Sanlam has opened three internship opportunities for candidates in information technology, graphic design, digital marketing, human resources and business administration. Two are 12-month graduate contracts closing on 17 July 2026, while the Analyst Developer listing does not state a deadline, making early online submission essential.
For candidates with the right qualifications, these opportunities offer practical exposure to enterprise software development, creative communications or recruitment administration within the financial services sector.
Which Sanlam internships are available?
Sanlam is currently recruiting for the following positions:
- Analyst Developer Intern: Based at the Glacier by Sanlam office in Rosebank, Johannesburg
- Graduate Intern: Graphic Design and Communications: A 12-month contract with Succession Financial Planning in Bellville
- Graduate Intern: Recruitment Support: A 12-month contract with Succession Financial Planning in Bellville
The Graphic Design and Recruitment Support internships close on 17 July 2026. No closing date or contract duration is stated for the Analyst Developer Internship.
What does the Analyst Developer Internship involve?
The Analyst Developer Intern will support the development of high-performing, scalable enterprise applications at Glacier by Sanlam.
The position involves front-end development, back-end development and system integration within an agile engineering environment. The successful candidate will report to the Lead Product Engineer.
Position details
- Company: Sanlam Group
- Business area: Glacier by Sanlam
- Position: Analyst Developer Intern
- Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg
- Advertised date: 8 July 2026
- Contract duration: Not stated
- Closing date: Not stated
Who qualifies for the Analyst Developer position?
Candidates need a relevant qualification in information technology, preferably a degree in:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Informatics
- An equivalent field
The listing does not state that candidates must be unemployed or have no previous work experience.
Applicants should demonstrate problem-solving ability, discipline, teamwork, innovation and the ability to work under pressure.
What will the Analyst Developer Intern do?
Responsibilities include:
- Contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle
- Developing front-end, back-end and integration solutions
- Producing organised, optimised and documented source code
- Following application architecture and design standards
- Troubleshooting technical challenges
- Debugging existing source code
- Supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines
- Automating tasks using suitable tools and scripts
- Conducting unit, integration and verification testing
- Managing branching and merging
- Monitoring and optimising applications
- Participating in incident management and disaster recovery activities
- Working with project teams on releases, risks and testing
The technology environment includes C#, .NET, SQL Server, JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS, Apex, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, Git, Amazon Web Services, Docker, Azure DevOps, PowerShell and Groovy.
Applications must be submitted through the official Sanlam Analyst Developer application portal.
What does the Graphic Design and Communications Internship involve?
This 12-month contract allows a graduate to gain experience in graphic design, communications, social media and office administration.
The successful candidate will join Succession Financial Planning, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sanlam Group.
Position details
- Company: Sanlam Group
- Business unit: Succession Financial Planning
- Position: Graduate Intern: Graphic Design and Communications
- Contract duration: 12 months
- Location: Bellville, Western Cape
- Closing date: 17 July 2026
Who qualifies for the creative internship?
Candidates need:
- A relevant matric qualification
- A completed three-year Graphic Design or Digital Marketing diploma or degree
- No or very limited previous work experience, preferably
- Unemployed status if selected
Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of or experience with:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- InDesign
- Buffer or Fanbooster
- Managing Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram accounts
Candidates should be creative, adaptable to trends and capable of developing original concepts.
What will the creative intern do?
Responsibilities include:
- Turning business briefs into design concepts
- Preparing and presenting mock-ups
- Editing proofs according to business requirements
- Obtaining approval before finalising artwork
- Working within budget, time and production constraints
- Collaborating with copywriters, photographers and designers
- Adapting approved concepts for different media
- Following brand identity guidelines
- Preparing artwork in the correct formats, sizes and colour codes
- Managing multiple creative briefs
- Overseeing social media content
- Providing administrative support
- Assisting with adviser termination and reintermediation administration
- Compiling financing statistics and reports
- Processing statements
Applications will not be considered complete without copies of the candidate’s identity document, matric certificate and qualification certificate.
Applications must be submitted through the official Sanlam Graphic Design and Communications application portal.
What does the Recruitment Support Internship involve?
The Recruitment Support Internship is a 12-month contract offering practical experience in sourcing, meeting coordination, reporting and recruitment administration.
The successful candidate will receive training and mentoring while working within the Succession Financial Planning administrative team.
Position details
- Company: Sanlam Group
- Business unit: Succession Financial Planning
- Position: Graduate Intern: Recruitment Support
- Contract duration: 12 months
- Location: Bellville, Western Cape
- Closing date: 17 July 2026
Who qualifies for the Recruitment Support Internship?
Candidates need:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification
- A business-related national diploma or degree
- No or very limited previous work experience, preferably
- Unemployed status if selected
- Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office
Accepted study fields include:
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Business Administration
- A related business discipline
Applicants should demonstrate communication, planning, collaboration, adaptability and client-focused thinking.
What will the recruitment intern do?
The intern will:
- Provide administrative support to the recruitment team
- Coordinate meetings
- Assist with ad hoc requests
- Support candidate sourcing activities
- Consolidate recruitment information
- Prepare and provide relevant reports
Applications will not be considered complete without copies of the candidate’s identity document, matric certificate and qualification certificate.
Applications must be submitted through the official Sanlam Recruitment Support application portal.
How should candidates choose the correct internship?
Candidates should select the position that matches their completed qualification and strongest practical skills.
- Analyst Developer: Best suited to candidates with an information technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Informatics qualification.
- Graphic Design and Communications: Best suited to unemployed graduates with a completed three-year Graphic Design or Digital Marketing qualification.
- Recruitment Support: Best suited to unemployed graduates with a business, human resources, Industrial Psychology or Business Administration qualification.
Each submission should be tailored to the responsibilities and requirements of the selected position.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Technology candidates should highlight relevant coding projects, while design candidates should prepare a focused creative portfolio. Recruitment candidates should demonstrate administration, reporting, coordination and Microsoft Office experience from academic, voluntary or workplace activities.
Which documents are compulsory?
The Graphic Design and Recruitment Support listings specifically require:
- A copy of the identity document
- A copy of the matric certificate
- A copy of the qualification certificate
Sanlam states that submissions for these two internships will not be considered complete without all the required documents.
The Analyst Developer listing does not provide the same document instruction. Candidates should follow the requirements displayed during its online submission process.
When will shortlisting begin?
Shortlisting will begin after the relevant application due date has been reached.
The time required will depend on candidate progress and the availability of the responsible managers. Candidates should monitor the contact details used in their online profiles for further communication.
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Final Thoughts
The Sanlam Internships 2026 offer three distinct routes into financial services, covering enterprise software development, graphic design and recruitment support.
The Graphic Design and Recruitment Support internships close on 17 July 2026. The Analyst Developer listing does not state a closing date, so interested candidates should submit their details without delay.
