Sanlam Intern: Relationship Support

Sanlam Intern: Relationship Support. Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.

What will you do?

SA Retail Mass cluster offers a unique opportunity for young, enthusiastic and energetic persons from the designated groups to gain practical working experience in a corporate environment. The internship programme is aimed at graduates and offers:

A 12-month contract
A monthly stipend
On the job training and assessment
Continuous coaching and mentoring
Acquire knowledge of company products, services and operational processes and systems
Complete practical onsite training
Fill out logbooks for workplace-based learning
Carry out tasks and duties as contracted with your manager

What will make you successful in this role?

Applicants must be South African citizens
Not be currently employed
Be aged between 18 and 34 years
Not have completed a previous internship
Be willing to commit to complete the 12-month programme

Qualification and Experience

Grade 12
3 year diploma/degree

Knowledge and Skills

Be thorough and pay attention to detail
Able to work well with others
Able to work on your own
Flexible and open to change
Excellent verbal communication skills
Customer service skills
Able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Scheduling meetings
Record keeping, filing and Saving it on the SharePoint
Maintain work standards and quality verification

Personal Attributes

Plans and aligns – Contributing dependently

Communicates effectively – Contributing dependently

Action orientated – Contributing dependently

Optimises work processes – Contributing dependently

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Being resilient – Contributing dependently

Customer focus – Contributing dependently

Collaborates – Contributing dependently

Cultivates innovation – Contributing dependently

Drives results – Contributing dependently

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group’s Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.