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Occupational Certificate · SAQA ID 99668

Insurance Claims Administrator

Develop practical knowledge for assessing, processing and administering insurance claims while building a foundation for professional growth within the insurance sector.

Current fees, duration, delivery format, intake dates and entry requirements should be confirmed directly with the Ilanga admissions team.
Programme overview

Build the capability behind effective claims administration.

The Insurance Claims Administrator qualification is designed to develop knowledge and practical capability for supporting the insurance claims process. It introduces learners to the responsibilities, documentation, communication and professional standards associated with claims administration.

01

Claims-process understanding

Develop a clearer understanding of how claims move from notification through assessment and administration.

02

Accurate administration

Strengthen the attention to detail required for records, supporting documents and claims-related information.

03

Client communication

Build professional communication skills for supporting clients and stakeholders throughout the claims process.

04

Professional conduct

Understand the importance of responsible conduct, confidentiality and appropriate process compliance.

Indicative learning focus

The capabilities this pathway is intended to develop.

These areas are presented as a clear programme overview. The approved curriculum, module names, credits and assessment structure must be checked against Ilanga’s official programme documentation before publication.

Focus area 01

Understand the structure of the claims journey.

Learners develop an understanding of the stages and responsibilities involved in receiving, reviewing and progressing insurance claims.

  • Claims notification and registration
  • Claims-process stages
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Information gathering
  • Claims progression and follow-up
  • Process accuracy and consistency
Focus area 02

Manage claims-related information accurately.

This focus area develops the discipline required to work with supporting documents, records and claims information in an organised and responsible manner.

  • Supporting claims documents
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Information completeness
  • Document checking
  • Data confidentiality
  • Administrative quality control
Focus area 03

Communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders.

Claims administration requires professional communication, careful explanation and appropriate follow-up with clients, colleagues and other parties.

  • Professional client interaction
  • Written claims communication
  • Managing information requests
  • Stakeholder updates
  • Handling sensitive situations
  • Service-focused communication
Focus area 04

Work within responsible professional standards.

Learners are introduced to the importance of appropriate conduct, process compliance, confidentiality and responsible decision support.

  • Professional conduct
  • Confidentiality
  • Process compliance
  • Ethical administration
  • Escalation and accountability
  • Responsible workplace behaviour
Focus area 05

Connect learning to claims-administration practice.

The programme should help learners connect formal knowledge to the practical expectations of insurance and claims-support environments.

  • Workplace administration
  • Task planning and follow-up
  • Claims-support workflows
  • Quality and accuracy
  • Professional problem solving
  • Continuous learning
Career direction

Where this qualification may support progression.

The qualification is aligned with claims-administration environments and may support entry into or progression within insurance operations, depending on experience and employer requirements.

01

Claims Administrator

Support the registration, documentation and progression of insurance claims.

02

Claims Support Officer

Assist claims teams with records, communication and administrative coordination.

03

Insurance Administrator

Apply broader administrative capability within insurance operations and client-service environments.

04

Claims-Service Support

Support clients and internal teams with claims-related information and process follow-up.

Career titles are illustrative and do not guarantee employment. Actual roles depend on employer requirements, previous experience and successful completion of applicable recruitment processes.

Who the programme may suit

A pathway for new entrants and developing professionals.

Suitability should always be assessed against the official entry requirements and the learner’s intended professional direction.

New entrants to insurance

Learners seeking a structured introduction to claims administration and insurance operations.

Claims-support employees

Existing staff seeking formal learning and stronger claims-administration capability.

Administrative professionals

Administrators interested in moving into an insurance-specific environment.

Application pathway

From programme enquiry to enrolment.

01

Request information

Obtain the current programme pack, fees, requirements and intake dates.

02

Confirm eligibility

Ask admissions to confirm whether your academic background meets the requirements.

03

Submit documents

Complete the application and provide the required supporting information.

04

Complete registration

Finalise the approved registration and payment process before beginning the programme.

Programme questions

Before you apply.

The admissions team should confirm all programme-specific information before registration.

The programme is presented as the Occupational Certificate: Insurance Claims Administrator, SAQA ID 99668.

The current duration and delivery schedule should be requested directly from Ilanga. This avoids displaying outdated information when programme arrangements change.

Entry requirements must be confirmed against the official programme documentation. Prospective learners should submit their academic information to admissions for guidance.

Use the programme enquiry form to request the latest fee schedule, payment information and current intake dates.

No qualification can guarantee employment. It can help learners build relevant knowledge and capability, while employment remains subject to employer requirements, experience and recruitment processes.

Ready to explore insurance claims administration?

Request the programme pack and speak to admissions about eligibility, fees, delivery options and the next intake.

Start your programme enquiry