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
Core Competencies
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.
