Momentum – Learnership Programme 2026 – King Williams Town

Metropolitan Life is inviting unemployed young South Africans in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, to apply for its 12-month Learnership Programme starting in October 2026. The programme is aimed at young people interested in sales, customer service and developing a career in the insurance industry.

Successful learners will gain practical workplace experience in the insurance sector while working towards a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification and learning from experienced professionals within Metropolitan Life.

Important: this is a learnership, not a permanent job

This opportunity is a 12-month learnership. Metropolitan Life lists the position type as temporary, so applicants should not confuse it with a permanent Metropolitan Life vacancy.

The official advertisement does not state that successful completion of the programme will automatically result in permanent employment. Applicants should therefore view the programme primarily as an opportunity to gain a recognised qualification, workplace experience and skills relevant to the insurance and financial-services sector.

At a glance

What this learnership is

The Metropolitan Life Learnership Programme is designed to give unemployed young people an opportunity to gain workplace experience within the insurance industry.

The programme will run for 12 months and is scheduled to start in October 2026. Learners will participate in theoretical learning and practical workplace activities while working towards a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.

Metropolitan specifically indicates that the opportunity may suit young people with an interest in sales and customer service who would like to develop a career in the insurance industry.

Main duties and responsibilities

Learners will be expected to participate fully in both the learning and workplace components of the programme. Responsibilities listed in the official vacancy include:

• Completing all required theoretical learning.
• Completing administrative and reporting duties associated with the programme within the required timeframes.
• Collating, compiling and distributing documents according to the required standards and deadlines.
• Attending to client queries professionally to help provide an excellent client experience.
• Helping to ensure that applicable client-service standards are met and exceeded.
• Screening and routing queries to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Assisting with the resolution of client queries.
• Maintaining the relevant office housekeeping standards.

Minimum requirements

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements stated in the official Metropolitan Life advertisement:

• Have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Be a South African citizen by birth.
• Be currently unemployed.
• Belong to a previously disadvantaged group.

Applicants living with disabilities: Metropolitan Life specifically encourages people living with disabilities to apply.

Previous work experience explained

The official advertisement does not specify previous work experience as a minimum requirement. This makes the opportunity particularly relevant to unemployed young people who meet the education and eligibility requirements but have had limited opportunities to build formal workplace experience.

If you do have previous temporary, part-time, volunteer or workplace experience involving customer service, sales, administration, data capturing or dealing with members of the public, include it clearly on your CV because it may demonstrate useful transferable skills.

What the Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification means

A key feature of this learnership is that successful learners will have an opportunity to work towards a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification while gaining practical workplace exposure within the insurance industry.

The programme therefore involves more than workplace experience. Learners will also need to participate in the formal theoretical learning and complete the administrative and reporting requirements associated with the programme.

Applicants should be prepared to participate in both structured learning and practical workplace responsibilities throughout the 12-month programme.

Skills and competencies

Metropolitan Life lists the following competencies for applicants:

• Attention to detail.
• Good planning skills.
• Good time-management skills.
• Numerical reasoning ability.
• Analytical skills.
• Fluent verbal communication in English.
• Fluent written communication in English.
• Good comprehension of English.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relationship-management ability.
• Computer literacy.

Work arrangement and location

The official Metropolitan Life vacancy lists the programme location as King Williams Town, Eastern Cape. The recruitment listing also states that the position is remote none of the time, meaning applicants should expect to participate in the programme on-site.

Applicants should therefore consider whether they will realistically be able to attend and participate in the programme in King Williams Town for the duration of the learnership before submitting an application.

What applicants should understand before applying

• This is a 12-month learnership, not a permanent position.
• The programme is scheduled to start in October 2026.
• Applicants must currently be unemployed.
• Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Applicants must be South African citizens by birth.
• Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification is required.
• The programme combines theoretical learning with practical workplace experience.
• Learners will have an opportunity to work towards a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.
• The programme is based in King Williams Town and is not advertised as remote.
• The official vacancy does not state a stipend or remuneration amount.
• The advertisement does not guarantee permanent employment after completion of the programme.

