Santam and the wider Sanlam Group are accepting applications from graduates across several professional fields, including Finance, Commerce, Risk, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Law, Human Resources and Marketing.
The main Santam / Sanlam Group Programme is a 24-month graduate development programme based in Johannesburg and Cape Town for Human Capital, Marketing, and Risk and Compliance opportunities.
Applicants should carefully select the opportunity that matches their qualification as the eligibility requirements and recruitment arrangements differ between the programmes.
Opportunity Details
Organisations: Santam / Sanlam Group
Opportunity: Graduate Programme and Graduate Talent Pools
Locations: Johannesburg, Gauteng and Cape Town, Western Cape
Santam Graduate Programme Duration: 24 months
Experience: Santam Graduate Programme applicants must have no more than one year of work experience
Age Requirement: 22–30 years for the Santam Graduate Programme
Application Method: Online
Salary/Stipend: Not specified
Sanlam Talent Pool Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Santam Graduate Programme 2027
Santam is offering a 24-month Graduate Programme aimed at young graduates who want to develop professional experience within the general insurance industry.
The programme combines structured learning with practical workplace exposure, mentorship, coaching and experience working on real business challenges.
Graduates will also receive a customised onboarding experience during their first 100 days, including accredited learning modules.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants for the Santam Graduate Programme must:
- Be between 22 and 30 years old.
- Have no more than one year of work experience.
- Hold a relevant degree in one of the accepted fields.
Applicants with postgraduate qualifications including Honours degrees, are also welcome to apply.
Qualifications Accepted for the Santam Graduate Programme
Santam is considering graduates with degrees in the following areas:
- Finance
- Commerce
- Risk
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Information Systems
- Actuarial Science
- Mathematical Statistics
- Industrial Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Law
The programme is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
What Graduates Can Expect
The Santam Graduate Programme provides structured development intended to prepare graduates for professional careers.
Development areas include creativity and problem-solving, analytical thinking, resilience, digital fluency and the ability to work through complex or uncertain situations.
Graduates will also receive exposure to leadership development and technical areas of short-term insurance relevant to their career paths.
Mentorship and coaching form part of the programme, with graduates receiving guidance from experienced subject-matter specialists while participating in business-driven learning projects.
Sanlam Human Capital Graduate Talent Pool
Sanlam Group is also accepting Human Capital Graduate talent pool in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Human Capital Qualifications
Applicants should hold a Degree or Diploma in:
- Human Resources
- Industrial Psychology
- Organisational Psychology
- A related field
Previous HR exposure, internship experience or Work Integrated Learning is listed as advantageous but not compulsory.
Graduates may gain exposure to recruitment, onboarding, performance management, talent processes, research, documentation and the coordination of Human Capital initiatives when suitable opportunities become available.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Sanlam Marketing Graduate Talent Pool
Marketing Qualification
Applicants should have:
- BCom Marketing; or
- An equivalent degree with Communications, Marketing or related major subjects.
Potential work exposure includes corporate communications, events coordination, client interaction, brand management and support for marketing activities.
The role may also involve assisting with marketing materials, communications, events and exhibitions, promotional information and marketing administration.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Sanlam Risk and Compliance Graduate Talent Pool
The Risk and Compliance Graduate talent pool is another Cape Town opportunity for graduates interested in governance, regulation, compliance and financial services.
Successful candidates considered for future opportunities will gain practical exposure to the regulatory, statutory and legal environment within a major financial services organisation.
Qualifications
Applicants require a relevant qualification in:
- Legal studies
- Risk
- Compliance
Candidates should also have an interest in governance, regulation, risk management and financial services.
Potential exposure includes compliance processes, documentation, analysing information, risk-management monitoring and working with regulatory and statutory requirements.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Salary or Stipend
Not specified.
How to Apply
Applications and talent-pool registrations must be completed online through the official Sanlam Group careers platform.
1. Santam Graduate Programme 2027
Apply for the Santam Graduate Programme 2027
Applicants should confirm that they meet the age, qualification and work-experience requirements before applying.
2. Human Capital Graduate Talent Pool
Apply for the Human Capital Graduate Talent Pool
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
3. Marketing Graduate Talent Pool
Apply for the Marketing Graduate Talent Pool
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
4. Risk and Compliance Graduate Talent Pool
Apply for the Risk and Compliance Graduate Talent Pool
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Important Application Information
Applicants should choose the programme that corresponds with their academic background and read the official advertisement before submitting an application.
The Santam Graduate Programme is separately advertised as a structured 24-month graduate programme.
Employment Equity
The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation, diversity and an inclusive workplace. Employment Equity plans and targets may be considered during the recruitment and selection process.
The Group also encourages opportunities for people living with disabilities.
Closing Date
Human Capital Graduate Talent Pool: 31 August 2026
Marketing Graduate Talent Pool: 31 August 2026
Risk and Compliance Graduate Talent Pool: 31 August 2026
Disclaimer
Career27 publishes employment and career opportunities for informational purposes and is not Santam, Sanlam Group or a recruitment agency acting on their behalf.
Recruitment, shortlisting and selection are handled by the relevant employer. Applicants should verify all information and submit applications through the official recruitment platform. Career27 does not guarantee employment, interviews or selection.
