OUTsurance invites suitably qualified unemployed South African youth to apply for its OSS Hastings Learnership 2026, offering an 18-month learnership with a R9,000 stipend. The opportunity is aimed at people who have Matric, are aged 18 to 35, are currently unemployed and have no previous work experience. Applications are open to eligible candidates who want to gain their first workplace experience in the insurance, financial services and call centre industry.
Getting your first job can be difficult when every vacancy seems to ask for experience. This OUTsurance learnership gives unemployed young South Africans a chance to enter a professional working environment, learn new skills and gain practical experience while completing a structured learning programme.
The programme is offered through a fixed-term learnership agreement and will run for 18 months. Successful learners will receive a stipend of R9,000 while taking part in the programme.
Here are the main details you need to know before applying:
The OUTsurance OSS Hastings Learnership is aimed at unemployed young people who want to develop workplace skills and gain practical experience.
During the programme, learners will be exposed to a professional work environment where they can learn how to communicate with customers, deal with different customer needs and work with other people.
The experience can be useful for anyone who wants to build a career in areas such as customer service, call centres, insurance, financial services and sales.
You will also have the chance to develop skills that can be useful in many different jobs. These include communication, teamwork, problem-solving and dealing with customers in a professional way.
It is important for applicants to understand that the opportunity is a learnership and not a permanent employment contract. Successful candidates will enter into a learnership agreement with OUTsurance for the duration of the programme.
This opportunity is mainly aimed at young South Africans who are unemployed and looking for their first chance to gain workplace experience.
To be considered, applicants must meet the requirements set by OUTsurance.
Applicants must:
This means you do not need to have worked in an office, call centre or insurance company before applying.
If you have Matric but have struggled to get your first job because you do not have experience, this type of programme can give you an opportunity to start building your work history.
Meeting the basic requirements is important, but OUTsurance is also looking for people who can work well with customers and other employees.
Applicants should have good communication skills and be comfortable working in a busy environment.
The company is looking for candidates who can demonstrate skills and qualities such as:
These skills are especially useful in customer-facing jobs. You may need to speak to different people, listen carefully to their needs, solve problems and remain professional even when a situation becomes difficult.
Applicants should understand that this is not a normal Monday-to-Friday office programme.
Learners must be willing to work according to a predetermined shift roster.
The programme includes shifts running from Friday to Monday, while the exact working hours can vary depending on the day.
Learners will receive two weekdays off. These days may be Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the work schedule.
This means applicants need to be flexible and comfortable with working different shifts.
The opportunity is not only about working in a call centre environment.
One day every week will be set aside for full qualification training on-site.
This gives learners time to focus on their learning and develop the knowledge and skills required as part of the programme.
Applicants should therefore be prepared to take both the workplace and training parts of the learnership seriously.
Learners may also be required to work on South African public holidays if they are scheduled to work on those days.
However, the information provided states that this does not apply where the relevant South African public holiday is also observed in the United Kingdom.
Candidates should therefore be prepared for a work schedule that may include public holidays.
Finding a first job after Matric can be challenging, especially when employers ask applicants to have previous experience.
This 18-month OUTsurance learnership can help unemployed youth start building that experience.
The R9,000 stipend also provides financial support while learners take part in the programme.
More importantly, learners can develop workplace skills that may be useful long after the programme has ended.
These can include:
These skills can be useful when applying for future positions in insurance, banking, finance, customer service, sales and call centres.
This opportunity may suit you if you have Matric, are between 18 and 35, are currently unemployed and have been looking for your first real workplace opportunity.
It can also be a good option if you are interested in talking to customers, solving problems and working in a professional environment.
You should be comfortable with shift work and willing to complete the required training during the 18-month programme.
Remember that no previous work experience is required, so you do not need to wait until you have worked somewhere else before considering this opportunity.
Before submitting your application, make sure that you meet the requirements.
Applicants should also understand that OUTsurance may give preference to candidates who meet its Employment Equity requirements and who fall within designated groups.
Being eligible does not automatically mean that an applicant will be selected. Candidates should provide correct information and make sure that their application is completed properly.
If you are interested in the insurance and financial services industry, this could be an opportunity to gain experience with a recognised company while receiving a R9,000 stipend.
Applications should be submitted online through the official OUTsurance recruitment platform.
Before applying, make sure you have your relevant information ready and carefully check the requirements for the OSS Hastings Learnership.
Application link: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
If you meet the requirements, do not let the lack of work experience stop you from applying. This programme is specifically aimed at unemployed young people who want to gain practical workplace exposure and start building their careers.
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