Metropolitan Life is inviting unemployed young South Africans in East London to apply for its 12-month Wealth Management Learnership Programme starting in October 2026.
The programme provides workplace experience in the insurance industry together with structured theoretical learning. Successful learners will have the opportunity to obtain a Wealth Management qualification at NQF Level 4 while developing sales, customer-service and administrative skills.
Important: Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens by birth, aged between 18 and 35, and have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
At a glance
| Employer | Metropolitan Life |
| Programme | Learnership – East London |
| Reference Number | MMH260824-4 |
| Location | East London, Eastern Cape |
| Position Type | Temporary |
| Role Family | Operations |
| Programme Duration | 12 months |
| Programme Start | October 2026 |
| Qualification | Wealth Management NQF Level 4 |
| Minimum Education | Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification |
| Age Requirement | 18–35 years |
| Citizenship | South African citizen by birth |
| Employment Status | Unemployed |
| Remote Opportunity | Some remote work may be available |
| Closing Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Recommended Submission Date | Submit by 28 August 2026 |
| Last Verified | 25 August 2026 |
What this opportunity is
This is a 12-month temporary learnership aimed at helping unemployed youth gain practical workplace experience within the insurance industry.
Learners will complete structured theoretical learning while gaining practical experience alongside insurance-industry professionals. The programme is scheduled to begin in October 2026.
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The programme offers learners an opportunity to obtain a Wealth Management qualification at NQF Level 4. Applicants should be interested in developing a career involving sales, customer service, administration or financial services.
The official advert does not guarantee permanent employment after the 12-month programme.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be a South African citizen by birth.
- Be unemployed.
- Belong to a previously disadvantaged group.
- Be interested in sales and customer service.
- Be willing to complete the full 12-month learnership.
- Be available to start the programme in October 2026.
People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The official listing does not specify required Grade 12 subjects or minimum subject percentages. It also does not state whether applicants who previously completed another learnership may apply.
Qualification and learning
Successful learners will have the opportunity to work towards a Wealth Management qualification at NQF Level 4.
The programme is expected to include:
- Structured theoretical learning.
- Practical workplace experience.
- Exposure to the insurance industry.
- Customer-service experience.
- Administrative and reporting duties.
- Professional interaction with clients and stakeholders.
- Learning from experienced insurance professionals.
Learners will need to complete the theoretical and workplace components required by the programme. The official advert does not identify the training provider, assessment arrangements or exact unit standards.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Complete the required theoretical learning components.
- Complete programme-related administrative and reporting duties on time.
- Collect, compile and distribute documents according to required standards.
- Complete assigned tasks within defined timeframes.
- Respond to queries professionally.
- Help provide an excellent client experience.
- Support the achievement of client-service level agreements.
- Screen and direct queries to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Assist with resolving client queries.
- Maintain appropriate office-housekeeping standards.
- Participate fully in workplace learning activities.
Metropolitan may assign additional reasonable learning, administrative or customer-service duties according to the programme and operational requirements.
Skills and competencies
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good planning and organisational ability.
- Time-management skills.
- Numerical reasoning ability.
- Analytical skills.
- Fluent written and verbal communication in English.
- Good English comprehension.
- Stakeholder-engagement skills.
- Relationship-management ability.
- Computer literacy.
- Professional customer-service skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
Work location and remote arrangement
The learnership is based in East London in the Eastern Cape.
The official recruitment portal indicates that remote work may be available some of the time. Applicants should not interpret this as a fully remote learnership.
Learners may need to attend workplace training, theoretical learning, assessments and other programme activities in person. Applicants should ensure that they can travel reliably to the required East London workplace or training venue.
Documents to prepare
- An updated CV.
- A clear copy of your South African identity document.
- Your Grade 12 certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Any additional academic records requested during the application.
- Documentation relating to disability, if applicable and requested.
- Accurate details of previous education and employment.
- A reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
Upload only clear and accurate documents through Metropolitan’s official recruitment platform. Do not include unnecessary confidential medical information in your CV.
Application checklist
- Confirm that you are between 18 and 35 years old.
- Confirm that you are a South African citizen by birth.
- Confirm that you are currently unemployed.
- Show Grade 12 or your equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification clearly.
- Make sure you can participate for the full 12 months.
- Confirm that you can start in October 2026.
- Mention customer-service, administrative or computer skills accurately.
- Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
- Complete all required sections of your online recruitment profile.
- Submit before the official closing date.
Need assistance preparing your CV or application documents? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.
About Metropolitan Life
Metropolitan is a financial-services brand within Momentum Group. It provides financial-wellness solutions that include funeral and life insurance, savings, retirement products, health-related cover and other affordable financial solutions.
Learn more through the official Metropolitan website.
Quick tips for applicants
- Apply by 28 August 2026 where possible.
- Use a CV that clearly shows your Grade 12 qualification.
- Mention any customer-service, volunteer or school-based administrative experience honestly.
- Highlight computer literacy and communication skills.
- Do not describe informal activities as formal employment.
- Ensure that you are available from October 2026.
- Complete your Metropolitan recruitment profile before submitting.
- Keep a copy or screenshot of your application confirmation.
Common application mistakes
- Applying without Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Entering incorrect citizenship or employment information.
- Uploading an outdated or unreadable CV.
- Leaving required sections of the online profile incomplete.
- Assuming that the learnership is fully remote.
- Failing to check availability for the October 2026 start.
- Waiting until the closing date to begin the application.
Scam warning
Apply only through Metropolitan’s official recruitment platform.
- Do not pay anyone for an application, interview, assessment, training or placement.
- Do not share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
- Do not trust anyone who guarantees selection in exchange for money.
- Confirm that the vacancy reference is MMH260824-4 before submitting personal information.
- Upload personal documents only through an official and secure recruitment process.
How this opportunity was verified
This opportunity was verified using Metropolitan’s official recruitment listing for Learnership – East London, reference MMH260824-4.
The official listing confirmed the East London location, 12-month duration, October 2026 start, Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification, Grade 12 requirement, age criteria, citizenship requirement and closing date.
The vacancy does not state the stipend, exact working hours, training provider, number of available positions or guarantee employment after the programme.
Read more about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.
How to apply
- Open the official Metropolitan application page below.
- Confirm that the vacancy title is Learnership – East London.
- Confirm that the reference number is MMH260824-4.
- Read the complete programme information.
- Sign in to your recruitment profile or create a new profile.
- Complete your personal and education information accurately.
- Answer all eligibility questions honestly.
- Upload your CV and supporting documents.
- Review your cellphone number, email address and qualifications.
- Submit before the closing date.
Application closing date
The official closing date is 29 August 2026.
The exact closing time is not stated. Applicants should submit by 28 August 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical or document-upload problems.