Exceptional people making a difference, from anywhere

We believe in what we do. We know that we make a difference in the lives of the individuals, businesses and communities that we serve. We promise insurance good and proper, and that is not just a promise to our customers. It is a promise to all who work with us. We strive to create and nurture a company culture that is inspiring, empowering, inclusive and supportive. We are committed to developing our employees and leaders, enabling them to grow personally and professionally.

Come as you are

Our employee promise of exceptional people making a difference is delivered through our Santam values, culture and employee experience principles. We are dedicated to making this a felt and lived experience for all our people.

Unlock your passion

We want you to unlock your passion by creating an environment and learning culture where you can craft a future for yourself and others. We encourage you to embrace opportunities that will enable you to grow, develop and thrive.

Feel seen and heard

Our people's success is at the heart of our business. We want you to feel acknowledged, recognised and rewarded for your contribution to our organisational success. We care about every facet of our people's lives, and we have created a support system that enables our people, their families and communities to flourish.

Live purposefully

We are a socially conscious organisation that strives to positively impact our communities and society. We encourage and support our people to make a difference and be active citizens in their communities.

Santam values

Our values are part of everything we build, including careers

The Santam way is the way we do things around here. It's our culture, both current and desired. It encapsulates what matters to us, and the values we want our employees to live by and experience.

Care

Serving with empathy and consideration, knowing that everything we do leaves a lasting impact and legacy.

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Collaboration

Unlocking our Winning As One spirit by focusing on a better outcome for all, achieved through partnership and an open-minded approach to everything.

Innovation

Always striving for continuous improvement in order to create value for our stakeholders, our society and our world.

Integrity

Unwavering in our pursuit to do the right thing; resolute in our commitment to what’s good for all stakeholders.

GROW, DEVELOP & THRIVE

Skills Development Academy

At Santam we create an environment for you to grow, develop and thrive. Our unique business enables you to unlock your passion and achieve your maximum potential through diverse and challenging career opportunities. A place where learning is valued because people are independent thinkers; learning is personalised to individual needs and the needs of the new world of work; people have the freedom to choose what, when and how they want to learn.

Expand your future with our learnership programme

Kick-start your career with our graduate programme

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AT SANTAM

Come as you are

At Santam, we view diversity as a positive, enriching source of competitive advantage. We are intentional in embedding inclusion and diversity into the fabric of Santam. We do this by fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and enables us to attract and retain the best talent. This is a strategic imperative for our business.

Work at the heart of change. Learn more about our staff volunteer programmes.

Top Employer 2024

Santam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2024 for excellence in people practices. This is the eighth consecutive year that we have achieved this accolade.