Metropolitan Life is offering an exciting 12-month Learnership Programme for unemployed young people who are interested in building a career in the insurance and financial services industry. The opportunity is aimed at individuals who want to gain workplace experience, develop professional skills and work towards a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.
The learnership is available in the Eastern Cape and Gauteng, with opportunities in Port Elizabeth (PE), Mthatha, King William’s Town and Johannesburg. The programme is scheduled to start in October 2026, giving successful learners the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience while developing their knowledge of the financial services sector.
Metropolitan Learnership 2026
Company: Metropolitan Life
Position: Learnership
Programme Duration: 12 months
Start Date: October 2026
Locations: Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth (PE), Mthatha and King William’s Town, Eastern Cape
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Employment Type: Temporary / Learnership
Qualification: Wealth Management NQF Level 4
Metropolitan is one of South Africa’s established financial services brands, with a long history of providing financial solutions to communities. The company offers services including insurance, savings, retirement solutions, health-related financial products and other financial wellness solutions.
Who Can Apply?
The Metropolitan Learnership is aimed at unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 35 who are interested in gaining experience in insurance, sales and customer service.
To be considered, applicants must meet the following 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 currently unemployed
- Belong to a previously disadvantaged group
- People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Applicants should carefully check that they meet the requirements before submitting their applications.
What Does the Learnership Offer?
The programme is designed to provide unemployed youth with an opportunity to gain workplace experience within the insurance industry.
Successful learners will have the opportunity to complete theoretical learning while gaining practical exposure to the workplace. Learners will also work closely with experienced professionals and gain knowledge that can help them understand the financial services environment.
One of the key benefits of the programme is the opportunity to work towards a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.
This makes the opportunity particularly relevant to young people interested in insurance, financial services, sales, customer service and wealth management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Learners will be expected to complete theoretical learning and perform various administrative and customer service responsibilities.
Duties may include completing administrative and reporting requirements within the required timeframes. Learners may also be required to collate, compile and distribute documents according to the required standards.
Customer service will be an important part of the programme. Learners will attend to queries professionally, helping to provide a positive client experience and ensuring that service level agreements are met.
Other responsibilities may include screening and routing queries to the appropriate stakeholders and assisting with the resolution of client queries.
Learners will also be expected to maintain relevant office housekeeping standards and complete assigned duties responsibly.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should have good communication and organisational abilities. Metropolitan is looking for candidates who can demonstrate attention to detail, planning and time management skills.
Numerical reasoning and analytical skills are also important for the programme. Candidates should have fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and be able to understand and communicate information clearly.
Other important competencies include:
- Stakeholder engagement
- Relationship management
- Computer literacy
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Planning and organising
- Time management
- Numerical reasoning
- Analytical thinking
These skills can help learners adapt to the professional environment and make the most of their workplace experience.
Locations
The Metropolitan Learnership opportunity is available in Gauteng and Eastern Cape.
Applicants should take note of the listed locations:
📍Johannesburg
📍Port Elizabeth (PE)
📍 Mthatha
📍 King William’s Town
Candidates should ensure that they are comfortable with the location associated with the opportunity before applying.
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