Application checklist

Before starting the online application, prepare your information and supporting documents carefully.

• An updated CV.
• Your South African ID details and a copy of your ID if requested during the application process.
• Your Grade 12 certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Any additional certificates or qualifications relevant to your application.
• An active cellphone number.
• An email address that you check regularly.
• Accurate education and qualification information.
• Details of any previous temporary, part-time, volunteer or workplace experience, if applicable.
• Any additional supporting documents requested by the official recruitment system.

Before submitting your application, make sure your personal details, qualifications and contact information are accurate and that the information entered online matches your CV and supporting documents.

Need help with CVs, certified documents and applications? Visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Metropolitan Life

Metropolitan is a long-established financial-services brand that provides financial wellness solutions designed to help individuals and families build financial security. Its products and services include funeral insurance, health-related solutions, savings products, hospital cash-back cover, retirement solutions and life insurance.

Official website: Visit the official Metropolitan website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply well before the 21 August 2026 closing date.
• Make your Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification easy to identify on your CV.
• Make sure your cellphone number and email address are current.
• Highlight customer-service, sales or administrative experience if you have any.
• Include your computer skills because computer literacy is specifically listed as a competency.
• Check the spelling and grammar in your CV and online application.
• Use a professional email address that you check regularly.
• Answer application questions accurately and truthfully.
• Do not claim qualifications, experience or skills you do not have.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying without checking whether you meet the 18-to-35 age requirement.
• Applying while employed when the programme specifically requires unemployed applicants.
• Failing to clearly include your Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Using an outdated CV containing incorrect contact details.
• Leaving required sections of the online application incomplete.
• Providing information that does not match your supporting documents.
• Failing to upload documents requested by the recruitment portal.
• Waiting until the closing date before starting your application.
• Using unofficial third-party or social-media application links rather than the official Momentum recruitment platform.

Scam warning: important

The official Metropolitan Life advertisement advises applicants to verify the legitimacy of vacancies through the company’s careers platform. Applicants should use the official Momentum recruitment portal linked in this post when applying.

• Do not pay anyone to apply for this learnership.
• Do not pay an application, placement, interview or recruitment fee.
• Never provide your banking PIN, password or one-time PIN to someone claiming to be a recruiter.
• Be cautious of unsolicited WhatsApp, Facebook or other social-media messages asking for money or sensitive personal information.
• Only upload personal documents through a recruitment process you have verified as legitimate.
• If you are uncertain about an advertisement, check it against the official Momentum recruitment platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This learnership was checked against the official Momentum recruitment portal under reference number MMH260813-2.

The official listing confirms the Metropolitan Life cluster, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape location, temporary position type, Operations role family, 12-month programme duration, October 2026 start, Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification, applicant requirements, duties and competencies, and the closing date of 21 August 2026.

The official vacancy also confirms that the opportunity is not remote and specifically encourages people living with disabilities to apply.

The visible official advertisement does not state a stipend or remuneration amount or guarantee permanent employment after completion of the programme. These details have therefore not been assumed or added to this post.

Learn more about our verification process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official Momentum recruitment portal.

1. Open the official Metropolitan Life Learnership application page using the Apply Here button below.
2. Read the complete Learnership – King Williams Town advertisement.
3. Confirm that you meet the age, citizenship, unemployment and qualification requirements.
4. Create a candidate profile or sign in to your existing account if required.
5. Complete all required personal, contact, education and employment-information fields.
6. Upload your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the recruitment portal.
7. Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
8. Review your application carefully before submitting it.
9. Submit your application before the closing date.
10. Keep any application confirmation or reference information you receive after submitting.

Application Closing Date

Closing date: 21 August 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by 20 August 2026 or earlier where possible. The official vacancy provides a closing date but does not specify an exact closing time, so applying early may help avoid last-minute technical or connectivity problems.