Intern: Legal & Compliance
Job overview
- Category Intern
- Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
- Province Gauteng
- Closing date August 23, 2026
Website Sanlam
Job description
Who are we?
Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique
requirements
of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans.
In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.
What will you do?
Under general supervision, performs a limited variety of clerical
duties
for functional groups involving compiling and arranging data, making standard computations, processing and coding documents and maintaining records and files. Routines are generally prescribed and supervision is readily available.
What will make you successful in this role?
Qualification &
experience
- - National Senior Certificate (Matric)
- Diploma or Degree in one of the following:
o Business Management
o Quality Management
o Risk Management
o Commerce
o Finance
Knowledge and
skills
- Communication
skills
o Written and verbal communication
o Presentation and facilitation
o Active listening
o Providing constructive feedback
o Influencing and negotiation
o Stakeholder engagement
- Analytical
skills
o Analytical / Critical thinking
o Problem-solving
o Attention to detail
o Decision-making based on evidence
o Presentation
skills
- Interpersonal
skills
o Relationship building
o Teamwork and collaboration
o Conflict resolution
o Customer-focused mindset
- Digital
skills
o Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
o Power BI (advantageous)
o SharePoint
Personal Attributes
Plans and aligns
- Contributing dependently
Communicates effectively
- Contributing dependently
Action orientated
- Contributing dependently
Optimises work processes
- Contributing dependently
Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.
Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core
Competencies
Being resilient
- Contributing dependently
Customer focus
- Contributing dependently
Collaborates
- Contributing dependently
Cultivates innovation
- Contributing dependently
Drives results
- Contributing dependently
Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the
application
due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.
The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
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How to apply
Apply directly through the official Sanlam application page. Review the requirements below before submitting your application.
Source: Sanlam Careers: Current Vacancies
