About
About
Santam (SA’s largest short-term insurer, part of Sanlam Group) covers motor, property, commercial and specialist lines. Head office Bellville, Cape Town. Sector: Finance & Banking/Insurance. Size: see Santam annual report.
Entry routes
- Contact centres (sales and service consultants, personal/commercial lines): matric + experience. Ongoing – high volume.
- Claims and underwriting (assessors, underwriters): diploma/degree. Ongoing.
- Actuarial, finance, IT, data: degree + experience. Ongoing.
- Graduate, learnership and broker tracks: seasonal intakes.
Programmes
- Graduate: structured tracks across insurance functions.
- Learnership: insurance learnerships (a major youth intake).
- Bursary: study support per policy.
- Broker/financial adviser: tied-agent and broker consultant paths.
What to expect
Locations: Bellville HQ plus branches nationwide. Common roles: sales consultants, claims handlers, underwriters. Note: contact-centre roles dominate listings. Progression: consultant to senior to team lead; graduate to specialist.
How to apply
Start at Santam careers. Never pay to apply.
FAQs
How do I apply for Santam contact-centre jobs?
Via the careers portal – sales and service consultant roles list continuously.
Does Santam offer learnerships?
Yes – insurance learnerships are a major youth intake channel.
Where is Santam head office?
Bellville, Cape Town.
Last verified: 19 September 2026. Sources: santam.co.za/careers.
