Graduate Internship at Sanlam in Bloemfontein | Apply Now!

📍 Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301
🏢 Company: Sanlam Life Ltd
📅 Closing Date: 6 August 2025
📄 Reference ID: CJ-SANPG07-BLM

Website: http://www.sanlam.co.za

🏢 About Sanlam

Sanlam Life Ltd, a leading financial services provider in South Africa, is dedicated to empowering its employees and financial advisors through opportunity, support, and recognition. Built on a foundation of respect, potential, and individual worth, Sanlam fosters a culture that inspires personal and professional growth.

This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain exposure in the financial services sector, specifically in sales support and administration.

🧾 About the Internship

This is a 12-month contract internship within the SanlamConnect division. The successful candidate will join an administrative team, gaining hands-on training in office support, sales administration, and client servicing within the financial services industry.

💼 Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to intermediaries and consultants

• Assist in preparing quotations and sales documentation

• Deliver after-sales service and client follow-up

• Process and monitor new business submissions

• Support intermediaries with product information and queries

• Track and resolve outstanding premium issues

🎓 Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent

• A National Diploma or Degree in a business-related field

• No or limited previous work experience

• Must be currently unemployed

• MS Office proficiency is required

🌟 Ideal Personal Attributes

• Strong customer focus and client centricity

• Able to communicate effectively and collaborate in teams

• High level of flexibility, adaptability, and initiative

• Strong planning and alignment skills

• Action-oriented with a drive to achieve results

• Committed to Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles

• Demonstrates innovation and eagerness to learn

🌈 Commitment to Diversity

Sanlam is committed to diversity, inclusion, and transformation in the workplace. The company encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply and supports a fair recruitment process.

📎 Required Documents

• Certified copy of ID

• Certified copy of Matric certificate and academic transcripts

• Updated CV

💡 CV Tips for This Role

• Highlight relevant coursework in business, admin, or sales

• Mention any university projects, volunteer work, or internships

• Include your computer skills, especially in MS Excel and Word

• Emphasize your communication and teamwork strengths

• Use a clean layout and clear bullet points for easy reading

📅 Application Notes

Shortlisting will begin after the application deadline (06 August 2025). The recruitment process timeline depends on the number of applicants and manager availability.

Sanlam reserves the right to close the job listing earlier or extend the application period.

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