Job Location: Johannesburg  

Job Type: 12 months fixed term contract 

Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications 

We have an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Quantity Surveyor to join Sedgwick’s Internship Programme. 

Your path to a career in Quantity Surveying starts here. Sedgwick’s Internship Programme offers hands‑on experience within the short‑term insurance sector, supporting your development from day one. 

You will gain practical exposure to real claims and projects, building technical skills, commercial awareness, and confidence in a professional environment. Structured workplace learning will help you develop good judgement and an understanding of ethical practice. 

The role includes supporting damage assessments and scopes of work through site visits, taking measurements, identifying repair requirements, and working with structural engineers. You will also assist with sketch plans, quantum calculations, repair estimates, and Value at Risk assessments. 

In addition, you will support tender processes and reinstatement projects, including payment valuations, gaining insight into how work progresses from assessment to completion. 

This is perfect for someone starting a Quantity Surveying career who enjoys practical work, problem‑solving, and learning on the job, regardless of background. 

The skills you will have when you apply:   

• Recognised Qualifications – A relevant Quantity Surveying qualification, including BSc (Hons) QS, BSc QS, Advanced Diploma, or Postgraduate Diploma. 

• Professional Responsibility – A dependable and accountable approach to work, with the ability to follow through on tasks and commitments. 

• Ethical and Inclusive Practice – A strong sense of professional ethics, respect for confidentiality, and fair, inclusive conduct with others. 

• Core Technical Knowledge – A basic understanding of construction methods, building elements, and standard systems for measuring building work. 

• Digital and Drawing Skills – Confidence using MS Excel (essential), MS Word and Outlook, with the ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications and schedules; WinQS experience is beneficial. 

The skills that will be developed once working:   

• We will provide all the Sedgwick specific training you need to thrive in this role   

What we’ll give you for this role: 

Remuneration & more 

• Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications 

• Holiday allowance of 15 days plus public holidays 

• Work from office in Bryanston 

Health & support 

• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions) 

Other benefits 

• Structured programmes with clear timescales & transparent career pathways 

• Fully supported professional qualifications with rewards 

This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry   

At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the UK's most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year, you'll also be an architect of tomorrow's insurance landscape with Sedgwick University. Our proprietary offering is the most comprehensive training and development program in the industry with more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue your formal education – all available to you starting from your very first day.   

You'll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission; protecting people and businesses. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.   

Next steps for you:   

Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.   

If you’re unsure whether you have all the skills needed then do apply – we are looking for all backgrounds from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in-between.    

Not only that, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.    

After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).