clear criminal and credit record.
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Willingness to travel within Gauteng.

Key Competencies & Skills

ABSA Youth Learnership is looking for someone who has:

  • The ability to engender trust quickly with diverse customers and community groups.
  • Strong customer service orientation and empathy.
  • Attention to detail with strong administrative accuracy.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Persuasive and influencing skills.
  • The ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and community engagement capability.
  • Basic computer literacy (MS Office / digital platforms).
  • Self-motivation and resilience.
  • Goal orientation with a strong work ethic.
  • Professional and ethical conduct.
  • A passion for helping others and making a social impact.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Advantageous

While not required, these will strengthen your application:

  • Previous call centre experience.
  • Exposure to sales or customer service environments.
  • Prior insurance or financial services experience.

About ABSA Youth Learnership

ABSA is one of South Africa’s largest financial services groups, with a long history of serving individuals, businesses, and communities across the continent.

The bank is committed to financial inclusion and youth development. Through learnerships like this one, ABSA creates real pathways for young people to enter the workforce, build skills, and grow into sustainable careers.

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