07 Dec Welcome to new learners and interns
We wish our new learners and interns a warm Safire welcome as they join our in-house youth programmes. They are:
Learners, from left to right: Sanele Bhengu; Luyanda Ngcobo; Michael Thomas; Shweta Bridjlal; Caitlyn Davids; Jashan Gounder.
Interns, from left to right: Tyrelle Jaglall; Seyuri Pillay; Luyanda Mabaso; Amanda Ngobese; Corey Smith.
These young people are very excited to be part of our company, and we are delighted to have them here with us. We chatted to them and received some wonderful feedback from them…
Learner Sanele Bhengu: I wanted to join Safire because of their excellence that I saw on social media… Their commitment to customer satisfaction and their innovative approach to insurance stood out.
Learner Luyanda Ngcobo: The management team is ambitious and clearly support their employees to be the best version of themselves through proper training and ongoing support.
Learner Caitlyn Davids: I’m looking forward to learning new things and challenging myself to grow professionally and in the short time that I’ve been here at Safire, I see that this is the exact kind of place that focuses on the growth and development of their staff.
Learner Jashan Gounder: When I arrived at Safire I was greeted with warm smiles and welcoming care. They not only implement a successful business model with regards to insurance, but also innovate and adapt wherever possible to serve customer service needs…
Intern Seyuri Pillay: I’m looking forward to the engagement of the HR field and gaining experience in as many departments as I possibly can.
Intern Amanda Ngobese: I’m looking forward to learning new skills, working in a different environment, and being introduced to different people. Also learning more about the insurance industry and how it works…
Background to the Safire Learnership and Internship Programmes
Safire Learnership Programme
The Safire Learnership Programme was launched on 1 February 2018 and offers unemployed youngsters with tertiary qualifications an opportunity to complete a 12-month learning period with Safire. This provides them with invaluable practical experience and insight into the insurance industry and allows them to work closely with Safire’s industry experts in several fields. Whilst gaining valuable work experience, the learners study to obtain a NQF 4 FETC in Short-term Insurance.
Safire Internship Programme
The Safire Internship Programme selects candidates with a tertiary qualification to join our various business units, including the Legal, Finance, HR, IT and Marketing departments. During the 12-month period, the interns receive hands-on training to upskill them. These interns provide Safire with a valuable source of talented potential employees.
Both the Safire Learnership and Internship Programmes are run in conjunction with INSETA (Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority). All learners and interns receive a stipend every month, and enjoy the same benefits of working at Safire as full-time personnel, which has a significant impact on the company.
“Safire values making a positive impact on the lives of these promising individuals,” says Megan Stella, Chief Operating Officer at Safire. “The Learnership and Internship Programmes have been structured to help them reach their maximum potential with the mentorship of the many experts in diverse fields who we are fortunate to have at Safire. We wish them well for the busy year ahead.”