Momentum – Learnership Programme 2026 – Port Elizabeth

Metropolitan Life is inviting unemployed young South Africans in Port Elizabeth, 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 gaining exposure to 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 position.

The official advertisement does not state that successful completion of the programme will automatically lead to permanent employment. The primary benefits are the opportunity to obtain a recognised qualification, gain workplace experience and develop skills relevant to the insurance and financial-services industry.

At a glance

What this learnership is

The Metropolitan Life Learnership Programme has been created to provide unemployed youth with workplace experience within the insurance industry.

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

Metropolitan indicates that the opportunity is particularly relevant to applicants with an interest in sales and customer service who would like to develop their careers within the insurance industry.

Main duties and responsibilities

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

• Completing the required theoretical learning.
• Completing administrative and reporting duties associated with the programme within the required timeframes.
• Collating, compiling and distributing documents according to 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.
• Screening and routing queries to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Assisting with the resolution of client queries.
• Maintaining appropriate 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.
• Be able to participate in the programme in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.

Applicants living with disabilities: People living with disabilities are specifically encouraged to apply.

Previous work experience explained

The official vacancy does not specify previous work experience as a minimum requirement. This makes the learnership particularly relevant to unemployed young applicants who meet the education and eligibility requirements but have had limited opportunities to gain 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 help demonstrate relevant transferable skills.

What the Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification means

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

This means learners should be prepared to complete both the theoretical and practical components of the programme. The opportunity should not be viewed simply as temporary employment: formal learning and completion of programme requirements form an important part of the learnership.

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 Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. It also states that this is not a remote opportunity.

Applicants should therefore consider whether they will realistically be able to attend and participate in the programme in Port Elizabeth 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 expected to start in October 2026.
• Applicants must 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 opportunity is based in Port Elizabeth and is not remote.
• The official vacancy does not state a stipend or remuneration amount.
• Permanent employment after the programme is not guaranteed in the advertisement.

Application checklist

Before starting the online application, applicants should have their personal information and supporting documents ready.

• An updated CV.
• Your South African ID details and a copy of your ID if requested.
• 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 through 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 to individuals and families. Its product range includes 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 any customer-service, sales or administrative experience you may have.
• 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.
• 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 with incorrect contact information.
• 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 the application.
• Applying through unofficial third-party links rather than the official Momentum Group recruitment portal.

Scam warning: important

Metropolitan’s official vacancy advises applicants to verify the legitimacy of job advertisements through the company’s career page. Applicants should use the official Momentum Group recruitment platform linked below 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 social-media messages asking for money or sensitive information.
• Only upload personal documents through a recruitment process you have verified as legitimate.
• If you are unsure about an advertisement, check it against the official Momentum Group recruitment portal.

How this opportunity was verified

This learnership was checked against the official Momentum Group recruitment portal under reference number MMH260814-3.

The official listing confirms the Metropolitan Life cluster, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape location, temporary position type, Operations role family, 12-month duration, October 2026 programme 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 this is not a remote opportunity 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 Group recruitment portal.

1. Open the official Metropolitan Life Learnership application page using the Apply Here button below.
2. Read the complete Learnership – Port Elizabeth advertisement.
3. Confirm that you meet the age, citizenship, unemployment and education 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 the application before the closing date.
10. Keep any application confirmation or reference information you receive.

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.

Application Notes

• Reference number: MMH260814-3.
• This is a 12-month learnership starting in October 2026.
• The programme is based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
• Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Applicants must currently be unemployed.
• Applicants must be South African citizens by birth.
• Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification is required.
• People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• The opportunity is not remote.
• The official vacancy does not state a stipend or remuneration amount.
• The advertisement does not guarantee permanent employment after completion of the learnership.
• Apply only through the official Momentum Group recruitment portal.