Guardrisk Insurance Company Ltd, a member of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 10 October 2025
Internship Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
About the Guardrisk Internship Programme 2026
Are you a motivated, dynamic, and self-driven graduate ready to launch your career in the financial services and insurance sector? Guardrisk, an industry-leading insurer, is offering an exciting 12-month internship programme designed to give unemployed graduates hands-on experience, professional exposure, and personal growth opportunities within the insurance and financial services environment.
Successful candidates will join the organisation on 1 March 2026, working with teams in departments such as underwriting, claims, risk management, and finance.
Stipend: R9,250 per month
Programme Purpose
The internship aims to:
- Provide practical exposure and skills development in financial services and insurance operations.
- Offer insight into industry best practices, client service, and business processes.
- Develop understanding of insurance products, customer needs, and market trends.
- Prepare graduates for future employment by enhancing their professional competency and business acumen.
Duration and Benefits
- Duration: 12 months (March 2026 – February 2027)
- Monthly Stipend: R9,250
- Type: Fixed-term contract
- Location: Guardrisk Head Office, Sandton
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Hold a completed tertiary qualification (Degree or National Diploma).
- Be currently unemployed.
- Have not participated in any previous internship programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Uphold exceptional client service standards and manage queries effectively.
- Support various operational functions across departments.
- Contribute to service improvement, operational efficiency, and innovation initiatives.
- Assist with financial and administrative tasks within assigned teams.
- Collaborate with mentors and colleagues to build professional and technical competence.
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to adapt to change and manage ambiguity.
- Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
- Detail-oriented with strong adherence to processes and compliance.
Start Date
1 March 2026
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the Guardrisk Internship Programme 2026
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