Sanlam Is Hiring a Graduate Admin Intern in Umhlanga — Financial Services Experience Awaits

Sanlam has a Graduate Intern: Admin Assistant position open at their SanlamConnect East Coast Regional Office in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a 12-month contract designed for unemployed graduates who need real workplace experience to either complete a professional qualification or improve their employability in the financial services sector.

SanlamConnect is the financial planning arm of the Sanlam Group, supporting a large network of financial advisers and intermediaries across South Africa. Working inside a regional office gives you direct exposure to how financial advice businesses operate — from client administration and new business tracking to event coordination and broker support. It is structured, professional experience inside one of South Africa's most recognised financial services brands.

Who Can Apply

This role is specifically for unemployed graduates. The qualification requirements are:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Business-related National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:

The role is suited to someone with little or no previous work experience. You must currently be unemployed.

What You Will Be Doing

You will be embedded in the Regional Office team, supporting both the management team and the financial advisers and brokers they work with. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administration support to the management team
• Supporting financial advisers and brokers with their day-to-day needs
• Coordinating and managing events for the regional office
• Monitoring new business received and tracking outstanding premiums

Why Sanlam Is Worth Starting Your Career At

Sanlam has been part of South Africa's financial landscape for over 100 years. The company operates across life insurance, investment management, short-term insurance and financial planning — meaning experience gained here is relevant across a very wide range of financial services roles. If you are a KZN-based graduate looking for your first step into the industry, a Sanlam internship on your CV gets attention.

There is no listed closing date so this position is open now. Apply as soon as possible before it fills.