Metropolitan Life has opened applications for a 12-month Learnership Programme aimed at unemployed young South Africans who are interested in building a career in the financial services and insurance industry.
The opportunity is designed to provide practical workplace experience while allowing successful learners to work towards a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification. The programme is expected to start in October 2026 and is suitable for applicants who have completed Grade 12 and meet the stated age and citizenship requirements.
Metropolitan Learnership 2026
Company: Metropolitan Life
Position: Learnership
Reference Number: MMH260813-2
Employment Type: Temporary
Programme Duration: 12 months
Start Date: October 2026
Location: King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Industry: Financial Services / Insurance
About the Metropolitan Learnership
Metropolitan is a well-established South African financial services brand with a long history of providing financial solutions to communities.
The learnership gives unemployed youth an opportunity to gain meaningful workplace exposure within the insurance industry. Learners will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while developing knowledge and skills that can support their future careers.
One of the key benefits of the programme is the opportunity to work towards a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification while gaining practical workplace experience.
This makes the opportunity particularly relevant to young people who are interested in insurance, financial services, sales, customer service and wealth management.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Must be a South African citizen by birth
- Must currently be unemployed
- Must belong to a previously disadvantaged group
- People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Applicants should carefully check that they meet all the requirements before submitting their applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful learners will be expected to complete both theoretical and practical learning activities during the programme.
Their responsibilities may include completing all required theoretical learning and ensuring that administrative and reporting duties are completed accurately and on time.
Learners may also be required to collate, compile and distribute documents according to the required standards and within specified deadlines.
Customer service will be an important part of the role. Learners will be expected to handle customer queries professionally, provide a positive client experience and work towards meeting or exceeding service level agreements.
Other duties may include screening and routing queries to the appropriate stakeholders and assisting with resolving customer enquiries.
Learners will also be expected to maintain appropriate office housekeeping standards and contribute positively to the workplace environment.
Skills and Competencies
Metropolitan is looking for applicants who can demonstrate strong workplace and communication skills.
Important competencies include:
- Attention to detail
- Good planning and time management
- Numerical reasoning ability
- Analytical skills
- Fluent verbal and written communication in English
- Good comprehension skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Relationship management
- Computer literacy
Candidates who are organised, willing to learn and comfortable communicating with customers and colleagues may be well suited to this opportunity.
Why Consider This Learnership?
For unemployed youth, gaining workplace experience can be an important step towards building a long-term career.
This Metropolitan Learnership provides exposure to the financial services and insurance environment while giving learners an opportunity to develop practical skills and work towards a recognised Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.
The combination of theoretical learning and workplace experience can help participants develop professional confidence and improve their future employment prospects.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Metropolitan Learnership is 21 August 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that all information provided is accurate and complete.
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