Company Description

OUTsurance has been propelling the South African insurance industry forward for the last 28 years. As leaders in the field, we’re always looking for innovative ways to create digitally advanced solutions, without losing sight of our human values.

Our continued success can be attributed to outstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise. If you’re keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of ‘fun’, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for. 

What Do You Get OUT?

OUTsurance has been voted Top Employer South Africa since 2022.  Our people vision is to be a great company to work for where you always get something OUT.

We Offer Our Employees:

• A winning, fun and inclusive company culture that embraces diversity.
• Growth opportunities (we hire talent, train skill and promote values driven leaders from within)
• Wi-Fi on campus and Emergency Panic-Assist through the OUTsurance app
• Employee wellness programs: Free Counselling, Legal Advice and Financial Coaching for you and your members of household.
• A chance to give back (Staff Helping SA OUT volunteer program) and much more.
• Prayer Rooms

The internship is a structured work-based program, affording unemployed graduates work experience in our company. The successful applicants will enter into a 12-month fixed term Internship agreement (not an employment contract) with the company and receive a stipend.

Job Description

The Risk and Compliance department requires an intern to support and assist the current Occupational Health and Safety Team with day-to-day activities. The ideal candidates must have a passion for people and delivering awesome service in a deadline orientated environment.

This program gives graduates workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills that they have studied and will practice in order to assist them in the future in their chosen occupations. This is a learning opportunity for a graduate that has a passion for Occupational Health and Safety and would like to gain experience in order to pursue a career in this field.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent
• Occupational Health and Safety Diploma/Qualifications
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• No work experience required

Additional Information

Competencies

The successful individual would need to demonstrate the below listed competencies at an advanced level:

• Passion for Occupational Health and Safety
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
• Takes initiative
• Engages professionally
• Methodically plans and organises tasks and projects
• High level of attention to detail
• Adapts and responds positively to change
• The ability to multitask and handle stress
• Confidentiality
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and supporting regulations

Take note to qualify for an INSETA Internship program you need to

• Be a South African citizen
• Not previously on an Internship with INSETA
• Be between the ages of 18 & 35
• Unemployed in the last 2 months

Additional Information

An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the OUTsurance values of Awesome Service, Dynamic, Honest, Human, Passionate and Recognition.

At OUTsurance our value of HUMAN is more than just a poster on the wall. It’s a key part of our culture and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from persons with disabilities. In support of our Employment Equity objectives, we strive to create equal opportunities for all and also welcome candidates from designated groups who meet the role requirements.