Unemployed South Africans aged 18 to 35 can now pursue a paid insurance qualification through the AVBOB and INSETA Learnership Programme 2026. The 12-month programme leads to an NQF Level 5 Occupational Certificate: Long-Term Insurance Adviser, with listings across AVBOB branches plus dedicated opportunities for people living with disabilities.
AVBOB currently has 14 location-based learnership listings, including two opportunities specifically advertised for people living with disabilities.
Every active listing was published on 13 July 2026. No closing date is displayed, so eligible candidates should submit their applications while their preferred listing remains available.
What should candidates know about the 2026 programme?
AVBOB is offering the programme in partnership with the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority.
Programme overview:
- Organisation: AVBOB Mutual Assurance Society
- Training partner: Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority
- Programme: Long-Term Insurance Adviser Learnership 2026
- Qualification: Occupational Certificate: Long-Term Insurance Adviser
- National Qualifications Framework level: Level 5
- Credits: 180
- Programme duration: 12 months
- Programme type: Unemployed learnership
- Contract type: Fixed-term contract
- Work level: Student or graduate
- Monthly stipend: Provided
- Stipend amount: Not specified
- Number of active listings: 14
- Closing date: Not stated
- Application method: Online submission
The programme combines theoretical training through an accredited provider with practical workplace experience inside AVBOB.
Which AVBOB learnerships are currently available?
The recruitment portal contains 12 general intake listings and two disability-specific listings.
The number of learners to be selected under each listing has not been stated.
Which branches have general learnership intakes?
1. Bela Bela Life Office
This listing is for unemployed candidates who can work at the AVBOB Life Office in Bela Bela.
2. Bronkhorstspruit Life Office
Candidates should be able to travel reliably to the Bronkhorstspruit office for the programme’s workplace component.
3. Midrand and Tembisa Offices
This intake covers AVBOB opportunities connected to the Midrand and Tembisa areas.
Candidates should confirm their preferred office when completing the online application.
4. Bushbuckridge Life Office
This listing is intended for candidates who can complete their practical workplace training at the Bushbuckridge Life Office.
5. AVBOB Head Office
A general unemployed learnership intake is available at AVBOB Head Office in Centurion.
This is separate from the Head Office opportunity reserved for people living with disabilities.
6. Burgersfort Life Office
Candidates interested in the Burgersfort intake must be able to travel to the branch throughout the programme.
7. Brits and Rustenburg Life Offices
One listing covers learnership opportunities at the AVBOB Life Offices in Brits and Rustenburg.
Candidates should select a placement they can reach consistently.
8. Ermelo Life Office
This intake is attached to the AVBOB Life Office in Ermelo.
Reliable daily transportation remains an important requirement.
9. Nelspruit Life Office
Candidates based within travelling distance of Nelspruit can submit an application through the dedicated listing.
10. Limpopo Province
AVBOB has published a broader learnership listing for placements within Limpopo.
The company reserves the right to determine the final office placement.
11. Pretoria Region
The Pretoria regional listing covers the following offices:
- Pretoria Central
- Pretoria North
- Rosslyn
- Montana
- Lynnwood
- Gezina
Candidates should be willing to work at one of the listed offices.
12. Witbank Life Office
This listing is intended for unemployed candidates who can complete the workplace component at the Witbank Life Office.
Which intakes are for people living with disabilities?
AVBOB has published two dedicated Long-Term Insurance Learnership listings for people living with disabilities:
- AVBOB Head Office in Centurion
- Middelburg Life Office
Candidates should select the disability-specific advertisement when submitting their application.
The same core qualification, age, education and unemployment requirements apply to these listings.
What will learners study during the programme?
Successful candidates will work towards an NQF Level 5 Occupational Certificate in Long-Term Insurance Adviser, carrying 180 credits.
The programme combines formal learning with workplace exposure. Learners can expect to develop knowledge relevant to:
- Long-term insurance products
- Client communication
- Insurance administration
- Customer service
- Policy-related processes
- Financial services compliance
- Professional workplace conduct
- Digital and administrative systems
Completing the programme can provide a recognised qualification and practical exposure to South Africa’s insurance industry.
Who qualifies for the AVBOB Learnerships 2026?
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Be an unemployed South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Possess a valid Grade 12 certificate
- Have taken English as a Grade 12 subject
- Have taken Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy or Accounting
- Have never participated in a previous learnership
- Not be registered with another academic institution
- Not be engaged in any other studies during the programme
- Have reliable transportation to the assigned office
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Be able to work independently
- Show initiative and a willingness to learn
Basic computer skills involving Microsoft Office, email and internet use are also important.
Owning a smartphone or laptop will be advantageous but is not presented as a compulsory requirement.
Can candidates who completed another learnership participate?
No. AVBOB specifically requires candidates who have not attended a previous learnership.
This restriction does not only refer to an insurance learnership. Candidates who have completed a learnership in another field may also be ineligible.
Applicants must also remain available for the full programme and may not study through another institution at the same time.
How much will AVBOB learners receive?
Successful candidates will receive a monthly allowance for the duration of the learnership.
The recruitment listings describe the remuneration as market-related but do not state the exact monthly amount.
Candidates should avoid relying on unofficial stipend figures unless AVBOB confirms the amount during the selection or contracting process.
What should candidates prepare before starting the application?
Candidates should have the following information and documents ready:
- An updated curriculum vitae
- A valid Grade 12 certificate
- Grade 12 results showing the required subjects
- Accurate personal and contact details
- Information confirming South African citizenship
- Details of relevant computer and communication skills
- A professional email address
- Reliable access to the internet for the online submission
The curriculum vitae should make the required Grade 12 subjects easy to identify.
Candidates should also state their suburb or town clearly so that AVBOB can assess their suitability for the selected branch.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Do not select branches at random. Choose an office you can reach reliably throughout the 12-month programme, then place your Grade 12 subjects, computer skills and current area near the top of your curriculum vitae so recruiters can confirm your eligibility quickly.
How should candidates submit their applications?
Applications must be submitted through the official AVBOB online recruitment portal.
Follow these steps:
- Open the recruitment portal.
- Expand the search section.
- Enter Learnership in the title field.
- Select the search button.
- Review both pages of active learnership listings.
- Open the listing for your preferred branch.
- Confirm that you meet every requirement.
- Register or log in when prompted.
- Complete every section of the application form.
- Upload the requested documents and submit.
Candidates interested in the disability-specific intakes should select the listing that clearly includes People Living with Disabilities in its title.
When will applications close?
AVBOB has not published a closing date on the active learnership listings.
Because all advertisements are currently active, candidates should submit promptly. A listing may no longer accept applications once AVBOB has received enough suitable submissions or removes it from the recruitment portal.
What other conditions should candidates understand?
AVBOB reserves the right to determine the final placement of each learner.
Candidates should also note that:
- A monthly stipend will be provided.
- The stipend amount has not been published.
- Preference will be given to suitably qualified people from previously disadvantaged groups.
- The listings are designated employment-equity opportunities.
- Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.
- Candidates must remain available for the full programme.
- Reliable transport is the candidate’s responsibility.
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Final Thoughts
The AVBOB and INSETA Learnership Programme 2026 offers unemployed South Africans an opportunity to earn an NQF Level 5 insurance qualification while gaining 12 months of workplace experience and receiving a monthly stipend.
With 14 active listings covering multiple AVBOB offices, candidates should identify the correct branch, check their Grade 12 subjects and submit a complete online application while the relevant advertisement remains available.
