Momentum – Learnership Programme 2026

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

Successful learners will gain practical workplace experience within the insurance industry 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 and the official vacancy lists the position type as temporary. It should therefore not be confused with a permanent Metropolitan Life position.

The official advertisement does not state that successful completion of the programme will result in permanent employment. Applicants should therefore view the opportunity primarily as a chance to obtain a recognised qualification, workplace exposure and experience in the financial-services and insurance industry.

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 runs for 12 months and is scheduled to begin in October 2026. Learners will combine theoretical learning with 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 want to grow their careers in the insurance industry.

Main duties and responsibilities

Learners will be expected to participate in both the learning and workplace components of the programme. The official vacancy lists responsibilities that 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 the required standards and deadlines.
• Attending to queries professionally to help provide a positive client experience.
• Supporting the achievement of applicable client-service standards.
• Screening queries and routing them to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Assisting with the resolution of client queries.
• Maintaining the required office housekeeping standards.

Minimum requirements

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements stated in the official Metropolitan Life vacancy.

• 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 interested in developing skills and workplace experience within the insurance industry.

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

Previous work experience explained

The official advertisement does not specify previous work experience as an eligibility requirement. This is important for school leavers and unemployed young people who meet the programme requirements but have not yet had an opportunity to build extensive formal work experience.

If you do have previous part-time, temporary, volunteer or workplace experience involving customer service, sales, administration, data capturing, telephone enquiries or dealing with members of the public, it may still be useful to include this clearly on your CV.

What the Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification means

A key feature of this programme is that learners will have an opportunity to work towards a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification while gaining workplace experience.

The programme is therefore not simply short-term work experience. Learners will need to participate in the formal learning component and complete the theoretical, administrative and workplace requirements attached to the learnership.

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

Skills and competencies

Metropolitan Life lists the following competencies for the programme:

• 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 English comprehension.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relationship-management ability.
• Computer literacy.

Work arrangement

The official vacancy lists the location as Mthatha, Eastern Cape, and states that this is not a remote opportunity.

Applicants should therefore consider whether they will realistically be able to attend the programme in Mthatha for the duration of the learnership before applying.

The visible official advertisement does not provide specific daily working hours or a detailed working schedule.

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.
• You must be unemployed when applying.
• You must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• You must be a South African citizen by birth.
• You need Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• The programme includes both theoretical learning and workplace responsibilities.
• Learners will work towards a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.
• The opportunity is based in Mthatha and is not advertised as remote.
• The visible official vacancy does not state the stipend or remuneration.
• The advertisement does not promise permanent employment after completion of the learnership.

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.
• Accurate cellphone and email contact details.
• Correct education and qualification information.
• Any previous employment, volunteer, temporary or work-experience information that may support your application.
• Any supporting documents specifically requested by the Metropolitan recruitment portal.

Before submitting, check that your name, ID information, contact details, qualifications and any employment dates on your application are accurate and consistent with your supporting documents.

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

About Metropolitan Life

Metropolitan is a long-established African financial-services brand that provides financial wellness solutions designed to help individuals and families manage financial risks and build financial security. Its products and services include funeral insurance, health-related solutions, savings products, hospital cash-back cover, retirement solutions and life insurance. Metropolitan operates in South Africa and has a presence in several other African markets.

Official website: Visit the official Metropolitan website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply well before 21 August 2026 rather than waiting until the final day.
• Make your Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification easy to identify on your CV.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows your current employment status where appropriate.
• Highlight customer-service, sales or administrative experience if you have any.
• Include computer skills because computer literacy is one of the listed competencies.
• Check your spelling and grammar because the programme requires written English communication and attention to detail.
• Use a professional email address that you check regularly.
• Make sure your cellphone number is correct and active.
• Do not claim work experience or skills that you do not have.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying without first checking the age requirement.
• Applying if you are currently employed when the programme specifically requires unemployed applicants.
• Failing to clearly list your Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Uploading an outdated CV with an old cellphone number or email address.
• Leaving important sections of the online application incomplete.
• Providing qualification information that does not match your supporting documents.
• Ignoring requests for additional documents on the recruitment portal.
• Waiting until the final hours before the closing date to apply.
• Using unofficial social-media or third-party application links instead of Metropolitan’s official recruitment platform.

Scam warning: important

Only apply through the official Momentum Group / Metropolitan Life recruitment platform linked in this post. Metropolitan’s official vacancy also advises applicants to verify the legitimacy of advertisements through the company’s careers platform.

• Do not pay anyone to apply for this learnership.
• Do not pay an application, placement, interview or training fee.
• Never provide your banking PIN, online banking password or one-time PIN to a recruiter.
• Be cautious if someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another informal channel asking for money.
• Only upload personal documents through a recruitment platform or process that you have verified as legitimate.
• When in doubt, return to the official Metropolitan or Momentum Group careers platform and verify the vacancy yourself.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was checked against the official Momentum Group recruitment portal for reference number MMH260813-9.

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

The visible official listing does not state the stipend or remuneration amount, a specific daily working schedule, a posting date or any guarantee of permanent employment after the learnership. 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 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 – Mthatha vacancy information.
3. Confirm that you meet the age, citizenship, unemployment and qualification requirements.
4. Create a candidate profile or sign in to your existing profile if the recruitment portal asks you to do so.
5. Complete all required personal, contact, education and employment-information fields.
6. Upload your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the application system.
7. Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct.
8. Review your application carefully for incomplete or incorrect information.
9. Submit the application before the closing date.
10. Keep any application confirmation, reference information or email 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 reduces the risk of missing the opportunity because of technical or connectivity problems.