About
About
Sanlam (founded 1918) is a diversified financial services group (insurance, investments, wealth, advisers via Sanlam Financial Advisers and BlueStar). Head office: 2 Strand Road, Bellville; 11 West St, Houghton, Johannesburg. Contact 0860 726 526 / 011 359 7700 (sanlamonline.co.za/careers). Sector: Finance & Banking/Insurance. Size: see Sanlam annual report.
Entry routes
- Financial advisers and brokers (SFA network, BlueStar businesses): independence, passion and drive; FAIS requirements. Ongoing.
- Corporate (finance, actuarial, IT, marketing, underwriting): degree + experience. Ongoing.
- Graduate and CA Training Programme (3-year SAICA): recent graduates. Seasonal intakes.
- Bursary and learnership: academic bursaries and learnerships. Seasonal.
Programmes
- Graduate/CA Training: three-year SAICA programme plus Data, AI and Engineering Academy tracks.
- Learnership: insurance learnerships per business.
- Bursary: academic bursaries supporting financial-sector skills.
- Internship: advertised per unit.
What to expect
Locations: Bellville HQ, Johannesburg and adviser offices nationwide. Common roles: advisers, brokers, actuaries, analysts, developers. Note: advice roles suit entrepreneurial sellers (including running your own BlueStar business). Progression: adviser to senior adviser to brokerage management; graduate to specialist.
How to apply
Start at Sanlam careers. Help: 0860 726 526. Never pay to apply.
FAQs
What is the Sanlam CA Training Programme?
A three-year SAICA-accredited programme building leadership and practical experience.
Can I run my own business with Sanlam?
Yes – the BlueStar franchise-style advisory model lets you run your own practice.
Does Sanlam offer bursaries?
Yes – academic bursaries and learnerships are listed on the careers page.
Last verified: 19 September 2026. Sources: sanlamonline.co.za/careers.
