The Amathuba Learnerships 2026 at Old Mutual offer young South Africans an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while completing an accredited Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification. The programme combines classroom-based learning with workplace exposure and is designed to provide participants with valuable skills for a career in financial services. The Amathuba Learnerships are available in Pinelands and Johannesburg and run for 12 months, starting on 1 October 2026. Participants will receive mentorship and practical exposure to financial products, legislation, business ethics and other areas of the financial services industry.
Position Details
- Programme: Amathuba Learnership Programme 2026
- Company: Old Mutual
- Requisition Number: JR-83364
- Qualification: Wealth Management NQF Level 4
- Programme Duration: 12 months
- Start Date: 1 October 2026
- Locations: Pinelands and Johannesburg
- Programme Type: Full-time Learnership
- Industry: Financial Services
- Qualification Status: Accredited and recognised by the relevant Financial Services Provider requirements
- Closing Date: 6 September 2026 at 23:59
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Amathuba Learnerships, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Be currently unemployed.
- Not be studying at the time of the programme.
- Have Grade 12 / Matric or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Have achieved at least 50% for English.
- Have achieved at least 50% for an official second South African language.
- Have achieved at least 50% for Pure Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
- Not have previously completed a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 learnership.
- Be available to start the programme on 1 October 2026.
- Be willing to participate in both classroom learning and workplace-based training.
Skills Required
Applicants interested in the Amathuba Learnerships should demonstrate:
- Effective communication skills.
- Customer-focused thinking.
- Accountability and ownership.
- Collaboration and teamwork.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Self-development and willingness to improve.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage complexity.
- Process optimisation awareness.
- Organisational awareness.
- Adaptability and a willingness to learn.
- Professional conduct.
- Interest in financial services and wealth management.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates participating in the Amathuba Learnerships will:
- Complete the Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Participate in classroom-based learning.
- Gain practical workplace experience.
- Complete required workplace logbook activities.
- Learn about financial products and services.
- Develop an understanding of relevant financial legislation.
- Learn about business ethics and professional conduct.
- Participate in mentorship and development activities.
- Apply theoretical knowledge within the workplace.
- Take part in relevant projects and learning activities.
- Participate in CSI and community-related projects where required.
- Build professional relationships with colleagues and mentors.
- Demonstrate accountability for assigned learning and workplace activities.
- Develop skills relevant to the financial services industry.
- Continuously improve personal and professional capabilities.
Why Apply
- Gain valuable workplace experience with Old Mutual.
- Complete a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Receive structured classroom and workplace learning.
- Gain exposure to financial products and services.
- Learn about financial legislation and business ethics.
- Receive mentorship and professional development support.
- Build practical skills for a career in financial services.
- Strengthen your CV with recognised workplace experience.
- Participate in community and CSI initiatives.
- Develop communication, collaboration and customer-focused skills.
- Gain exposure to the wealth management environment.
- Build a foundation for future career opportunities in financial services.
Important Notes
- The Amathuba Learnerships 2026 are offered as a 12-month programme.
- The programme starts on 1 October 2026.
- The closing date is 6 September 2026 at 23:59.
- The programme is available in Pinelands and Johannesburg.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Applicants must be unemployed and not studying.
- Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Applicants must meet the required language and Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy marks.
- Applicants must not have previously completed a Wealth Management NQF Level 4 learnership.
- Candidates should submit accurate and truthful information.
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a psychometric assessment, one-way video interview and further selection activities.
- Applicants should ensure that all required documents are submitted with their applications.
- Candidates who do not receive communication by the stated notification date may be considered unsuccessful.
- The Amathuba Learnerships are intended to provide structured learning and workplace exposure and should not be regarded as a guarantee of permanent employment.